Network | MCQs

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It works through radio waves

Wi fi speed in USA is very fast

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Social networks are organized primarily around people.

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A WAN can cover country, continent or even a whole world.

Internet connection is an example of WAN.

Other examples of WAN are mobile broadband connections such as 3G, 4G etc.

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Differentiate between network and internet.

Network: A network is a group of interconnected computers or devices that can share resources and information, typically within a local area (LAN) or wide area (WAN).

Internet: The internet is a global network of networks that connects millions of private, public, academic, and governmental systems, enabling worldwide communication and information sharing.

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Source is a device that generates and prepares the data for communication and receiver is also a device that receives the data transmitted by source. 

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A firewall is a software or firmware that prevents unauthorized access to a network.

A firewall inspects incoming and outgoing traffic using a set of rules to identify and block threats.

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NCP was the original networking protocol used on the ARPANET.

NCP (Network Control Protocol) 

 TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) 

However, it was superseded by TCP/IP due to its greater flexibility and reliability.

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4G technology is approximately 10 times faster than 3G.

It providing significantly higher data transfer rates and improved network performance.

This enhancement enables smoother streaming, faster downloads, and better overall user experience.

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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is used to automatically assign IP addresses to devices on a network.

It ensuring efficient management of IP resources without manual configuration.

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• A LAN is a computer network that connects devices in a limited geographical area, such as an office building, campus, or home.
• It's perfect for connecting different computers in an organized manner within an office building.

Note:

• MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): Covers a larger area, like a city or town.
• WAN (Wide Area Network): Covers a vast geographical area, like a country or continent.