Networks · Network basics & components

4 questions · 5 marks · 1 paper

Answer key

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

BS Degree Programme · Examination & Study Paper

Computer Networks

Network basics & components

Official Paper

Examination Instructions & Guidelines

Solve on notebook/paper first before checking solutions.
MCQ: Exactly 1 option is correct. Negative marking applies.
MSQ: One or more options correct. Select all to score.
Scientific calculator allowed for all calculations.
Official answer key is sealed at the end of this sheet.

Q1MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Key ↓
In computer networking, an endpoint (or host) refers to a machine running a user application.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
Q2MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Key ↓
The unique physical address of a device’s network interface card (NIC) is called a MAC address.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
Q3MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Key ↓
In packet-switched networks, buffer management is important mainly to prevent packet loss during traffic spikes.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
Q4MSQ2 Marks·Choose all correct options
Key ↓
1. AP
2. BQ
3. CR
4. DT

Official Key

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