Introduction to Computer Networks Additional Practice Test

12th Standard Computer Applications — Introduction to Computer Networks: Additional Online Practice Test

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Who co-designed the TCP/IP protocols and the Internet architecture alongside Vint Cerf?

A.Tim Berners-Lee B.Robert E. Kahn C.Paul V. Mockapetris D.Charles Babbage

In computer networks, what is a connected computer or device specifically referred to as?

A.Server B.Link C.Hub D.Node

What is the primary purpose of computer networks as defined in the textbook?

A.Creating web applications B.Designing hardware devices C.Sharing resources D.Programming computers

According to the evolution timeline of the Internet, in which year was ARPANET established?

A.1962 B.1965 C.1969 D.1972

Which of the following is defined in the textbook as a type of malware or computer worm that replicates on its own?

A.Hacker B.Virus C.Flame war D.Cloud storage

Which concept was conceived in the year 1945 according to the evolution of the Internet timeline?

A.Silicon chip B.Mosaic C.Memex D.Packet switching

What is the term used for the lengthy exchange of angry or abusive messages between users of an online forum?

A.Cyber war B.Flame wars C.Hacking D.Social application

According to the textbook's timeline, in which year was the World Wide Web (WWW) created?

A.1984 B.1989 C.1993 D.1995

Which of the following is an application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for accessing government services and standard transactions?

A.e-Banking B.e-Governance C.e-Readers D.e-Learning

Q10

In mobile networks, land areas are distributed as cells. Each cell is served by a base transceiver station or how many cell sites?

A.One B.Two C.Three D.Four

Q11

In the context of computer networks, what is a shared central computer where software and applications can be stored called?

A.Node B.Server C.Mobile station D.Client

Q12

What are the three common uses of computer networks identified in the textbook?

A.Hacking, Viruses, and Security B.Communication, Resource sharing, and Information sharing C.Social web, Mobile technology, and Cloud storage D.Browsing, e-Banking, and e-Governance

Q13

According to the evolution timeline in the textbook, in which year was the concept of the silicon chip developed?

A.1948 B.1958 C.1962 D.1964

Q14

To avoid duplicate registrations and maintain secrecy, what does a social network generally require from its users?

A.Membership fees B.Content contribution C.Frequent visits D.Registration of names and accounts

Q15

In a computer network, what represents the points where data originates and terminates?

A.Host and Gateway B.Source and destination C.Router and Switch D.Channel and Medium

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