Computer Networks

Class 12 · Computer Science · 14 Questions

2beginner💡 Understand2 marksShort Answer

What do you understand by the term network?

3beginner💡 Understand2 marksShort Answer

Mention any two main advantages of using a network of computing devices.

4intermediate🔍 Analyze3 marksShort Answer

Differentiate between LAN and WAN.

5beginner🧠 Remember2 marksVery Short

Write down the names of few commonly used networking devices.

6intermediate🔧 Apply1 markVery Short

Two universities in different States want to transfer information. Which type of network they need to use for this?

7beginner🧠 Remember2 marksShort Answer

Define the term topology. What are the popular network topologies?

8intermediate🔍 Analyze2 marksShort Answer

How is tree topology different from bus topology?

9intermediate🔧 Apply2 marksShort Answer

Identify the type of topology from the following:

10beginner💡 Understand2 marksShort Answer

What do you mean by a modem? Why is it used?

12intermediate🔧 Apply4 marksDiagram

Draw a network layout of star topology and bus topology connecting five computers.

13beginner💡 Understand2 marksShort Answer

What is the significance of MAC address?

14intermediate🔍 Analyze3 marksShort Answer

How is IP address different from MAC address? Discuss briefly.

15beginner💡 Understand2 marksShort Answer

What is DNS? What is a DNS server?

16intermediate🔧 Apply4 marksLong Answer

Sahil, a class X student, has just started understanding the basics of Internet and web technologies. He is a bit confused in between the terms “World Wide Web” and “Internet”. Help him in understanding both the terms with the help of suitable examples of each.