Computer Networks Viva Questions and Answers
Q: What is a computer network?
A: A group of devices connected to share data or resources.
Q: What are the types of networks?
A: - LAN: Small area, like an office.
- MAN: Medium area, like a city.
- WAN: Large area, like a country.
- PAN: Very small area, like around a person.
Q: What is a router?
A: A router connects different networks and helps data travel between them.
Q: What is a switch?
A: A switch connects devices in a local network and sends data to the right device.
Q: What is a hub?
A: A hub connects devices but sends data to all devices, not just the intended one.
Q: What is a protocol?
A: A set of rules that devices follow to communicate.
Q: What is TCP/IP?
A: A protocol that allows devices to communicate over the internet.
Q: What is an IP address?
A: A unique number given to a device to identify it on a network.
Q: What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
A: - IPv4: Older version with 32-bit addresses (e.g., 192.168.1.1).
- IPv6: Newer version with 128-bit addresses, allowing more devices (e.g., 2001:0db8::1).
Q: What is the OSI model?
A: The OSI model has 7 layers that show how data travels in a network: Physical, Data Link,
Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, Application.
Q: Why is the OSI model important?
A: It helps us understand how networks work and troubleshoot problems.
Q: What is DNS?
A: DNS (Domain Name System) translates website names (like google.com) into IP addresses.
Q: What is HTTP and HTTPS?
A: - HTTP: Protocol used for websites.
- HTTPS: Same as HTTP but secure because it encrypts data.
Q: What is ping?
A: Ping is a command to check if a device on a network is reachable.
Q: What is bandwidth?
A: Bandwidth is the amount of data that can be sent in a network in a given time.
Q: What is MAC address?
A: A MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to a network device's hardware.
Q: What is subnetting?
A: Subnetting divides a network into smaller networks to improve performance and security.
Q: What is a firewall?
A: A firewall is a security system that monitors and controls network traffic.
Q: What is NAT?
A: NAT (Network Address Translation) converts private IP addresses to a public IP address.
Q: What is the difference between unicast, multicast, and broadcast?
A: - Unicast: Sends data to one specific device.
- Multicast: Sends data to a group of devices.
- Broadcast: Sends data to all devices in the network.
