1. What is the primary function of a data signal in network communication?

A) To establish physical connections between devices

B) To transmit information between devices
C) To encrypt data for secure transmission
D) To authenticate users accessing the network
Answer: B) To transmit information between devices

2. Which of the following best describes the term "bandwidth" in network

communication?
A) The speed at which data is transmitted
B) The range of frequencies used to transmit data
C) The amount of data that can be transmitted
D) The strength of the signal transmitted
Answer: B) The range of frequencies used to transmit data

3. In digital communication, what is the fundamental unit of data?

A) Voltage
B) Bit
C) Hertz
D) Byte
Answer: B) Bit

4. What does the term "latency" refer to in network communication?

A) The time it takes for data to travel
B) The amount of data that can be transmitted
C) The distance between network devices
D) The frequency of data transmission
Answer: A) The time it takes for data to travel from the sender to the receiver

5. Which of the following is an advantage of using digital signals over analog

signals in network communication?
A) Better resistance to noise
B) Longer transmission distances
C) Higher bandwidth
D) Lower cost of equipment
Answer: A) Better resistance to noise

6. What is the purpose of a modem in network communication?

A) To convert digital signals into analog signals
B) To amplify signals for long-distance transmission
C) To secure data transmission through encryption
D) To regulate the flow of data between devices
Answer: A) To convert digital signals into analog signals

7. What is the role of a router in a network?

A) To connect devices within the same local network
B) To convert digital signals into analog signals
C) To regulate the flow of data between different networks
D) To amplify signals for long-distance transmission
Answer: C) To regulate the flow of data between different networks

8.In data communication, what does the term "protocol" refer to?
A) A set of rules governing data exchange between devices
B) The physical medium used for transmission
C) The speed of data transmission
D) The distance between network devices
Answer: A) A set of rules governing data exchange between devices

9.Which of the following best describes a periodic digital signal?

A) It repeats the same pattern at regular intervals.
B) It carries information in a continuous stream.
C) It varies randomly over time.
D) It does not have a fixed frequency.
Answer: A) It repeats the same pattern at regular intervals.

10.What is the primary cause of distortion in network communication signals?

A) Interference from neighboring devices
B) Excessive bandwidth usage
C) Signal attenuation over long distances
D) Insufficient encryption protocols
Answer: C) Signal attenuation over long distances