Introduction to Networking Quiz - CBSE Class 10 Computer Science

Free practice quiz: Introduction to Networking (CBSE Class 10 Computer Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 10 Computer Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Introduction to Networking, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is a computer network?

   1. A way to transfer ownership of computers
   2. A connection between computers and devices to share data
   3. A network of cables connecting remote areas
   4. A solar-powered data sharing technology
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   Answer: B. A connection between computers and devices to share data

   A computer network is a set of computers and devices connected to share resources and information.

2. Which protocol helps to send emails over the internet?

   1. HTTP
   2. SMTP
   3. FTP
   4. POP3
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   Answer: B. SMTP

   SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used to send emails between servers on the internet.

3. What does DNS stand for?

   1. Digital Network System
   2. Domain Name System
   3. Distributed Name Server
   4. Dynamic Network Service
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   Answer: B. Domain Name System

   DNS stands for Domain Name System; it translates domain names to IP addresses.

4. What does 'SSID' refer to in wireless networking?

   1. Secure Set Identifier
   2. Service Set Identifier
   3. System Set Identifier
   4. Standardized Secure Internet
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   Answer: B. Service Set Identifier

   SSID stands for Service Set Identifier, which is the name of a wireless local area network (WLAN).

5. Which of the following is NOT a networking protocol?

   1. UDP
   2. IP
   3. HTML
   4. TCP
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   Answer: C. HTML

   HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is used for designing web pages; it is not a networking protocol like UDP, IP, or TCP.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which device is used to connect a computer to a network?
2. Which medium is NOT commonly used for network communication?
3. What is the primary difference between LAN and WAN?
4. What does 'IP' stand for in networking?
5. What topology connects each device to a single central cable?
6. Which device forwards data packets between computer networks?
7. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for data formatting?
8. What is the purpose of the Transport Layer in networking?
9. Which technology captures packets for network troubleshooting?
10. Which IP address version offers a larger address space?
11. What method assigns IP addresses automatically in networks?
12. Which protocol divides messages into packets at sender's side?
13. What is the primary advantage of a mesh network topology?
14. What is the primary use of VPN in networking?
15. Which of the following is a disadvantage of a ring network topology?

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