Explore topic-wise MCQs in Computer Science.

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401.

A devices that links two homogeneous packet-broadcast local networks, is

A. gateway
B. repeater
C. bridge
D. hub
Answer» D. hub
402.

Which of the following device is used to connect two systems, especially if the systems use different protocols?

A. hub
B. bridge
C. gateway
D. repeater
Answer» D. repeater
403.

How many bits internet address is assigned to each host on a TCP/IP internet which is used in all communications with the host?

A. 16 - bits
B. 32 - bits
C. 48 - bits
D. 64 - bits
Answer» C. 48 - bits
404.

Modem is used in data transmission. When was it invented and in which country?

A. 1963, USA
B. 1965, Germany
C. 1950, USA
D. 1950, Japan
Answer» D. 1950, Japan
405.

Which of the following condition is used to transmit two packets over a medium at the same time?

A. Contention
B. Collision
C. Synchronous
D. Asynchronous
Answer» C. Synchronous
406.

Contention is

A. One or more conductors that serve as a common connection for a related group of devices
B. a continuous frequency capable of being modulated or impressed with a second signal
C. the condition when two or more stations attempt to use the same channel at the same time
D. a collection of interconnected functional units that provides a data communications service among stations attached to the network
Answer» D. a collection of interconnected functional units that provides a data communications service among stations attached to the network
407.

In a synchronous modem, the receive equalizer is known as

A. adaptive equalizer
B. impairment equalizer
C. statistical equalizer
D. compromise equalizer
Answer» B. impairment equalizer
408.

What is the port number for NNTP?

A. 119
B. 80
C. 79
D. 70
Answer» B. 80
409.

The geostationary satellite used for communication systems

A. rotates with the earth
B. remains stationary relative to the earth
C. is positioned over equator
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
410.

Most networks are connected to other local area or wide area networks. Select the best fit for answer:

A. Internet works
B. The Internet
C. Internet revolution
D. Internet technologies
Answer» B. The Internet
411.

The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)

A. allows gateways to send error a control messages to other gateways or hosts
B. provides communication between the Internet Protocol Software on one machine and the Internet Protocol Software on another
C. reports error conditions to the original source, the source must relate errors to individual application programs and take action to correct the problem
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
412.

A station in a network forwards incoming packets by placing them on its shortest output queue. What routing algorithm is being used?

A. hot potato routing
B. flooding
C. static routing
D. delta routing
Answer» B. flooding
413.

Which of the following refers to the terms "residual error rate"?

A. the number of bit errors per twenty four hours of continuous operation on an asynchronous line
B. The probability that one or more errors will be undetected when an error detection scheme is used
C. the probability that one or more errors will be detected when an error detection mechanism is used
D. signal to noise ratio divided by the ratio of energy per bit to noise per hertz
Answer» C. the probability that one or more errors will be detected when an error detection mechanism is used
414.

Carrier is

A. One or more conductors that serve as a common connection for a related group of devices
B. a continuous frequency capable of being modulated or impressed with a second signal
C. the condition when two or more sections attempt to use the same channel at the same time
D. a collection of interconnected functional units that provides a data communications service among stations attached to the network
Answer» C. the condition when two or more sections attempt to use the same channel at the same time
415.

How many digits of the DNIC (Data Network Identification Code) identify the country?

A. first three
B. first four
C. first five
D. first six
Answer» B. first four