Computer Network
What type of transmission is involved in communication between a computer and a keyboard?

A. Half-duplex
B. Full-duplex
C. Simplex
D. Automatic

Explanation: In simplex transmission, data flows in single direction which in this case refers to the data flowing from the keyboard to the computer. Another example would be of the mouse where the data flows from the mouse to the computer only.

Which layer provides the services to user?

A. Physical layer
B. Presentation layer
C. Session layer
D. Application layer

Explanation: In networking, a user mainly interacts with application layer to create and send information to other computer or network. Application layer provides the interface between applications and the network. It is the top-most layer in both the TCP/IP and the OSI model.

Which connection is necessary for a computer to join the internet?

A. Internet society
B. Internet service provider
C. Different computer
D. Internet architecture board

Explanation: The ISPs (Internet Service Providers) are the main agents through which every computer is connected to the internet. They are licensed to allot public IP addresses to its customers in order to connect them to the internet.

Which of the following allows you to connect and login to a remote computer?

A. SMTP
B. HTTP
C. FTP
D. Telnet

Explanation: Telnet provides access to the command-line interface on a remote computer. One can login to the computer from the command-line interface.

Which of the following is used in an attempt to render a computer resource unavailable to its intended users?

A. Botnet process
B. Worms attack
C. Virus attack
D. Denial-of-service attack

Explanation: In a Denial of Service attack, the attacker won’t let the victims access the network by using a certain method that ensures that an essential network resource is unavailable to the victim. The methods that the attacker can use are vulnerability attack, bandwidth flooding and connection flooding.