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
5961
Which type of network is generally more secure?
Answer:
Wired network
Wired networks are inherently more secure because they require a physical connection, making it harder for unauthorized users to access the network.
5962
What is a "dead spot" in a wireless network?
Answer:
An area where the Wi-Fi signal is weak or non-existent
Dead spots are areas where the wireless signal is blocked or too far from the access point to provide a stable connection.
5963
A cable TV network is an example of a:
Answer:
MAN
Cable TV networks often span an entire city, providing service to many homes and businesses, which fits the description of a MAN.
5964
If your internet connection is slow, what is the first thing you should check?
Answer:
Both bandwidth and latency using a speed test
A speed test will give you a good idea of your current throughput (download/upload speeds) and latency (ping), which are the two main indicators of connection performance.
5965
Which network type is common for international organizations?
Answer:
WAN
Wide Area Networks (WANs) span large geographic distances, connecting networks across cities, countries, or continents.
5966
Which of the following is not categorized as an internetwork?
Answer:
All are internetworks
LAN, MAN, and WAN are all types of internetworks connecting multiple networks.
5967
Which type of network requires a wireless access point (WAP)?
Answer:
Wireless network
A wireless access point is the device that broadcasts the Wi-Fi signal, allowing wireless devices to connect to the network.
5968
A wired connection is also known as an:
Answer:
Ethernet connection
Ethernet is the standard for wired connections.
5969
In which model does the performance of the network depend on the number of peers online?
Answer:
Peer-to-peer model
In many P2P systems like BitTorrent, the more peers that are sharing a file, the faster the download speeds are for everyone.
5970
A device that connects two or more network segments and forwards packets between them is a:
Answer:
Router
This is the definition of a router.