Network Types and Network Devices Quiz - CBSE Class 11 ICT

Free practice quiz: Network Types and Network Devices (CBSE Class 11 ICT). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 11 ICT practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Network Types and Network Devices, 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. Which network type typically covers the smallest geographical area?

   1. WAN
   2. MAN
   3. LAN
   4. Internet
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   Answer: C. LAN

   LANs (Local Area Networks) are confined to a small area, like a home, office, or school.

2. What is the role of a modem in a network?

   1. To connect two LANs
   2. To connect a computer to a LAN
   3. To connect a computer to the internet via a phone line or cable
   4. To amplify network signals
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   Answer: C. To connect a computer to the internet via a phone line or cable

   Modems modulate and demodulate signals to transmit data over telephone lines or cable.

3. What is the purpose of a network gateway?

   1. To connect two networks with different protocols
   2. To connect two networks with the same protocol
   3. To act as a firewall
   4. To act as a DHCP server
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   Answer: A. To connect two networks with different protocols

   Gateways translate data between networks using different protocols.

4. Explain the concept of Network Address Translation (NAT).

   1. Translating MAC addresses to IP addresses
   2. Translating IP addresses to MAC addresses
   3. Translating private IP addresses to public IP addresses
   4. Translating domain names to IP addresses
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   Answer: C. Translating private IP addresses to public IP addresses

   NAT conserves public IP addresses by mapping multiple private addresses to a single public address.

5. Discuss the different types of network topologies and their advantages and disadvantages.

   1. Only star topology is used in networks
   2. All topologies are equally efficient
   3. Different topologies have different advantages and disadvantages depending on the specific needs of the network
   4. Only bus topology is used in networks
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   Answer: C. Different topologies have different advantages and disadvantages depending on the specific needs of the network

   Star, bus, ring, mesh, and tree topologies each offer different scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What does WAN stand for in networking?
2. A device that connects two or more networks is called a:
3. Which device operates at the physical layer of the OSI model?
4. Which network topology is most vulnerable to a single point of failure?
5. What is a network bridge used for?
6. Explain the difference between a switch and a hub.
7. What is a VPN and what is its primary function?
8. Describe the function of a Network Interface Card (NIC).
9. What is a packet sniffer and how is it used?
10. What is a subnet mask and what is its purpose?
11. Compare and contrast client-server and peer-to-peer networks.
12. Explain the concept of IP addressing and its significance in networking.
13. Describe the various layers of the OSI model and the functions of each layer. Explain how data flows through these layers.
14. Analyze the security implications of different network topologies and the measures that can be implemented to mitigate security risks.
15. Compare and contrast various network security protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, HTTPS) and their roles in ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

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