Computer Networks – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. 121. What is routing?

   • A. The process of selecting paths for traffic in a network or across multiple networks
   • B. The process of connecting devices within a local network
   • C. The process of detecting network errors
   • D. The process of encrypting network data

2. 122. What is a routing protocol?

   • A. A set of rules that routers use to communicate with each other and determine the best paths for data packets
   • B. A type of network hardware
   • C. A network security standard
   • D. A data transmission medium

3. 123. Which of the following is a routing protocol?

   • A. OSPF
   • B. HTTP
   • C. FTP
   • D. SMTP

4. 124. What is network latency?

   • A. The delay in data transfer across a network
   • B. The speed of data transmission
   • C. The number of devices on a network
   • D. The physical distance between devices

5. 125. What is network bandwidth?

   • A. The maximum rate of data transfer across a network connection
   • B. The physical size of the network
   • C. The number of protocols used
   • D. The security level of the network

6. 126. What is network throughput?

   • A. The actual rate of data transfer achieved in a network
   • B. The theoretical maximum bandwidth
   • C. The delay in data transfer
   • D. The number of network devices

7. 127. What is Bluetooth?

   • A. A wireless technology standard used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances using short-wavelength UHF radio waves
   • B. A high-speed wired network technology
   • C. A long-range wireless communication system
   • D. A network security protocol

8. 128. What is network management?

   • A. The process of administering and operating computer networks
   • B. The physical installation of network cables
   • C. The development of network software
   • D. The design of network topologies