πŸ“Š Computer Networking
Q. Which topology has a central hub or switch that connects all devices?
  • (A) Bus
  • (B) Ring
  • (C) Star
  • (D) Mesh
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βœ… Correct Answer: (C) Star

Explanation: In a star topology, all devices connect to a central hub or switch. Bus uses a single backbone cable, Ring connects in a loop, and Mesh connects devices directly.

πŸ“Š Computer Networking
Q. Which protocol is used for secure web communication?
  • (A) HTTP
  • (B) HTTPS
  • (C) FTP
  • (D) Telnet
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βœ… Correct Answer: (B) HTTPS

Explanation: HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) uses SSL/TLS for secure communication. HTTP is not secure, FTP is for file transfer, and Telnet is insecure remote login.

πŸ“Š Computer Networking
Q. What does DNS stand for?
  • (A) Domain Network Service
  • (B) Domain Name System
  • (C) Data Numbering Service
  • (D) Distributed Network System
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βœ… Correct Answer: (B) Domain Name System

Explanation: DNS stands for Domain Name System, which resolves domain names into IP addresses.

πŸ“Š Computer Networking
Q. Which layer of the OSI model deals with IP addressing?
  • (A) Data Link Layer
  • (B) Transport Layer
  • (C) Network Layer
  • (D) Physical Layer
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βœ… Correct Answer: (C) Network Layer

Explanation: The Network Layer handles logical addressing (IP) and routing. The Data Link Layer uses MAC addresses.

πŸ“Š Computer Networking
Q. Which device operates at the Data Link Layer of OSI?
  • (A) Switch
  • (B) Router
  • (C) Hub
  • (D) Gateway
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βœ… Correct Answer: (A) Switch

Explanation: A switch works at the Data Link Layer (Layer 2) using MAC addresses. Routers operate at Layer 3, hubs at Layer 1, and gateways at multiple layers.

πŸ“Š Computer Networking
Q. Which IP address class provides the most hosts?
  • (A) Class A
  • (B) Class B
  • (C) Class C
  • (D) Class D
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βœ… Correct Answer: (A) Class A

Explanation: Class A networks have the largest number of hosts due to their 24-bit host portion. Class B and C provide fewer hosts. Class D is for multicast.

πŸ“Š Computer Networking
Q. What is the default subnet mask of a Class C IP address?
  • (A) 255.0.0.0
  • (B) 255.255.0.0
  • (C) 255.255.255.0
  • (D) 255.255.255.255
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βœ… Correct Answer: (C) 255.255.255.0

Explanation: Class C addresses use 255.255.255.0 as the default subnet mask, allowing 254 usable hosts.

πŸ“Š Computer Networking
Q. Which protocol translates private IPs to public IPs?
  • (A) DNS
  • (B) NAT
  • (C) DHCP
  • (D) ICMP
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βœ… Correct Answer: (B) NAT

Explanation: NAT (Network Address Translation) converts private IP addresses to public ones. DNS resolves names, DHCP assigns IPs, and ICMP is for error messaging.

πŸ“Š Computer Networking
Q. Which command is used to check connectivity between two devices?
  • (A) ping
  • (B) tracert
  • (C) netstat
  • (D) ipconfig
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (A) ping

Explanation: The ping command checks connectivity using ICMP packets. tracert shows route, netstat shows active connections, ipconfig displays IP info.

πŸ“Š Computer Networking
Q. Which protocol is connection-oriented?
  • (A) UDP
  • (B) TCP
  • (C) IP
  • (D) ICMP
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βœ… Correct Answer: (B) TCP

Explanation: TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is connection-oriented, ensuring reliable data transfer. UDP is connectionless, IP is a routing protocol, and ICMP is used for error reporting.