Forouzan: MCQ in Introduction to Data Communications

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This is the Multiple Choice Questions in Chapter 1: Introduction to Datacom and Networking
from the book Data Communications and Networking by Behrouz A. Forouzan. If you are
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Below are the samples multiple choice types of questions that you can answer to assess
what you already learned about the Introduction of Data Communications and Networking at
this point.

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Practice Exam Test Questions

Choose the letter of the best answer in each questions.

1. There are ______________ Internet service providers.

A) regional

B) local

C) national and international

D) all of the above

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Answer: Option D

Solution:

2. ______ refers to the physical or logical arrangement of a network.

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A) Topology

B) Mode of operation

C) Data flow

D) None of the above

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Answer: Option A

Solution:

3. A ______ is a data communication system spanning states, countries, or the whole world.

A) MAN

B) WAN

C) LAN

D) none of the above

View Answer:
Answer: Option B

Solution:

4. A _______ connection provides a dedicated link between two devices.

A) primary

B) multipoint

C) point-to-point

D) secondary

View Answer:
Answer: Option C

Solution:

5. Which topology requires a multipoint connection?

A) Bus

B) Star

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C) Mesh

D) Ring

View Answer:
Answer: Option A

Solution:

6. A ________ is a set of rules that governs data communication.

A) protocol

B) forum

C) standard

D) none of the above

View Answer:
Answer: Option A

Solution:

7. In a ______ connection, two and only two devices are connected by a dedicated link.

A) multipoint

B) point-to-point

C) (a) and (b)

D) none of the above

View Answer:
Answer: Option B

Solution:

8. The information to be communicated in a data communications system is the _______.

A) Medium

B) Protocol

C) Message

D) Transmission

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View Answer:
Answer: Option C

Solution:

9. ________ defines how a particular pattern to be interpreted, and what action is to be taken
based on that interpretation.

A) Syntax

B) Semantics

C) Timing

D) None of the above

View Answer:
Answer: Option B

Solution:

10. Frequency of failure and network recovery time after a failure are measures of the
_______of a network.

A) Performance

B) Security

C) Reliability

D) Feasibility

View Answer:
Answer: Option C

Solution:

11. A television broadcast is an example of _______ transmission.

A) half-duplex

B) simplex

C) full-duplex

D) automatic

View Answer:

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Answer: Option B

Solution:

12. Data flow between two devices can occur in a _______ way.

A) simplex

B) half-duplex

C) full-duplex

D) all of the above

View Answer:
Answer: Option D

Solution:

13. _______ are special-interest groups that quickly test, evaluate, and standardize new
technologies.

A) Standards organizations

B) Regulatory agencies

C) Forums

D) All of the above

View Answer:
Answer: Option C

Solution:

14. Which agency developed standards for physical connection interfaces and electronic
signaling specifications?

A) ISO

B) ITU-T

C) ANSI

D) EIA

View Answer:
Answer: Option D

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Solution:

15. A _______ is a data communication system within a building, plant, or campus, or

between nearby buildings.

A) LAN

B) MAN

C) WAN

D) none of the above

View Answer:
Answer: Option A

Solution:

16. _______ refers to two characteristics: when data should be sent and how fast it can be
sent.

A) Semantics

B) Timing

C) Syntax

D) none of the above

View Answer:
Answer: Option B

Solution:

17. This was the first network.

A) CSNET

B) NSFNET

C) ARPANET

D) ANSNET

View Answer:
Answer: Option C

Solution:

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18. Devices may be arranged in a ______ topology.

A) mesh

B) ring

C) bus

D) all of the above

View Answer:
Answer: Option D

Solution:

19. _______ is the protocol suite for the current Internet.

A) UNIX

B) NCP

C) TCP/IP

D) ACM

View Answer:
Answer: Option C

Solution:

20. ________ is a collection of many separate networks.

A) A WAN

B) An internet

C) A LAN

D) None of the above

View Answer:
Answer: Option B

Solution:

21. In a ________ connection, three or more devices share a link.

A) point-to-point

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B) multipoint

C) (a) and (b)

D) none of the above

View Answer:
Answer: Option B

Solution:

22. Which organization has authority over interstate and international commerce in the
communications field?

A) FCC

B) IEEE

C) ITU-T

D) ISOC

View Answer:
Answer: Option A

Solution:

23. In the original ARPANET, _______ were directly connected together.

A) routers

B) host computers

C) networks

D) IMPs

View Answer:
Answer: Option D

Solution:

24. Communication between a computer and a keyboard involves ______________

transmission.

A) simplex

B) half-duplex

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C) full-duplex

D) automatic

View Answer:
Answer: Option A

Solution:

25. Which topology requires a central controller or hub?

A) Mesh

B) Bus

C) Star

D) Ring

View Answer:
Answer: Option C

Solution:

26. The _______ is the physical path over which a message travels.

A) Protocol

B) Signal

C) Medium

D) All the above

View Answer:
Answer: Option C

Solution:

27. In a _______ connection, more than two devices can share a single link.

A) multipoint

B) point-to-point

C) primary

D) secondary

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View Answer:
Answer: Option A

Solution:

28. _______ refers to the structure or format of the data, meaning the order in which they are
presented.

A) Semantics

B) Syntax

C) Timing

D) All of the above

View Answer:
Answer: Option B

Solution:

29. An unauthorized user is a network _______ issue.

A) Security

B) Reliability

C) Performance

D) All the above

View Answer:
Answer: Option A

Solution:

30. ________ is an idea or concept that is a precursor to an Internet standard.

A) RCF

B) ID

C) RFC

D) none of the above

View Answer:
Answer: Option C

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Solution:

31. In _______ transmission, the channel capacity is shared by both communicating devices
at all times.

A) simplex

B) half-duplex

C) full-duplex

D) half-simplex

View Answer:
Answer: Option C

Solution:

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