1. ________ is a technique that is used to send more than one call over a single line ?

Digital transmission

Infrared transmission

Digitizing

Multiplexing

Answer: Multiplexing

Explanation:

The technique used to send more than one call over a single line is called Multiplexing. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.


2. An alternate name for the completely interconnected network topology is ?

Mesh

Star

Tree

Ring

Answer: Mesh

Explanation:

Mesh is the alternate name for the completely interconnected network topology.


3. Which device is used to access your computer by other computer or for talk over phone ?

RAM

CD ROM Drive

Modem

Hard Disk

Answer: Modem

Explanation:

Modem is used to access your computer by other computer or for talk over phone.


4. What is a modem connected to ?

processor

motherboard

printer

phone line

Answer: phone line

Explanation:

phone line. A modem is a device that is used to modulate and demodulate digital signals into analog signals for transmission over telephone lines. It is typically connected to a computer or a network router via a phone line.


5. To connect networks of similar protocols ______ are used ?

Routers

Bridges

Gateways

Dial-up routers

Answer: Bridges

Explanation:

Bridges are used to connect networks of similar protocols.


6. The method of Internet access that requires a phone line, but offers faster access speeds than dial-up is the _____ connection ?

cable access

satellite access

fiber-optic service

Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

Answer: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

Explanation:

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) is a technology for bringing high- bandwidth information to homes and small businesses over ordinary copper telephone lines


7. Which of the following terms is just the collection of networks that can be joined together ?

virtual private network

LAN

intranet

extranet

Answer: intranet

Explanation:

Intranet is the collection of networks that can be joined together.


8. P2P is a ______ application architecture ?

Client/ server

Distributed

Centralized

1- tier

Answer: Distributed

Explanation:

Distributed. P2P (Peer-to-Peer) is a distributed application architecture where participants in the network can act both as a client and a server. In a P2P network, each participant has equal capabilities and responsibilities in the network. They can share resources and communicate with each other without the need for a central server.


9. A(n) __________ is composed of several computers connected together to share resources and data ?

Internet

network

backbone

hyperlink

Answer: network

Explanation:

A Network is composed of several computers connected together to share resources and data.


10. The connection between your computer at home and your local ISP is called __________ ?

the last mile

the home stretch

the home page

the backbone

Answer: the last mile

Explanation:

The correct answer is (a) the last mile. The "last mile" refers to the final leg of the telecommunications network that delivers services to customers, typically from a telephone or cable company's distribution point to the customer's home or business.