Computer Science/IT MCQs
Topic Notes: Computer Science/IT
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
5891
What is a key difference between a LAN and a WAN?
Answer:
The geographical area they cover
The most significant difference between a LAN and a WAN is the geographical area they span. LANs are local, while WANs are widespread.
5892
A 100 Mbps internet connection refers to its:
Answer:
Bandwidth
"100 megabits per second" is a measure of the maximum data transfer rate, which is the bandwidth.
5893
A network connecting all the computers in a company's main office would be a:
Answer:
LAN
A network within a single office building is a classic example of a Local Area Network (LAN).
5894
Which network would be used to connect computers in different countries?
Answer:
WAN
A WAN is the only type of network that can connect computers across international borders.
5895
A web browser requesting a page from a web server is an example of:
Answer:
Client-server model
The web browser is the client, and the web server is the server that provides the requested webpage. This is a classic client-server interaction.
5896
What is a key feature of a MAN?
Answer:
It covers a geographic area larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN.
The defining characteristic of a MAN is its intermediate size, fitting between a LAN and a WAN.
5897
Which network type typically has lower latency?
Answer:
Wired network
Wired networks usually have lower latency (delay) because the signal travels through a physical cable, which is faster and more direct than radio waves.
5898
Which type of network spans a large geographical area, such as a country or continent?
Answer:
WAN
A Wide Area Network (WAN) is a network that covers a broad area, such as any network whose communications links cross metropolitan, regional, or national boundaries.
5899
Where is data typically stored in a client-server network?
Answer:
On a central server
A key feature of the client-server model is centralized data storage, which makes backups and security easier to manage.
5900
The term for the amount of data transferable over the Internet is:
Answer:
Bandwidth
Bandwidth is the measure of the maximum rate of data transfer across a given path.