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Computer Networking Quiz

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Computer Networking Quiz is a free, 25-minute, 25-mark practice quiz on AajExam rated at medium difficulty, designed to help candidates preparing for SSC, UPSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC government competitive exams sharpen their command of networking (Computer Awareness / Fundamentals). Every question on this quiz ships with a detailed step-by-step solution so you don't just learn the right answer — you learn the reasoning and shortcuts top scorers use to crack similar questions faster on the actual exam day. Why Computer Networking Quiz matters in your preparation: government exam-conducting bodies repeatedly draw questions from the same chapters and the same skill-clusters across recruitment cycles. By attempting focused topic-wise quizzes like this one, you build pattern recognition — the ability to spot which formula, rule or trick applies the moment you see a question. Toppers consistently report that 5-10 quizzes on a single topic delivers more exam-day score gain than 20+ unfocused full-length mocks, because targeted drilling exposes your specific sub-topic weaknesses with surgical precision. How to use this quiz effectively: attempt it in one sitting under the 25-minute timer, without referring to notes or external resources — simulate exam-day conditions exactly. After submission, review the auto-generated analytics to see your accuracy, time per question and section-wise performance. Then go through every wrong and skipped question with the explanation, mentally tagging the underlying concept rather than just memorising the answer. Revisit this quiz after 7-10 days; your second attempt should be 15-20% faster with noticeably better accuracy. Bookmark this page and revisit weekly as we add new quizzes on related topics. AajExam quiz design principles: every quiz on the platform is curated by subject experts using the actual question formats, difficulty distributions and time pressures of the target government exams. We deliberately avoid generic "textbook" questions in favour of exam-replicating ones. Solutions are written in plain English (and Hindi where source material was bilingual), with step-by-step working for quantitative problems, grammar rules for English questions, and direct reference statements for general awareness items. Performance analytics after each attempt include accuracy, attempt rate, time spent per question, and an estimated all-India percentile so you know exactly where you stand against other candidates. This quiz is completely free to attempt. You only need a free AajExam account to track your performance across attempts, view detailed solutions and unlock the platform-wide analytics dashboard. The platform is mobile-friendly and works seamlessly on smartphones, tablets and desktops — so you can sharpen your networking (Computer Awareness / Fundamentals) skills in any spare 15-minute window.

Computer Networking Quiz — Questions with Solutions

All 25 questions from this quiz with the correct answer and explanation. Attempt them yourself first, then open each solution to check your reasoning.

  1. Q1.LAN stands for:

    • A.Local Area Network
    • B.Large Area Network
    • C.Linked Area Network
    • D.Local Access Node
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    Answer: A. Local Area Network

    LAN stands for Local Area Network.

  2. Q2.WAN stands for:

    • A.Wide Area Network
    • B.Wired Access Network
    • C.Web Area Network
    • D.Wireless Application Network
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    Answer: A. Wide Area Network

    WAN stands for Wide Area Network.

  3. Q3.Which device connects multiple computers in a network and forwards data based on MAC addresses?

    • A.Switch
    • B.Modem
    • C.Scanner
    • D.Printer
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    Answer: A. Switch

    A switch forwards data to specific devices using MAC addresses.

  4. Q4.Which device is used to connect different networks together?

    • A.Router
    • B.Keyboard
    • C.Monitor
    • D.Speaker
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    Answer: A. Router

    A router connects and routes traffic between different networks.

  5. Q5.The full form of IP is:

    • A.Internet Protocol
    • B.Internal Program
    • C.Internet Program
    • D.Internal Protocol
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    Answer: A. Internet Protocol

    IP stands for Internet Protocol.

  6. Q6.Which network topology connects all computers to a single central cable?

    • A.Bus topology
    • B.Star topology
    • C.Ring topology
    • D.Mesh topology
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    Answer: A. Bus topology

    In bus topology, all nodes connect to one central cable (the bus).

  7. Q7.In a star topology, all devices are connected to a:

    • A.Central hub/switch
    • B.Single shared cable only
    • C.Ring of cables
    • D.No central device
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    Answer: A. Central hub/switch

    Star topology has all nodes connected to a central hub or switch.

  8. Q8.The full form of DNS is:

    • A.Domain Name System
    • B.Data Network Service
    • C.Direct Network System
    • D.Domain Network Server
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    Answer: A. Domain Name System

    DNS stands for Domain Name System.

  9. Q9.Which protocol is commonly used to transfer files over the internet?

    • A.FTP
    • B.HTTP only
    • C.SMTP
    • D.POP3
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    Answer: A. FTP

    FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is used for transferring files.

  10. Q10.The full form of TCP/IP is:

    • A.Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
    • B.Total Control Program/Internet Process
    • C.Transfer Control Protocol/Internal Program
    • D.Transmission Control Process/Internet Program
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    Answer: A. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

    TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.

  11. Q11.Which of the following is a wireless networking technology?

    • A.Wi-Fi
    • B.Ethernet cable
    • C.Coaxial cable
    • D.Optical fiber only
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    Answer: A. Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi enables wireless network connectivity.

  12. Q12.A MAC address is used to uniquely identify a:

    • A.Network device/interface
    • B.Software license
    • C.File format
    • D.Email account
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    Answer: A. Network device/interface

    MAC addresses uniquely identify network interface hardware.

  13. Q13.Which port number is commonly used for HTTP traffic?

    • A.21
    • B.25
    • C.80
    • D.110
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    Answer: C. 80

    Port 80 is the standard port for HTTP.

  14. Q14.The full form of VPN is:

    • A.Virtual Private Network
    • B.Verified Public Network
    • C.Virtual Public Node
    • D.Verified Private Node
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    Answer: A. Virtual Private Network

    VPN stands for Virtual Private Network.

  15. Q15.Bandwidth in networking refers to:

    • A.The data transfer capacity of a network
    • B.The physical length of a cable
    • C.The colour of network cables
    • D.The brand of a router
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    Answer: A. The data transfer capacity of a network

    Bandwidth measures how much data can be transmitted over a network.

  16. Q16.Which device amplifies or regenerates a weakening signal in a network?

    • A.Repeater
    • B.Printer
    • C.Scanner
    • D.Monitor
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    Answer: A. Repeater

    A repeater boosts signals to extend network range.

  17. Q17.The full form of HTTP is:

    • A.HyperText Transfer Protocol
    • B.HyperText Transmission Process
    • C.High Transfer Text Protocol
    • D.HyperText Technical Protocol
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    Answer: A. HyperText Transfer Protocol

    HTTP stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol.

  18. Q18.Which of these is a secure version of HTTP?

    • A.HTTPS
    • B.FTP
    • C.SMTP
    • D.DNS
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    Answer: A. HTTPS

    HTTPS adds encryption (SSL/TLS) to standard HTTP.

  19. Q19.A network confined to a small geographical area, like an office, is called a:

    • A.WAN
    • B.LAN
    • C.MAN only
    • D.Internet
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    Answer: B. LAN

    A LAN covers a small area such as a home, school or office.

  20. Q20.In Wi-Fi networks, the SSID refers to the:

    • A.Service Set Identifier (network name)
    • B.Security key length
    • C.IP address range
    • D.Router's brand name
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    Answer: A. Service Set Identifier (network name)

    SSID is the name identifying a wireless network.

  21. Q21.Which layer of networking is mainly responsible for routing data between networks?

    • A.Network layer
    • B.Physical layer only
    • C.Application layer only
    • D.Session layer only
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    Answer: A. Network layer

    The network layer (e.g., in the OSI model) handles routing.

  22. Q22.The full form of URL is:

    • A.Uniform Resource Locator
    • B.Universal Resource Link
    • C.Uniform Retrieval Link
    • D.Universal Reference Locator
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    Answer: A. Uniform Resource Locator

    URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator.

  23. Q23.Which device typically connects a home LAN to the internet?

    • A.Router
    • B.Keyboard
    • C.Mouse
    • D.Speaker
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    Answer: A. Router

    A router connects local networks to external networks like the internet.

  24. Q24.A firewall in a network is primarily used for:

    • A.Security and blocking unauthorized access
    • B.Increasing screen resolution
    • C.Printing documents
    • D.Charging devices
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    Answer: A. Security and blocking unauthorized access

    Firewalls protect networks by filtering unauthorized traffic.

  25. Q25.Bluetooth is an example of which type of network?

    • A.Personal Area Network (PAN)
    • B.Wide Area Network (WAN)
    • C.Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
    • D.Campus Area Network (CAN)
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    Answer: A. Personal Area Network (PAN)

    Bluetooth connects devices over short range, forming a PAN.

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Which government exams does this quiz prepare me for?

networking questions appear regularly in SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD; IBPS PO, Clerk; SBI PO, Clerk; RRB NTPC, Group D; UPSC prelims and most State PSC exams. The specific weightage varies by exam — check the exam pattern on the corresponding AajExam exam page for details.