Types, and Network Structures Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is data in computing? - CORRECT ANSWER Information translated into a form efficient
for movement or processing, represented as binary values (1 and 0).
What is a bit? - CORRECT ANSWER The smallest unit of data, representing a single value.
What is a database? - CORRECT ANSWER An organized collection of structured information
or data, typically stored electronically and controlled by a database management system (DBMS).
What does computer networking refer to? - CORRECT ANSWER Interconnected computing
devices that can exchange data and share resources using communications protocols.
What are nodes in a computer network? - CORRECT ANSWER Basic building blocks that can
be data communication equipment (DCE) like modems or data terminal equipment (DTE) like
computers.
What is a link in networking? - CORRECT ANSWER The transmission media connecting two
nodes, which can be physical (like cables) or wireless.
What characterizes a centralized network? - CORRECT ANSWER A network controlled by a
central authority that manages users and processes, where failure of the central server can bring down
the network.
Give an example of a centralized network. - CORRECT ANSWER Platforms like Facebook and
youtube, where a single entity controls all data and processes.
What is a decentralized network? - CORRECT ANSWER A network configuration with
multiple authorities, where no single entity controls the entire network, making it more resilient to
attacks.