Sure, here are 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers related to network and data
communication in computer science:
1. Which of the following is not a network topology?
A) Star
B) Ring
C) Mesh
D) Parallel
Answer: D) Parallel
2. Which protocol is used for email communication?
A) SMTP
B) FTP
C) HTTP
D) TCP
Answer: A) SMTP
3. What is the function of a router in a network?
A) Connects different networks
B) Connects devices within the same network
C) Manages data flow within a network
D) Filters data packets
Answer: A) Connects different networks
4. Which device is used to connect multiple computers in a LAN?
A) Hub
B) Switch
C) Router
D) Modem
Answer: B) Switch
5. What is the purpose of DNS in networking?
A) Encrypt data packets
B) Convert domain names to IP addresses
C) Manage network traffic
D) Ensure secure communication
Answer: B) Convert domain names to IP addresses
6. Which of the following is a valid IPv4 address?
A) 192.168.0.256
B) 300.200.100.50
C) 10.20.30.40
D) 400.500.600.700
Answer: C) 10.20.30.40
7. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing?
A) Physical layer
B) Data link layer
C) Network layer
D) Transport layer
Answer: C) Network layer
8. Which protocol is used for secure communication over the internet?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) TCP
D) HTTPS
Answer: D) HTTPS
9. What is the purpose of a firewall in a network?
A) Prevent unauthorized access
B) Connect devices
C) Manage network traffic
D) Convert data packets
Answer: A) Prevent unauthorized access
10. What is the maximum transmission speed of a standard Ethernet connection?
A) 10 Mbps
B) 100 Mbps
C) 1 Gbps
D) 10 Gbps
Answer: C) 1 Gbps
11. Which of the following is a wireless communication technology?
A) Ethernet
B) Bluetooth
C) Fiber optics
D) Coaxial cable
Answer: B) Bluetooth
12. What is the purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation)?
A) Encrypt data packets
B) Convert IP addresses to domain names
C) Map private IP addresses to public IP addresses
D) Manage network traffic
Answer: C) Map private IP addresses to public IP addresses
13. Which of the following is not a type of network cable?
A) Coaxial cable
B) Fiber optic cable
C) Twisted pair cable
D) Parallel cable
Answer: D) Parallel cable
14. What is the function of ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)?
A) Convert IP addresses to MAC addresses
B) Convert domain names to IP addresses
C) Manage network traffic
D) Encrypt data packets
Answer: A) Convert IP addresses to MAC addresses
15. Which of the following is a valid MAC address?
A) 192.168.1.1
B) 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E
C) www.example.com
D) 255.255.255.0
Answer: B) 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E
16. Which protocol is used for transferring files over the internet?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) SMTP
D) TCP
Answer: B) FTP
17. What is the purpose of ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)?
A) Convert IP addresses to domain names
B) Manage network traffic
C) Test connectivity between devices
D) Encrypt data packets
Answer: C) Test connectivity between devices
18. Which device is used to amplify network signals?
A) Modem
B) Router
C) Repeater
D) Switch
Answer: C) Repeater
19. What is the purpose of QoS (Quality of Service) in networking?
A) Manage network traffic
B) Encrypt data packets
C) Convert IP addresses to domain names
D) Ensure secure communication
Answer: A) Manage network traffic
20. Which of the following is a private IP address range?
A) 10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255
B) 172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255
C) 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
21. Which protocol is used for real-time voice and video communication over the internet?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) SIP
D) TCP
Answer: C) SIP
22. What is the purpose of VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)?
A) Connect devices within the same network
B) Manage network traffic
C) Encrypt data packets
D) Divide a single physical network into multiple logical networks
Answer: D) Divide a single physical network into multiple logical networks
23. Which of the following is a valid IPv6 address?
A) 192.168.1.1
B) 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334
C) www.example.com
D) 255.255.255.0
Answer: B) 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334
24. What is the purpose of a proxy server?
A) Prevent unauthorized access
B) Manage network traffic
C) Encrypt data packets
D) Convert IP addresses to domain names
Answer: B) Manage network traffic
25. Which of the following is a characteristic of a bus network topology?
A) High fault tolerance
B) Requires a central hub
C) Expensive to install
D) Difficult to expand
Answer: A) High fault tolerance
26. Which protocol is used for web browsing?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) SMTP
D) TCP
Answer: A) HTTP
27. What is the purpose of SSL/TLS in networking?
A) Manage network traffic
B) Ensure secure communication
C) Convert IP addresses to domain names
D) Test connectivity between devices
Answer: B) Ensure secure communication
28. Which of the
following is a valid subnet mask?
A) 255.255.255.256
B) 255.255.255.0
C) 192.168.1.1
D) 10.0.0.0
Answer: B) 255.255.255.0
29. What is the purpose of a gateway in networking?
A) Connects different networks
B) Connects devices within the same network
C) Manages data flow within a network
D) Filters data packets
Answer: A) Connects different networks
30. Which of the following is a wireless security protocol?
A) WEP
B) SSL
C) HTTPS
D) AES
Answer: A) WEP
31. What is the purpose of a modem in networking?
A) Connects different networks
B) Converts digital signals to analog signals
C) Manages data flow within a network
D) Filters data packets
Answer: B) Converts digital signals to analog signals
32. Which of the following is a valid IPv4 subnet?
A) 192.168.1.256/24
B) 10.20.30.40/32
C) 172.16.0.0/16
D) 300.200.100.50/8
Answer: C) 172.16.0.0/16
33. What is the purpose of a DHCP server in networking?
A) Encrypt data packets
B) Convert IP addresses to domain names
C) Manage network traffic
D) Assign IP addresses to devices
Answer: D) Assign IP addresses to devices
34. Which of the following is a valid DNS record type?
A) FTP
B) HTTP
C) A
D) TCP
Answer: C) A
35. What is the purpose of a WAP (Wireless Access Point) in networking?
A) Connects different networks
B) Connects devices within the same network
C) Converts digital signals to analog signals
D) Provides wireless connectivity to devices
Answer: D) Provides wireless connectivity to devices
36. Which of the following is a characteristic of a star network topology?
A) High fault tolerance
B) Requires a central hub
C) Difficult to troubleshoot
D) Limited scalability
Answer: B) Requires a central hub
37. What is the purpose of a MAC address?
A) Identify a device on a network
B) Convert IP addresses to domain names
C) Manage network traffic
D) Encrypt data packets
Answer: A) Identify a device on a network
38. Which protocol is used for remotely accessing servers?
A) FTP
B) SSH
C) SMTP
D) HTTP
Answer: B) SSH
39. What is the purpose of a hub in networking?
A) Connects different networks
B) Connects devices within the same network
C) Manages data flow within a network
D) Filters data packets
Answer: B) Connects devices within the same network
40. Which of the following is a valid IPv6 subnet?
A) 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334/64
B) 192.168.1.1/24
C) 10.0.0.0/8
D) 172.16.0.0/16
Answer: A) 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334/64
41. What is the purpose of NAT traversal?
A) Encrypt data packets
B) Convert IP addresses to domain names
C) Map private IP addresses to public IP addresses
D) Manage network traffic
Answer: C) Map private IP addresses to public IP addresses
42. Which of the following is a valid DNS server?
A) 10.0.0.1
B) 127.0.0.1
C) 192.168.1.256
D) 300.200.100.50
Answer: A) 10.0.0.1
43. What is the purpose of a repeater in networking?
A) Connects different networks
B) Connects devices within the same network
C) Amplifies network signals
D) Filters data packets
Answer: C) Amplifies network signals
44. Which protocol is used for transferring hypertext documents over the internet?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) SMTP
D) TCP
Answer: A) HTTP
45. What is the purpose of a subnet mask?
A) Identify a device on a network
B) Convert IP addresses to domain names
C) Manage network traffic
D) Define the network and host portions of an IP address
Answer: D) Define the network and host portions of an IP address
46. Which of the following is a characteristic of a mesh network topology?
A) Requires a central hub
B) High fault tolerance
C) Limited scalability
D) Difficult to troubleshoot
Answer: B) High fault tolerance
47. What is the purpose of a proxy ARP?
A) Convert IP addresses to MAC addresses
B) Convert domain names to IP addresses
C) Manage network traffic
D) Test connectivity between devices
Answer: A) Convert IP addresses to MAC addresses
48. Which protocol is used for remote terminal access?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) SSH
D) TCP
Answer: C) SSH
49. What is the purpose of a default gateway in networking?
A) Connects different networks
B) Connects devices within the same network
C) Manages data flow within a network
D) Provides a path for outgoing traffic
Answer: D) Provides a path for outgoing traffic
50. Which of the following is a wireless networking standard?
A) Ethernet
B) WiMAX
C) Token Ring
D) SONET
Answer: B) WiMAX
51. What is the purpose of a DNS server?
A) Convert IP addresses to domain names
B) Manage network traffic
C) Encrypt data packets
D) Test connectivity between devices
Answer: A) Convert IP addresses to domain names
52. Which protocol is used for secure file transfer?
A) HTTP
B) FTPS
C) SMTP
D) TCP
Answer: B) FTPS
53. What is the purpose of a VLAN trunk?
A) Connects different networks
B) Connects devices within the same network
C) Provides wireless connectivity to devices
D) Allows multiple VLANs to traverse a single link
Answer: D) Allows multiple VLANs to traverse a single link
54. Which of the following is a valid IPv4 subnet?
A) 192.168.1.1/24
B) 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334/64
C) 10.0.0.0/8
D) 172.16.0.0/16
Answer: A) 192.168.1.1/24
55. What is the purpose of a gateway in networking?
A) Connects different networks
B) Connects devices within the same network
C) Manages data flow within a network
D) Provides a path for outgoing traffic
Answer: A) Connects different networks
56. Which protocol is used for email retrieval?
A) SMTP
B) POP3
C) IMAP
D) HTTP
Answer: B) POP3
57. What is the purpose of a DHCP relay agent?
A) Assign IP addresses to devices
B) Encrypt data packets
C) Manage network traffic
D) Forward DHCP messages between subnets
Answer: D) Forward DHCP messages between subnets
58. Which of the following is a characteristic of a ring network topology?
A) Requires a central hub
B) Easy to troubleshoot
C) Limited scalability
D) High fault tolerance
Answer: D) High fault tolerance
59. What is the purpose of a DNS cache?
A) Convert IP addresses to domain names
B) Manage network traffic
C) Encrypt data packets
D) Store recently resolved domain names and IP addresses
Answer: D) Store recently resolved domain names and IP addresses
60. Which protocol is used for transferring files securely over the internet?
A) HTTP
B) FTPS
C) SMTP
D) TCP
Answer: B) FTPS
61. What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
A) Connects different networks
B) Connects devices within the same network
C) Encrypts data for secure communication over a public network
D) Manages data flow within a network
Answer: C) Encrypts data for secure communication over a public network
62. Which of the following is a valid IPv6 address range?
A) 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334
B) 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255
C) 10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255
D) All of the above
Answer: A) 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334
63. What is the purpose of a proxy server in networking?
A) Prevent unauthorized access
B) Manage network traffic
C) Convert IP addresses to domain names
D) Provide a path for outgoing traffic
Answer: B) Manage network traffic
64. Which of the following is a valid MAC address?
A) 192.168.1.1
B) 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E
C) www.example.com
D) 255.255.255.0
Answer: B) 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E
65. What is the purpose of a subnet in networking?
A) Identify a device on a network
B) Convert IP addresses to domain names
C) Define the network and host portions of an IP address
D) Manage network traffic
Answer: C) Define the network and host portions of an IP address
66. Which of the following is a valid DNS record type?
A) A
B) CNAME
C) MX
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
67. What is the purpose of a DHCP lease?
A) Assign IP addresses to devices
B) Manage network traffic
C) Encrypt data packets
D) Define the duration for which an IP address is assigned to a device
Answer: D) Define the duration for which an IP address is assigned to a device
68. Which protocol is used for real-time messaging over the internet?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) SMTP
D) XMPP
Answer: D) XMPP
69. What is the purpose of a modem in networking?
A) Connects different networks
B) Converts digital signals to analog signals
C) Manages data flow within a network
D) Provides wireless connectivity to devices
Answer: B) Converts digital signals to analog signals
70. Which of the following is a characteristic of a bus network topology?
A) High fault tolerance
B) Requires a central hub
C) Expensive to install
D) Difficult to expand
Answer: A) High fault tolerance
71. What is the purpose of a router in networking?
A) Connects different networks
B) Connects devices within the same network
C) Manages data flow within a network
D) Filters data packets
Answer: A) Connects different networks
72. Which protocol is used for transferring files over a secure connection?
A) HTTP
B) FTPS
C) SMTP
D) TCP
Answer: B) FTPS
73. What is the purpose of a firewall in networking?
A) Prevent unauthorized access
B) Connect devices
C) Manage network traffic
D) Convert data packets
Answer: A) Prevent unauthorized access
74. Which of the following is a valid IPv4 address?
A) 192.168.0.256
B) 300.200.100.50
C) 10.20.30.40
D) 400.500.600.700
Answer: C) 10.20.30.40
75. Which protocol is used for email communication?
A) SMTP
B) FTP
C) HTTP
D) TCP
Answer: A) SMTP
76. What is the function of a router in a network?
A) Connects different networks
B) Connects devices within the same network
C) Manages data flow within a network
D) Filters data packets
Answer: A) Connects different networks
77. Which device is used to connect multiple computers in a LAN?
A) Hub
B) Switch
C) Router
D) Modem
Answer: B) Switch
78. What is the purpose of DNS in networking?
A) Encrypt data packets
B) Convert domain names to IP addresses
C) Manage network traffic
D) Ensure secure communication
Answer: B) Convert domain names to IP addresses
79. Which
of the following is a valid IPv4 address?
A) 192.168.0.256
B) 300.200.100.50
C) 10.20.30.40
D) 400.500.600.700
Answer: C) 10.20.30.40
80. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing?
A) Physical layer
B) Data link layer
C) Network layer
D) Transport layer
Answer: C) Network layer
81. Which protocol is used for secure communication over the internet?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) TCP
D) HTTPS
Answer: D) HTTPS
82. What is the purpose of a firewall in a network?
A) Prevent unauthorized access
B) Connect devices
C) Manage network traffic
D) Convert data packets
Answer: A) Prevent unauthorized access
83. What is the maximum transmission speed of a standard Ethernet connection?
A) 10 Mbps
B) 100 Mbps
C) 1 Gbps
D) 10 Gbps
Answer: C) 1 Gbps
84. Which of the following is a wireless communication technology?
A) Ethernet
B) Bluetooth
C) Fiber optics
D) Coaxial cable
Answer: B) Bluetooth
85. What is the purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation)?
A) Encrypt data packets
B) Convert IP addresses to domain names
C) Map private IP addresses to public IP addresses
D) Manage network traffic
Answer: C) Map private IP addresses to public IP addresses
86. Which of the following is not a type of network cable?
A) Coaxial cable
B) Fiber optic cable
C) Twisted pair cable
D) Parallel cable
Answer: D) Parallel cable
87. What is the function of ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)?
A) Convert IP addresses to MAC addresses
B) Convert domain names to IP addresses
C) Manage network traffic
D) Encrypt data packets
Answer: A) Convert IP addresses to MAC addresses
88. Which of the following is a valid MAC address?
A) 192.168.1.1
B) 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E
C) www.example.com
D) 255.255.255.0
Answer: B) 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E
89. Which protocol is used for transferring files over the internet?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) SMTP
D) TCP
Answer: B) FTP
90. What is the purpose of ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)?
A) Convert IP addresses to domain names
B) Manage network traffic
C) Test connectivity between devices
D) Encrypt data packets
Answer: C) Test connectivity between devices
91. Which device is used to amplify network signals?
A) Modem
B) Router
C) Repeater
D) Switch
Answer: C) Repeater
92. What is the purpose of QoS (Quality of Service) in networking?
A) Manage network traffic
B) Encrypt data packets
C) Convert IP addresses to domain names
D) Ensure secure communication
Answer: A) Manage network traffic
93. Which of the following is a private IP address range?
A) 10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255
B) 172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255
C) 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
94. Which protocol is used for real-time voice and video communication over the internet?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) SIP
D) TCP
Answer: C) SIP
95. What is the purpose of VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)?
A) Connect devices within the same network
B) Manage network traffic
C) Encrypt data packets
D) Divide a single physical network into multiple logical networks
Answer: D) Divide a single physical network into multiple logical networks
96. Which of the following is a valid IPv6 address?
A) 192.168.1.1
B) 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334
C) www.example.com
D) 255.255.255.0
Answer: B) 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334
97. What is the purpose of a proxy server?
A) Prevent unauthorized access
B) Manage network traffic
C) Encrypt data packets
D) Convert IP addresses to domain names
Answer: B) Manage network traffic
98. Which of the following is a characteristic of a star network topology?
A) High fault tolerance
B) Requires a central hub
C) Difficult to troubleshoot
D) Limited scalability
Answer: B) Requires a central hub
99. What is the purpose of a MAC address?
A) Identify a device on a network
B) Convert IP addresses to domain names
C) Manage network traffic
D) Encrypt data packets
Answer: A) Identify a device on a network
100. Which protocol is used for remotely accessing servers?
A) FTP
B) SSH
C) SMTP
D) HTTP
Answer: B) SSH
