Very Short Answer Questions
Networking and Telecommunication
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN ONE SENTENCE
1. Define the term communication.
Communication is the process of transferring
information from one place, person or group to another place or person.
2. What is tele-communication?
Telecommunication is the process of transmitting
information over a long distance using technology such as telephone lines.
3. Write any two forms of communication.
Written communication and visual communication
are two forms of communication.
4. What is data communication?
Data communications refers to the transmission of
digital data between two or more computing devices.
5. Write any two examples of data communication.
VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) and Instant
chatting are two examples of data communication.
6. What is simplex mode of communication?
Simplex is one way communication mode in which
data is transmitted in only one direction.
7. Write two examples of duplex communication
mode.
Internet and telephone are two examples of duplex
communication mode.
8. What is network protocol?
Network Protocol is a set of rules and procedures
that governs the exchange of information in an easy, reliable and secure way in
networking system.
9. Write any two types of network protocol.
Transmission Control Protocol and Post Office
Protocol are two types of network protocols.
10. What is data transmission mode?
Data Transmission mode is the direction of the
flow of information between two communication devices.
Microwave and bluetooth are two forms of unguided
transmission media.
12. What is wi-fi technology?
Wi-Fi technology is a wireless technology that
allows digital devices access to the
internet without the use of cables.
13. What type of device is Network Interface Card
(NIC)?
A network interface card is a circuit board that
functions to enable network connections for devices like computers and network.
14. What is network topology?
The interconnection pattern or physical layout of
computers is called network topology.
15. What is Li-Fi technology?
Li-Fi is a high speed, bidirectional fully
networked wireless communication technology of data using light.
16. What is meant by network architecture?
Network architecture is the design and behavior
of different network devices in order to make effective communication.
17. Which protocol is used in mesh topology?
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is
used in mesh topology.
18. Write the function of switch in computer
network.
The function of switch is to filter and forward
network packets from one networking device to another.
19. Which type of network is suitable in your
school?
Local Area Network is suitable type of network in
our school.
20. In which type of network architecture, has
higher data security?
There is higher data security in client server
network architecture.
21. Write two examples of network operating
system.
Windows NT and Novel Netware are two examples of
network operating system.
22. Which network topology places hub at the
center?
The star network topology places hub at the
center.
23. Which is the largest network in the world?
Internet is the largest network in the world.
24. Which type of network uses both guided and unguided transmission media?
Metropolitan Area Network uses both guided and
unguided transmission media.
25. In which type of transmission media, data
travels at the speed of light?
In Optical Fiber Cable, the data travels at the
speed of light.
26. Which topology makes point-to-point
connection forming a circular loop?
The ring network topology makes point-to-point
connection forming a circular loop.
27. How many layers does, the OSI reference model
of computer network consist of?
The OSI reference model of computer network
consists of seven different layers.
28. Which was the first network based on TCP/IP
protocol?
ARPANET was the first network based on TCP/IP
protocol.
29. In which unit, the data transfer rate in LAN
is measured?
The data transfer rate in LAN is measured in Bits
Per Second (BPS).
30. What is device driver?
A device driver is a small piece of software that
tells the operating system and other software how to communicate with a piece
of hardware.
31. What is communication process?
The communication process refers to a series of
actions or steps taken in order to successfully communicate from sender to
receiver.
32. What is an IP address?
An IP address is a numerical label assigned to
each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for
communication.
33. Define bandwidth.
Bandwidth refers to the maximum amount of data
that can be transmitted over a network in a given amount of time.
34. What does LAN stand for?
LAN stands for Local Area Network, which is a
network that covers a small geographic area, such as a home, office, or
building.
35. Explain the purpose of a firewall.
A firewall is a network security device or
software that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based
on predetermined security rules.
36. What is the role of a modem?
A modem is a device that modulates and
demodulates signals to enable communication between a computer and the Internet
service provider over a telephone or cable line.
37. What is a MAC address?
A MAC address (Media Access Control address) is a
unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications on a
network segment.