Data Communications Quiz 1

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This is Part one of CSEC Style Multiple choice questions under the topic Data Communications.

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1.

Which of the following is NOT a type of transmission media?
- A.
  
  Coaxial
- B.
  
  Twisted Pair
- C.
  
  Modem
- D.
  
  Microwave
Correct Answer
C. Modem

Explanation
Modem it is a telecommunications processor used to convert digital signals into analog ones which is usually transmitted via the telephone line. See Modem

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2.

The office gave you a mobile device to access its VPN, email and messaging services. You are the proud owner of a/an:
- A.
  
  I pod
- B.
  
  Web cam
- C.
  
  Flash Drive
- D.
  
  Smart Phone
Correct Answer
D. Smart pHone

Explanation
Smart Phone: These devices not only make calls but they can browse the web and handle data, voice and images. See Smart Phone and VPN (Virtual Private Network).

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3.

The company offers you the ability to surf the web from your home, check email and download software, you have just subscribed to:
- A.
  
  An Internet Service Provider
- B.
  
  Flow
- C.
  
  Lime
- D.
  
  Internet Development Company
Correct Answer
A. An Internet Service Provider

Explanation
See ISP.

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4.

Persons at a downtown cafe realized that they were able to access the internet on their laptops. The Cafe could be considered a:
- A.
  
  Metropolitan Area Network
- B.
  
  Hot spot
- C.
  
  Local Area Network
- D.
  
  Satellite
Correct Answer
B. Hot spot

Explanation
Hotspot : This is a location that has a Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) signal. See Wi-Fi.

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5.

1) Which of the following items CANNOT be sent via email?
- A.
  
  Text Documents
- B.
  
  Parcels
- C.
  
  Sound Filters
- D.
  
  Graphics Images
Correct Answer
B. Parcels

Explanation
Parcels : They are physical packages usually sent via snail mail or courier services.

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6.

1) Which of the following item is used to create a webpage?
- A.
  
  Home Page and Website
- B.
  
  HTML and Authoring Tool
- C.
  
  ISP and Web Browser
- D.
  
  Internet and URL
Correct Answer
B. HTML and Authoring Tool

Explanation
HTML and Authoring tool. HTML, which stands for Hypertext Markup Language, is the predominant markup language for web pages. It provides a means to create structured documents by denoting structural semantics for text such as headings, paragraphs, lists etc as well as for links, quotes, and other items. ...See HTML, Learn HTML.

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1) Which of the following technologies does not facilitate the transferring of data between computers in adjacent buildings?
- A.
  
  Fibre Optic
- B.
  
  Blue Tooth
- C.
  
  Twisted Pair
- D.
  
  Microwave
Correct Answer
B. Blue Tooth

Explanation
Bluetooth: this is a short radio wave signal with range between 1-30 feet. Its wavelength cannot go far. See Bluetooth.

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8.

A group of persons who share a common interest and communicate by posting message and replies on the internet are referred to as a/an:
- A.
  
  Podcast
- B.
  
  Newsgroup
- C.
  
  Uploader
- D.
  
  Surfer
Correct Answer
B. Newsgroup

Explanation
Newsgroup, this is a type of online discussion group on a Usenet service, the users are geographically spaced apart but usually share a common interest and usually post in areas that have similar subject lines. See newsgroup and Usenet.

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1) Uploading and downloading data to or from a remote computer is done using:
- A.
  
  File Transfer Protocol
- B.
  
  Inter relay chat
- C.
  
  Blogging
- D.
  
  Instant messaging
Correct Answer
A. File Transfer Protocol

Explanation
File Transfer Protocol, this is a layer of the internet that is responsible for data handling. see FTP.

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10.

1) Each Website on the internet can be accessed by entering a unique address. This address is referred to as the:
- A.
  
  HTTP
- B.
  
  HTML
- C.
  
  FTP
- D.
  
  URL
Correct Answer
D. URL

Explanation
A Uniform Resource Locator: the address of a web page, ftp site, audio stream or other Internet resource; for example, “http://www.cxc.org/”

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Data Communications Quiz 1

Which of the following is NOT a type of transmission media?

The office gave you a mobile device to access its VPN, email and messaging services. You are the proud owner of a/an:

The company offers you the ability to surf the web from your home, check email and download software, you have just subscribed to:

Persons at a downtown cafe realized that they were able to access the internet on their laptops. The Cafe could be considered a:

1) Which of the following items CANNOT be sent via email?

1) Which of the following item is used to create a webpage?

1) Which of the following technologies does not facilitate the transferring of data between computers in adjacent buildings?

A group of persons who share a common interest and communicate by posting message and replies on the internet are referred to as a/an:

1) Uploading and downloading data to or from a remote computer is done using:

1) Each Website on the internet can be accessed by entering a unique address. This address is referred to as the: