Computer Network (Network Topology and Networking Devices ) (ET: 1.5 Hours)
Network Topology & Networking Devices
Topic Wise Question Bank
Computer Network
  • What is Network Topology? Explain the different types of Network Topology with suitable diagrams. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Bus, Ring, Star, Tree, Mesh, and Hybrid Topology.
  • What is a Networking Device? Explain the functions and OSI layers of Hub, Repeater, Bridge, Switch, Router, Modem, Gateway, and Brouter.
  • What is a Repeater? Explain Signal Attenuation and describe how a repeater helps extend the communication distance.
  • What is a Firewall? Explain its purpose and discuss the major types of firewalls, including Packet Filtering, Stateful Inspection, Circuit-Level Gateway, Application Layer, Proxy, NGFW, WAF, UTM, and Host-Based Firewall.
  • Differentiate between a Traditional Firewall and a Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) based on packet inspection, application awareness, threat detection, OSI layers, IPS, cost, and performance.
  • What is a Gateway? Explain its functions and discuss how a gateway enables communication between networks using different protocols or architectures.
  • What is an Access Point (AP)? Explain how an access point connects wireless devices to a wired LAN. Mention its functions, advantages, and common applications.
  • A large organization needs a network that is reliable, scalable, and fault-tolerant. Which network topology and networking devices would you recommend? Justify your answer based on cost, redundancy, performance, and network management.
📘 Network Topology and Devices
1. Which type of topology describes the actual physical arrangement of cables and devices?
2. Which type of topology describes how data flows between devices?
3. Which topology connects all devices to a single backbone cable?
4. Which cable is the main shared communication path in a bus topology?
5. In a bus topology, what happens when a device transmits data?
6. What is a major disadvantage of bus topology?
7. Which topology connects each device to exactly two neighboring devices in a closed loop?
8. Which mechanism is historically associated with Token Ring networks?
9. What is a major advantage of token-based ring transmission?
10. Which topology connects all devices to a central hub or switch?
11. What is a major advantage of star topology?
12. What is the major single point of failure in a traditional star topology?
13. Which topology organizes devices in a hierarchical structure with branches?
14. Which two topology concepts are commonly associated with tree topology?
15. Which topology provides multiple communication paths between devices?
16. In which type of mesh topology is every device directly connected to every other device?
17. What is the main advantage of full mesh topology?
18. What is the main disadvantage of full mesh topology?
19. What is a partial mesh topology?
20. What is hybrid topology?
21. Which topology is most suitable when different parts of a network need different structural designs?
22. Which topology is generally the most scalable among traditional topologies when designed hierarchically?
23. Which networking device broadcasts an incoming signal to all connected ports?
24. At which OSI layer does a traditional hub operate?
25. Which networking device uses MAC addresses to forward Ethernet frames?
26. Which OSI layer is primarily associated with a traditional Ethernet switch?
27. Which device is essentially a multi-port bridge in modern Ethernet networks?
28. Which device connects different IP networks and forwards packets using destination IP addresses?
29. Which table does a router primarily use to select a path for a packet?
30. Which OSI layer is primarily associated with a traditional router?
31. Which device regenerates or retransmits a weakened signal to extend communication distance?
32. At which OSI layer does a traditional repeater operate?
33. Which device converts digital signals to analog and analog signals to digital?
34. What is the main purpose of a Network Interface Card (NIC)?
35. Which address is commonly associated with a network interface for local network identification?
36. Which device allows wireless clients to connect to a wired LAN?
37. Which technology is primarily provided by a wireless access point?
38. Which device combines basic bridging and routing functions?
39. Which OSI layers are associated with a brouter?
40. Which device is designed to connect dissimilar networks and may translate between different protocols?
41. Which networking device is primarily used to divide a LAN into smaller segments using MAC addresses?
42. Which firewall type examines individual packets using parameters such as IP address, port, and protocol?
43. Which firewall keeps track of the state of active network connections?
44. Which firewall acts as an intermediary between an internal client and an external destination?
45. Which firewall is specifically designed to protect web applications from attacks such as SQL injection and XSS?
46. Which firewall type combines traditional firewall functions with application awareness and integrated intrusion prevention?
47. What is the main difference between a traditional stateful firewall and an NGFW?
48. Which feature is most closely associated with an NGFW rather than a basic packet-filtering firewall?
49. Which firewall is mainly deployed to protect an individual computer or server?
50. Which firewall is designed specifically to protect cloud-based resources?
51. Which statement best distinguishes a WAF from an NGFW?
52. Which firewall approach combines several security functions such as firewall, antivirus, and intrusion prevention in one platform?
53. Which statement best describes a distributed firewall?

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