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What is the primary purpose of a computer network?

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To facilitate communication and resource sharing between devices.

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True or False: A local area network (LAN) covers a small geographic area.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The _____ model describes the layers involved in network communication.

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OSI

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What does IP stand for?

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Internet Protocol

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Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for end-to-end communication?

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Transport layer

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a network device that forwards data packets between computer networks? A) Switch B) Router C) Hub D) Repeater

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B) Router

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What is the maximum length of a standard Ethernet cable?

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100 meters

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True or False: A switch operates at the network layer of the OSI model.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The _____ protocol is used for secure data transmission over the internet.

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SSL/TLS

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What is a subnet mask used for?

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To divide an IP address into a network and host portion.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following protocols is used for email transmission? A) HTTP B) FTP C) SMTP D) DNS

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C) SMTP

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What is the function of a firewall?

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To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules.

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True or False: IPv4 addresses are 128 bits long.

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False

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Fill in the blank: _____ is the protocol used to translate domain names into IP addresses.

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DNS

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What does DHCP stand for?

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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

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Multiple choice: Which network topology connects all devices to a central hub? A) Star B) Ring C) Bus D) Mesh

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A) Star

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What is the difference between TCP and UDP?

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TCP is connection-oriented and reliable, while UDP is connectionless and faster but less reliable.

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True or False: A VPN can provide secure access to a private network over the internet.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The _____ protocol is commonly used for transferring files over the internet.

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FTP

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What is the purpose of NAT in networking?

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To translate private IP addresses to a public IP address.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of network topology? A) Star B) Square C) Bus D) Ring

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B) Square

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What is the role of an access point in a wireless network?

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To allow wireless devices to connect to a wired network.

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True or False: The transport layer of the OSI model ensures data is delivered without errors.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The _____ layer is responsible for data representation and encryption.

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Presentation

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What is an IP address?
A unique identifier for a device on a network.
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a Class C IP address? A) 192.168.1.1 B) 172.16.0.1 C) 10.0.0.1 D) 255.255.255.0
A) 192.168.1.1
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What does the term 'latency' refer to in networking?
The delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction.
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True or False: A mesh topology provides redundancy and multiple paths for data.
True
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Fill in the blank: _____ is a protocol used to obtain the MAC address of a device from its IP address.
ARP
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What is the function of a proxy server?
To act as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers.
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Multiple choice: Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing? A) Application B) Network C) Data Link D) Physical
B) Network
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What is a broadcast domain?
A logical division of a computer network where any device can communicate directly with others in the same domain.
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True or False: The HTTP protocol is used for secure communications over the internet.
False
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Fill in the blank: The _____ protocol is used for remote login to another computer.
SSH
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What does the term 'bandwidth' refer to in networking?
The maximum rate of data transfer across a network.
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common wireless networking standard? A) 802.3 B) 802.11 C) 802.15 D) 802.16
B) 802.11
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What is the purpose of a network topology diagram?
To visually represent the arrangement of different elements in a network.
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True or False: A collision domain refers to a network segment where packet collisions can occur.
True
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Fill in the blank: A _____ is a device that connects multiple networks and forwards packets between them.
Router
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What is the primary function of the data link layer?
To provide node-to-node data transfer and handle error correction from the physical layer.
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT an Internet Protocol? A) IPv4 B) IPv6 C) ICMP D) HTTP
D) HTTP
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What is the significance of the MAC address?
It is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications on the physical network segment.
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True or False: The application layer is the highest layer in the OSI model.
True
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Fill in the blank: The _____ protocol is used for transferring files securely over the internet.
SFTP
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What is the role of the network layer in the OSI model?
To route packets across different networks.
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Multiple choice: Which device is used to connect two or more different networks? A) Hub B) Switch C) Router D) Bridge
C) Router
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What does the term 'throughput' refer to in networking?
The actual rate at which data is successfully transmitted over a network.
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True or False: A VLAN allows for the segmentation of a physical network into multiple logical networks.
True
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Fill in the blank: The _____ protocol is used for resolving hostnames to IP addresses.
DNS
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What is the purpose of a network switch?
To connect devices within a LAN and filter traffic based on MAC addresses.
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common method for connecting to the internet? A) DSL B) FTP C) SSH D) SNMP
A) DSL
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What does the acronym VPN stand for?
Virtual Private Network
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True or False: The physical layer of the OSI model deals with the transmission of raw bit streams over a physical medium.
True
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Fill in the blank: _____ is a method of controlling access to a network by validating user credentials.
Authentication
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What is the role of the presentation layer in the OSI model?
To translate and format data for the application layer.
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of UDP? A) Reliable B) Connection-oriented C) Faster than TCP D) Guarantees delivery
C) Faster than TCP
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What is the primary advantage of using fiber optic cables over copper cables?
Higher bandwidth and longer distance without signal loss.
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True or False: A server is a computer that provides resources or services to other computers on a network.
True
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is a unique identifier for a network interface card (NIC).
MAC address
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What is the function of a repeater in networking?
To regenerate and amplify signals in a network to extend the transmission distance.
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Multiple choice: Which protocol is used for secure web browsing? A) FTP B) HTTP C) HTTPS D) SNMP
C) HTTPS
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What does the acronym LAN stand for?
Local Area Network
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True or False: A hub operates at the network layer of the OSI model.
False
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the main component of a network that provides the necessary routing functions.
Router
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What is the purpose of a load balancer in a network?
To distribute network or application traffic across multiple servers.
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Multiple choice: Which of the following defines the maximum transmission unit (MTU)? A) The largest packet size that can be sent over a network B) The smallest packet size C) The average packet size D) The total number of packets
A) The largest packet size that can be sent over a network
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What is the significance of Quality of Service (QoS) in networking?
To manage bandwidth and ensure the performance of critical applications.
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True or False: The term 'ping' is used to test the reachability of a host on an IP network.
True
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Fill in the blank: The _____ protocol is used for network management and monitoring.
SNMP
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What does the acronym WAN stand for?
Wide Area Network
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Multiple choice: What is the purpose of a DNS server? A) To route traffic B) To resolve domain names to IP addresses C) To manage email D) To provide security
B) To resolve domain names to IP addresses
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What is the role of the application layer in the OSI model?
To provide network services to end-user applications.
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True or False: A proxy server can cache web pages to improve load times.
True
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Fill in the blank: A _____ is a network configuration that allows devices to communicate directly with each other.
Peer-to-peer network
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What is the difference between a public IP address and a private IP address?
A public IP address is routable on the internet, while a private IP address is used within a local network.
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Multiple choice: Which of the following best describes a VPN? A) A type of network topology B) A secure connection over the internet C) A hardware device D) A protocol
B) A secure connection over the internet
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What is the purpose of a DHCP server?
To assign IP addresses dynamically to devices on a network.
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True or False: The data link layer is responsible for error detection and correction.
True
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is a standard for wireless communication in local area networks.
IEEE 802.11
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What is the primary function of a network interface card (NIC)?
To connect a computer to a network.
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common type of network cable? A) HDMI B) USB C) Ethernet D) VGA
C) Ethernet
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What does the acronym SSL stand for?
Secure Sockets Layer
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True or False: A ring topology connects all devices in a closed loop.
True
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the part of a computer that processes data and executes instructions.
CPU
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What is the role of an intrusion detection system (IDS)?
To monitor network traffic for suspicious activity and potential threats.
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Multiple choice: Which protocol is used for sending and receiving instant messages? A) SMTP B) FTP C) XMPP D) SNMP
C) XMPP
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What does the acronym BGP stand for?
Border Gateway Protocol
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True or False: A network bridge connects two or more network segments and filters traffic.
True
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is a system that assigns domain names to IP addresses.
Domain Name System (DNS)

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