Data Communication and Networking Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Through _______ can you link any location of the current document to another document or website?

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    Link
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    Hyperlink
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    Database
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    Form
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Answer : 2. "Hyperlink"
Explanation :

1. Through hyper link you can connect any location of the current document to another document or website.

2. Hypers are found in almost all web pages. Links allow users to click from one page to another.

Q:

Which data transport medium has the highest data transfer rate?

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    Twisted Cable
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    Co-Axial Cable
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    Optical Fiber
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    None of these
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Answer : 3. "Optical Fiber"
Explanation :

1. Optical fibres use total internal reflection to transfer data. The primary condition for total internal reflection is that the signal must travel from an optically denser medium to an optically rarer medium. Secondly, the angle of incidence must be greater than the critical angle.

Q:

Which of the following methods is used to secure and protect sensitive data on computer systems?

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    encryption
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    Defragmentation
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    Formatting
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    rebooting
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Answer : 1. "encryption"
Explanation :

1. Encryption is the process of encoding data in cryptography.

2. This process transforms the plaintext or original representation of data into ciphertext or alternative representation of the data.

3. Only authorized parties should be able to decipher the ciphertext back into plaintext and access the original data.

4. Encryption in itself does not prevent interference, but it hinders interceptors from deciphering the content.

Q:

The huge computer network that connects millions of people across the world is called?

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    lane
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    Hypertext
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    e -mail
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    Internet
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Answer : 4. " Internet"
Explanation :

1. Internet means-

The Internet is a worldwide network of computers. The Internet consists of many local, regional, national and international networks. It is an international network of computers that interconnects millions of enterprises, government agencies, educational institutions individuals, etc. There is no denying the fact that the Internet has created a revolution in the way we live our lives. It has changed the way we communicate, do business and receive information, as well as our entertainment.

2. Network meaning is-

- A network is a group of computers that are interconnected through various devices so that they can communicate with each other.

Networks can be classified in many ways. One way to classify networks is based on the area they cover.

- A local Area Network (LAN) is a network in an office, building or premises.

- Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is a network within a city.

Q:

Extensions are called ______?

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    D.N.S.
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    E-mail symbols
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    Top-Level Domain
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    Web machine address
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Answer : 3. "Top-Level Domain"
Explanation :

1. Extensions are called top-level domains.

2. File extensions are used so that the computer's operating system or OS can recognize the file type.

3. A file extension primarily refers to a suffix added to the end of a computer file (an object containing information, data or commands) to define the file type.

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