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COMPUTER NETWORK(Mcq unit-II)

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COMPUTER NETWORK(Mcq unit-II)

The document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to computer networks, focusing on topics such as digital and analog signals, transmission media, multiplexing techniques, and network switching methods. Each question is accompanied by the correct answer, providing insights into key concepts in networking. The content is structured to aid in understanding the characteristics and advantages of various networking components and technologies.

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COMPUTER NETWORK

MCQ for Unit - II

1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a digital signal?


a) Discrete values
b) Continuous amplitude
c) Quantized levels
d) Binary representation

Answer : (b)

2. What is the primary cause of signal attenuation in transmission media?


a) Signal regeneration
b) Signal amplification
c) Resistance and impedance
d) Multiplexing

Answer : (c)

3. What is the main advantage of digital signals over analog signals?


a) Easier amplification
b) Higher bandwidth
c) Less susceptible to noise
d) Simpler modulation

Answer : (c)

4. Which impairment causes a change in the signal's shape during


transmission?
a) Attenuation
b) Delay distortion
c) Noise
d) Jitter

Answer : (b)

5. What metric is commonly used to assess the quality of a communication


channel?
a) Bandwidth
b) Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
c) Latency
d) Throughput

Answer : (b)

6. What technique combines multiple signals onto a single transmission


medium?
a) Modulation
b) Demodulation
c) Multiplexing
d) Switching

Answer : (c)

7. Which type of multiplexing assigns each signal a unique time slot?


a) Frequency-division multiplexing (FDM)
b) Time-division multiplexing (TDM)
c) Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)
d) Code-division multiplexing (CDM)

Answer : (b)

8. Which of the following is an example of guided transmission media?


a) Free space
b) Fiber optic cable
c) Radio waves
d) Satellites

Answer : (b)

9. Which of the following is an example of unguided transmission media?


a) Coaxial cable
b) Twisted-pair cable
c) Microwave links
d) Optical fibers

Answer : (c)

10. What is a major advantage of fiber optic cable over copper wire?
a) Lower cost
b) Higher attenuation
c) Greater bandwidth
d) Easier installation

Answer : (c)

11. In circuit switching, a dedicated path is established between two


communicating devices. What is the main disadvantage of this approach?
a) Low bandwidth
b) High latency
c) Inefficient use of resources if idle
d) Susceptibility to noise

Answer : (c)
12. Which switching technique uses packets that are independently routed?
a) Circuit switching
b) Datagram switching
c) Virtual circuit switching
d) Message switching

Answer : (b)

13. In datagram networks, what happens if a packet is lost?


a) The entire message is retransmitted.
b) The connection is terminated.
c) The lost packet is simply ignored.
d) The sender is notified, and retransmission is initiated (depending on
protocol).

Answer : (d)

14. Virtual circuit networks offer a compromise between circuit switching and
datagram switching. What is a key characteristic of virtual circuits?
a) No path setup is required.
b) Packets follow a predetermined path.
c) Packets are independently routed.
d) Bandwidth is dynamically allocated.

Answer : (b)

15. Which type of network is most suitable for real-time applications requiring
low latency?
a) Datagram network
b) Virtual circuit network
c) Circuit-switched network
d) Packet-switched network

Answer : (c)

16. What is the primary function of a multiplexer?


a) To amplify signals
b) To combine multiple signals
c) To switch signals
d) To modulate signals

Answer : (b)

17. What is the primary function of a demultiplexer?


a) To amplify signals
b) To combine multiple signals
c) To separate multiple signals
d) To modulate signals
Answer : (c)

18. What is jitter in the context of digital signal transmission?


a) Attenuation of the signal
b) Variation in signal amplitude
c) Irregular variations in arrival times of packets
d) Signal distortion

Answer : (c)

19. Which of the following is NOT a type of multiplexing?


a) FDM
b) TDM
c) WDM
d) SDM (Space Division Multiplexing)

Answer : (d)

20. What is the main difference between guided and unguided media?
a) Signal strength
b) Frequency range
c) Physical structure
d) Bandwidth capacity

Answer : (c)

21. Which transmission medium offers the highest bandwidth?


a) Twisted-pair cable
b) Coaxial cable
c) Fiber optic cable
d) Microwave links

Answer : (c)

22. What is the purpose of signal regeneration in long-distance transmission?


a) To amplify the signal
b) To reshape the signal
c) To filter out noise
d) To modulate the signal

Answer : (b)

23. What is a major drawback of using radio waves for communication?


a) High cost
b) Susceptibility to interference
c) Limited bandwidth
d) Difficult installation

Answer : (b)
24. Which switching method offers the best bandwidth efficiency for bursty
traffic?
a) Circuit switching
b) Datagram switching
c) Virtual circuit switching
d) Message switching

Answer : (b)

25. What is a potential problem with datagram switching?


a) High latency
b) Packet loss
c) Inefficient use of bandwidth
d) Complex setup

Answer : (b)

26. In a virtual circuit network, what is the role of the virtual circuit identifier
(VCI)?
a) To identify the sender
b) To identify the receiver
c) To identify the path
d) To identify the protocol

Answer : (c)

27. What is a major advantage of using satellites for communication?


a) Low cost
b) Wide area coverage
c) High security
d) Low latency

Answer : (b)

28. What type of network is the internet primarily based on?


a) Circuit-switched
b) Datagram
c) Virtual circuit
d) Hybrid

Answer : (b)

29. Which factor significantly impacts the performance of a communication


system?
a) Only the transmission medium
b) Only the signal strength
c) Only the protocol used
d) A combination of factors including transmission medium, signal strength,
and protocol
Answer : (d)

30. What is the primary goal of error detection and correction techniques in
data transmission?
a) To increase bandwidth
b) To reduce latency
c) To ensure data integrity
d) To improve signal amplification

Answer : (c)

31. Which of the following is NOT a type of switching network?


a) Circuit switched network
b) Packet switched network
c) Datagram network
d) Virtual circuit network

Answer : (b)

32. Transmission impairments in digital signal transmission can lead to:


a) Increased bandwidth
b) Improved signal quality
c) Data loss or corruption
d) Reduced latency

Answer : (c)

33. What is the primary advantage of multiplexing?


a) Decreasing bandwidth usage
b) Increasing signal strength
c) Sharing a single communication channel
d) Improving signal-to-noise ratio

Answer : (c)

34. Fiber optic cables are an example of which type of media?


a) Unguided media
b) Guided media
c) Wireless media
d) Broadcast media

Answer : (b)

35. In a circuit-switched network, a dedicated path is established:


a) Only after data transmission begins
b) Before data transmission begins
c) Randomly during data transmission
d) Only when needed during data transmission

Answer : (b)
36. Which type of network uses packets that are independently routed?
a) Virtual circuit network
b) Circuit-switched network
c) Datagram network
d) Multiplexed network

Answer : (c)

37. Radio waves are an example of:


a) Guided media
b) Unguided media
c) Multiplexed media
d) Digital media

Answer : (b)

38. What is a major difference between analog and digital signals?


a) Analog signals are continuous, digital signals are discrete.
b) Analog signals are faster, digital signals are slower.
c) Analog signals are more reliable, digital signals are less reliable.
d) Analog signals use less bandwidth, digital signals use more bandwidth.

Answer : (a)

39. Performance in a network is often measured by:


a) Only signal strength
b) Only latency
c) Bandwidth, latency, and error rate
d) Only the type of switching used

Answer : (c)

40. In a virtual circuit network, a path is established:


a) Only when a packet is sent.
b) Before data transmission begins, but it's not dedicated like circuit switching.
c) Randomly throughout the transmission.
d) Only for specific types of data.

Answer : (b)

41. Attenuation is a form of:


a) Signal enhancement
b) Transmission impairment
c) Multiplexing technique
d) Switching method

Answer : (b)

42. Which of the following is a benefit of using guided media?


a) Higher susceptibility to interference
b) Lower cost of installation
c) Greater security and less interference
d) Wider coverage area

Answer : (c)

43. Noise is a major cause of:


a) Improved signal quality
b) Transmission impairments
c) Increased bandwidth
d) Efficient multiplexing

Answer : (b)

44. What is Time Division Multiplexing (TDM)?


a) A method for combining multiple signals in frequency
b) A method for combining multiple signals in time
c) A type of guided media
d) A type of switching network

Answer : (b)

45. Which network offers the least overhead?


a) Virtual circuit network
b) Datagram network
c) Circuit-switched network
d) They all have similar overhead.

Answer : (c)

46. Twisted-pair cables are an example of:


a) Unguided media
b) Guided media
c) Wireless media
d) Satellite communication

Answer : (b)

47. Digital signals are:


a) Continuous
b) Discrete
c) Analogous
d) Unpredictable

Answer : (b)

48. What is a major drawback of circuit-switched networks?


a) High bandwidth efficiency
b) Low latency
c) Inefficient use of bandwidth when idle
d) High security

Answer : (c)

49. Which of the following is a characteristic of datagram networks?


a) Dedicated path for each transmission
b) Each packet is routed independently
c) Connection-oriented communication
d) Guaranteed delivery order

Answer : (b)

50. Which media is most susceptible to interference?


a) Fiber optic cable
b) Coaxial cable
c) Twisted-pair cable
d) Unguided media (e.g., radio waves)

Answer : (d)

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