Section 3

1. Error rate is
A. an error-detecting code based on a summation operation performed on the bits to be checked.
B. a check bit appended to an array of binary digits to make the sum of all the binary digits.
C. a code in which each expression conforms to specific rules of construction, so that if certain errors
occur in an expression, the resulting expression will not conform to the rules of construction and
D. the ratio of the number of data units in error to the total number of data units
E. None of the above
Answer: Option D

2. Intranets and extranets can use their network fire walls and other security features to establish
secure Internet links within an enterprise or with its trading partners. Select the best fit for answer:
A. Network Server
B. Virtual Private Network
C. Network operating system
D. OSI
Answer: Option B

3. Modem is used in data transmission. When was it invented and in which country?
A. 1963, USA
B. 1965, Germany
C. 1950, USA
D. 1950, Japan
E. None of the above
Answer: Option C

4. Which of the following technique is used for Time-To-Line (TTL)?

A. a technique used in best-effort delivery system to avoid endlessly looping packets.
B. a technique used by protocols in which a lower level protocol accepts a message from a higher level
protocol and places it in the data portion of the low level frame
C. One of the pieces that results when an IP gateway divides an IP datagram into smaller pieces for
transmission across a network that cannot handle the original datagram size.
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer: Option A

5. Communication network is
A. one or more conductors that serve as a common connection for a related group of devices
B. a continuous frequency capable of being modulated or impressed with a second signal
C. the condition with two or more stations attempt to use the same channel at the same time
D. a collection of interconnected functional units that provides a data communications service among
stations attached to the network
E. None of the above
Answer: Option D

6. Which of the following is an advantage to using fiber optics data transmission?

A. resistance to data theft
B. fast data transmission rate
C. low noise level
D. few transmission errors
E. All of the above
Answer: Option E

7. Which of the following statement is incorrect?

A. if a host moves from one network to another, its IP address must change
B. routing uses the network portion of the IP address, the path taken by packets travelling to a host with
multiple IP addresses depends on the address used.
C. IP addresses encode both a network and a host on that network, they do not specify an individual
machine, but a connection to a network.
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer: Option D
8. Band limited signal is
A. transmission of signals without modulation
B. a signal all of whose energy is contained within a finite frequency range
C. simultaneous transmission of data to a number of stations
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer: Option B

9. Computers in a LAN can be interconnected by radio and infrared technologies.

A. Wireless LANs
B. Network Topologies
C. Multiplexer
D. Modem
E. 255.255.255.255
Answer: Option A

10. You have a network ID of 134.57.0.0 and you need to divide it into multiple subnets in which at
least 600 host IDs for each subnet are available. You desire to have the largest amount of subnets
available. Which subnet mask should you assign?
A. 255.255.224.0
B. 255.255.240.0
C. 255.255.248.0
D. 255.255.255.0
E. 255.255.255.255
Answer: Option D

11. How many digits of the Network User Address are known as the DNIC (Data Network Identification
Code)?
A. first three
B. first four
C. first five
D. first seven
E. None of the above
Answer: Option B

12. Which of the following is the address of the router?

A. The IP address
B. The TCP address
C. The subnet mask
D. The default gateway
E. None of the above
Answer: Option D

13. Thorough planning must take place when setting up an 802.3 network. A maximum number of
segments can separate any two nodes on the network. What is the maximum number of segments
allowed between two nodes?
A. Five
B. Two
C. Four
D. Six
E. Three

14. A devices that links two homogeneous packet-broadcast local networks, is

A. hub
B. bridge
C. repeater
D. gateway
E. None of the above
Answer: Option B

15. Identify the odd term amongst the following group:

A. Coaxial cable
B. Optical fibre
C. Twisted pair wire
D. Microwaves
E. None of the above
Answer: Option D

16. Which of the following divides the high speed signal into frequency bands?
A. t-switch
B. modem
C. frequency-division multiplexer
D. time-division multiplexer
E. None of the above
Answer: Option C

17. What is the first octet range for a class C IP address?

A. 192 - 255
B. 192 - 223
C. 192 - 226
D. 128 - 191
E. 1 - 126
Answer: Option B

18. Which utility is useful for finding the local host name?
A. NBTSTAT
B. Netstat
C. PING
D. Hostname
E. None of the above
Answer: Option D

19. Which of the following conditions is used to transmit two packets over a medium at the same
time?
A. Contention
B. Collision
C. Synchronous
D. Asynchronous
E. None of the above 
Answer: Option B

20. The slowest transmission speeds are those of

A. twisted-pair wire
B. coaxial cable
C. fiber-optic cable
D. microwaves
E. None of the above
Answer: Option A

21. Distributed Queue Dual Bus is a standard for

A. LAN
B. MAN
C. WAN
D. Wireless LAN
E. LAN and MAN
Answer: Option E

22. A teleprocessing system may consist of

A. user systems
B. communications systems
C. computer center systems
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer: Option D

23. If the ASCII character G is sent and the character D is received, what type of error is this?
A. single-bit
B. multiple-bit
C. burst
D. recoverable
E. None of the above
Answer: Option C

24. Which layer of OSI determines the interface of the system with the user?
A. Network
B. Application
C. Data-link
D. Session
E. None of the above
Answer: Option B

25. The transfer of data from a CPU to peripheral devices of a computer is achieved through
A. modems
B. computer ports
C. interfaces
D. buffer memory
E. None of the above
Answer: Option B

26. What is the number of separate protocol layers at the serial interface gateway specified by the
X.25 standard?
A. 4
B. 2
C. 6
D. 3
E. None of the above
Answer: Option D

27. Many data communication networks have been established which provide a wealth of on-demand
information services to people at home. What is the name of the system which provides an
interactive, graphics-rich service that permits user to select what they want?
A. Teletex system
B. Fax system
C. Videotex system
D. Microwave system
E. None of the above
Answer: Option C

28. Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Terminal section of a synchronous modem contains the scrambler
B. Receiver section of a synchronous modem contains the scrambler
C. Transmission section of a synchronous modem contains the scrambler
D. Control section of a synchronous modem contains the scrambler
E. None of the above
Answer: Option C

29. Which of the following characteristic(s) is/are suited to the PSS applications?
A. bursty traffic and low communications intensity
B. widely dispersed terminals and access to international packets switched services
C. Multiple remote host or applications accessed by a single local access circuit terminal and circuit
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer: Option D

30. Because the configuration infor-mation for a DHCP client is received dynamically, you must use
which utility to read the current configuration to verify the settings?
B. TRACERT
C. ARP
D. IPCONFIG
E. None of the above
Answer: Option D
31. Which of the following is separated by a subnet mask?
A. DHCP scopes
B. Network ID and host ID
C. Domains
D. Subnets
E. None of the above
Answer: Option B

32. The signal to noise ratio for a voice grade line is 30.1 dB (decibels) or a power ratio of 1023:1. The
maximum achievable data rate on this line whose spectrum ranges from 300 Hz to 4300 Hz is
A. 6200 bps
B. 9600 bps
C. 34000 bps
D. 31000 bps
E. None of the above
Answer: Option D

33. TCP is:

A. Operates at the Data Link layer
B. Connection orientated and unreliable
C. Connection orientated and reliable
D. Connectionless and unreliable
E. None of the above
Answer: Option C

34. An encyclopedic database

A. is an information utility that specializes in storing and searching information
B. is generally free
C. is easy for beginners to use
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer: Option A

35. Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Protocol converters are the same as multiplexers
B. Protocol converters are the same as TDMs
C. Protocol converters are usually not operated in pairs.
D. Protocol converters are usually operated in
E. None of the above
Answer: Option C

36. The dialogue techniques for terminal use do not include

A. questions and answers
B. open-ended questions
C. form fillings
D. menu display
E. None of the above
Answer: Option B

37. You have a network ID of 192.168.10.0 and require at least 25 host IDs for each subnet, with the
largest amount of subnets available. Which subnet mask should you assign?
A. 255.255.255.192
B. 255.255.255.224
C. 255.255.255.240
D. 255.255.255.248
E. 255.255.255.255
Answer: Option B

38. The encoding method specified in the EIA-232 standard is _____.

A. NRZ-I
B. NRZ-L
C. Manchester
D. Differential Manchester
E. None of the above
Answer: Option B

39. Examples are packet switching using frame relay, and cell switching using ATM technologies.
Select the best fit for answer:
A. Bandwidth alternatives
B. Switching alternating
C. Inter organizational networks
D. Extranets
E. None of the above
Answer: Option B

40. The physical layer, in reference to the OSI model, defines

A. data link procedures that provide for the exchange of data via frames that can be sent and received
B. the interface between the X.25 network and packet mode device
C. the virtual circuit interface to packet-switched service
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer: Option B

41. A required characteristic of an online real-time system is:

A. more than one CPU

B. offline batch processing
C. no delay in processing
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer: Option C

42. How many class A, B, and C network IDs can exist?

A. 2,113,658
B. 16,382
C. 126
D. 128
E. None of the above
Answer: Option A

43. The transmission signal coding method of TI carrier is called

A. Bipolar
B. NRZ
C. Manchester
D. Binary
E. None of the above
Answer: Option A

44. Which of the following statement is correct?

A. Buffering is the process of temporarily storing the data to allow for small variation in device speeds
B. Buffering is a method to reduce cross-talks
C. Buffering is a method to reduce the routing overhead
D. Buffering is storage of data within the transmitting medium until the receiver is ready to receive
E. None of the above
Answer: Option A

45. You are working with a network that has the network ID 192.168.10.0 and require nine subsets for
your company and the maximum number of hosts. What subnet mask should you use?
A. 255.255.255.192
B. 255.255.255.224
C. 255.255.255.240
D. 255.255.255.248
E. 255.255.255.252
Answer: Option C

46. Messages from one computer terminal can be sent to another by using data networks. The
message to be sent is converted to an electronic digital signal, transmitted via a cable, telephone or
satellite and then converted back again at the receiving end. What is this system of sending messages
called?
A. Paperless office
B. Electronic mail
C. Global network
D. Electronic newspaper
E. None of the above
Answer: Option B

47. HDLC (High-level Data Link Control) is

A. a method of determining which device has access to the transmission medium at any time
B. a method access control technique for multiple-access transmission media
C. a very common bit-oriented data link protocol issued by ISO.
D. network access standard for connecting stations to a circuit-switched network
E. None of the above
Answer: Option C

48. You are working with a network that has the network ID 192.168.10.0. What subnet should you use
that supports four subnets and a maximum number of hosts?
A. 255.255.255.192
B. 255.255.255.224
C. 255.255.255.240
D. 255.255.255.248
E. 255.255.255.252
Answer: Option B

49. Establishing a virtual connection is functionally equivalent to

A. Connecting as virtual memory
B. Physically connecting a DTE and DCE
C. Placing a telephone call prior to a conversation
D. Placing a modem prior to a conversation
E. None of the above
Answer: Option C

50. The first step in troubleshooting many problems is to verify which of the following?
A. The subnet mask is valid
B. TCP/IP is installed correctly on the client
C. The WINS server is running
D. The BDC is operable
E. None of the above
Answer: Option B

51. You are working with a network that is 172.16.0.0 and would like to have the maximum number of
hosts per subnet. This assumes support for eight subnets. What subnet mask should you use?
A. 255.255.192.0
B. 255.255.224.0
C. 255.255.240.0
D. 255.255.248.0
E. 255.255.255.0
Answer: Option C

52. Which of the following files is used for NetBIOS name resolution?
A. HOSTS
B. LMHOSTS
C. ARP
D. FQDN
E. None of the above
Answer: Option B

53. What protocol is used between E-Mail servers?

A. FTP
B. SMTP
C. SNMP
D. POP3
E. None of the above
Answer: Option B

54. If you configure the TCP/IP address and other TCP/IP parameters manually, you can always verify
the configuration through which of the following? Select the best answer.
A. Network Properties dialog box
B. Server Services dialog box
C. DHCPINFO command-line utility
D. Advanced Properties tab of TCP/ IP Info.
E. None of the above
Answer: Option A

55. In a PC to telephone hookup for long distance communication, modem is connected between the
telephone line and
A. PC
B. synchronous port
C. crossover cable
D. asynchronous port
E. None of the above
Answer: Option D

56. Which of the following communications service provides message preparation and transmission
facilities?
A. Teletex
B. Teletext
C. x400
D. Fax
E. None of the above
Answer: Option A

57. Four bits are used for packet sequence numbering in a sliding window protocol used in a computer
network. What is the maximum window size?
A. 4
B. 8
C. 15
D. 16
E. None of the above
Answer: Option C

58. A hard copy would be prepared on a

A. typewriter terminal
B. line printer
C. plotter
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer: Option D

59. Which of the following device copies electrical signals from one Ethernet to another?
A. bridge
B. repeater
C. hub
D. passive hub
E. None of the above
Answer: Option B
60. Stephanie is in charge of a small network and wants to make it simple but secure. The users want
to have full control over their data and still be able to share data with the rest of the office. The
networking knowledge of the office staff is basic. Which network(s) would be the best for Stephanie
to set up?
A. Peer-to-peer
B. Master domain
C. Server-based
D. WAN
E. Share-level 
Answer: Option C

61. When UPC is used, the price of the item is located

A. on the item
B. on the item and on the shelf
C. in computer storage
D. on the shelf and in computer storage
E. None of the above
Answer: Option D

62. Error control is needed at the transport layer because of potential errors occurring _____.
A. from transmission line noise
B. in routers
C. from out-of-sequence delivery
D. from packet losses.
Answer: Option B
63. The transport layer protocol is connectionless.
A. NVT
B. FTP
C. TCP
D. UDP
E. None of the above
Answer: Option D

64. The fundamental requirements of private-to-public network interconnection methods which need
to be provided in gateways is/are
A. universal accessibility for private network Data Terminal Equipment (DTE)
B. adequate cost control mechanisms for administration of the private networks
C. to assign address to private network DTEs
D. A and B both
E. None of the above
Answer: Option D

65. Communication between computers is almost always

A. serial
B. parallel
C. series parallel
D. direct
E. None of the above
Answer: Option A

66. Which of the following is considered a broadband communications channel?

A. coaxial cable
B. fiber optic cable
C. microwave circuits
D. satellites systems
E. All of the above
Answer: Option E

67. Data link layer retransmits the damaged frames in most networks. If the probability of a frame's
being damaged is p, what is the mean number of transmissions required to send a frame if
acknowledgements are never lost.
A. P I (K + 1)
B. KIK (1 + F)
C. 1/ (1 - F)
D. K I (K - P)
E. None of the above
Answer: Option C

68. Which of the following characteristics is not true of NetBEUI?

A. Highly-customizable
B. Routable
C. Little configuration required
D. Fast for small networks to Self-tuning
E. None of the above
Answer: Option B

69. The difference between a multiplexer and a statistical multiplexer is

A. Statistical multiplexers need buffers while multiplexers do not need buffers
B. Multiplexer use X.25 protocol, while statistical multiplexers use the Aloha protocol
C. Multiplexers often waste the output link capacity while statistical multiplexers optimize its use
D. Multiplexers use Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) while statistical multiplexers use Frequency
Division Multiplexing (FDM)
E. None of the above
Answer: Option A

70. You are trying to decide which type of network you will use at your office, and you want the type
that will provide communication and avoid collisions on the cable. Which of the following is the best
choice?
A. Token-Ring
B. CSMA/CD
C. Ethernet
D. CSMA/CA
E. ARCnet
Answer: Option A