Types of Networks Quiz - CBSE Class 10 ICT

Free practice quiz: Types of Networks (CBSE Class 10 ICT). 18 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 10 ICT practice quiz has 18 multiple-choice questions on Types of Networks, and 18 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 type of network is typically confined to a single building or site?

   1. LAN
   2. WAN
   3. MAN
   4. PAN
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   Answer: A. LAN

   LAN (Local Area Network) is limited to a small geographical area like a building.

2. A small network designed for communication between personal devices is known as?

   1. PAN
   2. LAN
   3. NAP
   4. WAN
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   Answer: A. PAN

   PAN (Personal Area Network) is ideal for personal device connectivity like phones and laptops.

3. Which type of network connects individual networks at different locations?

   1. WAN
   2. LAN
   3. MAN
   4. SAN
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   Answer: A. WAN

   WAN (Wide Area Network) connects networks across different geographic locations.

4. What are unique identifiers for devices on a network known as?

   1. IP Address
   2. Proxy Server
   3. Network Name
   4. Gateway
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   Answer: A. IP Address

   IP Addresses uniquely identify devices on a network for data routing.

5. If a home network uses both wireless devices and Ethernet cables, what kind of network topology might it be?

   1. Hybrid
   2. Star
   3. Mesh
   4. Bus
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   Answer: A. Hybrid

   Hybrid topology is used when combining wired and wireless elements in a network.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which type of network usually connects multiple buildings in a city?
2. Which network is best suited for connecting remote offices of a large corporation?
3. Which of the following is typically not a characteristic of LAN?
4. Which network is characterized by the largest geographical coverage?
5. What is an example of a MAN application?
6. What is a common technology used in LANs?
7. Which network type is optimized for data communication over varying distances?
8. If a company wants to set up an on-site network connecting several buildings in a 10km radius, which type should it use?
9. Which type of network would typically link university campuses across a city?
10. For connecting two or more LANs, which device is typically used?
11. Which network type uses datagram protocols to transmit data over IP?
12. What network design is beneficial for minimizing data collisions?
13. What protocol is considered the backbone for network communications in LAN?

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