Basic Computer Networks Questions and Answers
Basic Computer Networks questions with answers help learners understand key networking concepts essential for IT and engineering students. This topic covers OSI layers, TCP/IP model, IP addressing, routing, and network devices like switches and routers. These technical interview questions and answers are commonly asked in campus placements and certification exams by companies such as Cisco, TCS, and Infosys. By practicing networking MCQs and interview-based questions, students can strengthen their fundamentals and perform better in both theoretical and practical assessments related to computer networks.
Basic Computer Networks
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131. 100 Base-X differs from 100 Base-T 4 in which of the following ?
- data transmission rate
- topology
- the frame format
- the number of cables between the station and the hub
132. The station-to-hub distance in which it is 2000 meters
- 100 Base-TX
- 100 Base-FX
- 100 Base-T4
- 100 Base-T1
133. Ether LAN uses
- polar encoding
- differential manchester encoding
- manchester encoding
- NRZ
134. Which one of the following are regarded as WAN protocols ?
- frame replay
- slip
- IEEE 802.6
- X.25
135. Which of the following two networks can use possible hubs ?
- ethernet
- arcnet
- token ring
- all of the above
136. Which houses the switches in Token Ring?
- NIC
- MAU
- nine-pin connector
- transceiver
137. IEEE Project802 divides the data link layer into which upper sublayer and which lower sublayer ?
- LLC, MAC
- MAC, LLC
- PDU, HDLC
- HDLC, PDU
138. The collision domain can be compared to which distance data travels between two stations ?
- minimum
- maximum
- virtual
- a and b
139. The collision domain of tranditional Ethernet is how many meters; the collision domain of Fast Ethernet is how many meters?
- 250, 250
- 250, 2500
- 2500, 250
- 2500, 2500
140. In an Ethernet network, what is the relationship between round-trip time and the collision domain ?
- round-trip time increases; collision domain decreases
- round-trip time decreases; collision domain decreases
- round-trip time decreases; collision domain increases
- none of these