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Computer Network Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Answers

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Q31

Q31 What type of cable is used for most modern Ethernet networks?

A

Coaxial cable

B

Fiber optic cable

C

Twisted pair cable

D

None of the above

Q32

Q32 What does the term "full-duplex" mean in the context of Ethernet networking?

A

Data can be transmitted in one direction only

B

Data can be transmitted in both directions, but not simultaneously

C

Data can be transmitted in both directions simultaneously

D

None of the above

Q33

Q33 How does a switch determine the destination of an Ethernet frame?

A

By using the source IP address

B

By using the destination MAC address

C

By using the source MAC address

D

By broadcasting to all ports except the source

Q34

Q34 What mechanism do Ethernet switches use to avoid collisions?

A

Collision detection

B

Collision prevention

C

Collision avoidance

D

Collision management

Q35

Q35 Which feature distinguishes managed switches from unmanaged switches in an Ethernet network?

A

The ability to encrypt data

B

The ability to be configured and monitored

C

The use of optical fibers

D

The support for multiple protocols

Q36

Q36 Which command can be used to display the MAC address of a network interface on a Windows machine?

A

ipconfig /all

B

ifconfig

C

arp -a

D

netstat -e

Q37

Q37 On a Linux system, which command shows the MAC address of all network interfaces?

A

ip addr

B

ifconfig -a

C

route

D

netstat -i

Q38

Q38 How can you change the MAC address of a network interface on Linux?

A

Modifying the network configuration file

B

Using the ifconfig command

C

Using the macchanger tool

D

All of the above

Q39

Q39 If a device is not receiving an IP address via DHCP over Ethernet, what layer should be investigated?

A

Application

B

Presentation

C

Network

D

Data Link

Q40

Q40 A computer can access local network devices but not the internet.
What should be checked on the switch?

A

VLAN configurations

B

Port speed settings

C

Power settings

D

Firmware updates

Q41

Q41 What could be a reason for slow data transfer rates over an Ethernet network?

A

Faulty NIC

B

Cable length exceeds standards

C

Incorrect duplex settings

D

All of the above

Q42

Q42 What is the primary purpose of the Internet Protocol (IP)?

A

To provide error checking and correction

B

To ensure reliable data delivery

C

To route packets across networks

D

To format data packets

Q43

Q43 What type of messages are used by ICMP to inform senders of network issues?

A

Query messages

B

Error-reporting messages

C

Routing-update messages

D

Service-quality messages

Q44

Q44 Which IP protocol version uses 128-bit addresses?

A

IPv4

B

IPv6

C

ARP

D

RARP

Q45

Q45 How do routers utilize ICMP messages within the IP framework?

A

To encrypt data packets

B

To prioritize packets

C

To diagnose routing issues

D

To compress data packets

Q46

Q46 What is the main difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

A

Address size

B

Error detection mechanisms

C

Encryption capabilities

D

Transport layer integration

Q47

Q47 Which feature of IPv6 eliminates the need for NAT (Network Address Translation)?

A

Auto-configuration

B

Built-in encryption

C

The vast address space

D

Multicast

Q48

Q48 What is the function of an IP subnet mask?

A

To separate the network address from the host address

B

To encrypt IP addresses

C

To detect IP conflicts

D

To assign IP addresses automatically

Q49

Q49 In IPv6, what is the equivalent of ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) used in IPv4?

A

DHCPv6

B

ICMPv6

C

Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP)

D

IGMPv6

Q50

Q50 What mechanism does IPv6 use to ensure data integrity and authentication?

A

ESP (Encapsulating Security Payload)

B

AH (Authentication Header)

C

ICMPv6

D

RARP

Q51

Q51 How can you display the current IP configuration on a Unix/Linux system?

A

ipconfig

B

ifconfig

C

netstat -i

D

arp -a

Q52

Q52 Which command can you use to test IPv6 connectivity to an address?

A

ping6

B

tracert6

C

arp -6

D

ifconfig -6

Q53

Q53 What command provides detailed information about routes to an IPv6 address and discovers MTU along the path?

A

mtr

B

tracepath6

C

ip -6 route

D

netstat -r6

Q54

Q54 A computer can access IPv4 websites but not IPv6 websites.
What should be checked first?

A

IPv6 configuration on the computer

B

Router's IPv6 support

C

IPv6 DNS settings

D

Firewall settings for IPv6

Q55

Q55 You're unable to ping an IPv6 address from your machine.
What could be the issue?

A

Incorrect subnet mask

B

Firewall blocking ICMPv6 packets

C

Incorrect gateway

D

All of the above

Q56

Q56 How to resolve intermittent connectivity issues with an IPv6 network?

A

Replacing the router

B

Updating network drivers and firmware

C

Checking for IPv6 prefix delegation issues

D

All of the above

Q57

Q57 What is the primary purpose of routing protocols in a network?

A

To encrypt data

B

To compress data

C

To determine optimal data paths

D

To manage user permissions

Q58

Q58 Which type of routing algorithm does OSPF use?

A

Distance-vector

B

Link-state

C

Path-vector

D

Hybrid

Q59

Q59 What differentiates dynamic routing from static routing?

A

Dynamic routing is less secure

B

Static routing automatically updates

C

Dynamic routing automatically updates routes

D

Static routing is faster

Q60

Q60 In BGP (Border Gateway Protocol), what is the main factor in selecting the best path?

A

Path length

B

Bandwidth

C

Lowest cost

D

Number of AS hops

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