Q1: 1. In computer networks, which device is responsible for forwarding data packets to their intended destination?

• A) Router
• B) Switch
• C) Modem
• D) Hub

Q2: 2. A network switch operates at which layer of the OSI model?

• A) Data Link Layer
• B) Network Layer
• C) Physical Layer
• D) Transport Layer

Q3: 3. What is the primary function of a switch in a computer network?

• A) Amplifying signals
• B) Filtering and forwarding data packets
• C) Converting digital signals to analog
• D) Establishing wireless connections

Q4: 4. Which switching technique involves establishing a direct path between source and destination before data transfer?

• A) Circuit Switching
• B) Packet Switching
• C) Message Switching
• D) Virtual Circuit Switching

Q5: 5. In a real-life scenario, which switching method is most suitable for a phone call where a dedicated connection is needed for the duration of the call?

• A) Circuit Switching
• B) Packet Switching
• C) Message Switching
• D) Virtual Circuit Switching

Q6: 6. Which type of switch is designed to forward data based on MAC addresses?

• A) Layer 2 Switch
• B) Layer 3 Switch
• C) Managed Switch
• D) Unmanaged Switch

Q7: 7. A switch with VLAN support operates at which layer of the OSI model?

• A) Data Link Layer
• B) Network Layer
• C) Transport Layer
• D) Application Layer

Q8: 8. Which switching method allows multiple data packets to be transmitted simultaneously over the same network?

• A) Packet Switching
• B) Circuit Switching
• C) Message Switching
• D) Virtual Circuit Switching

Q9: 9. In a scenario where data packets are divided into smaller units before transmission, which switching method is being used?

• A) Packet Switching
• B) Circuit Switching
• C) Message Switching
• D) Virtual Circuit Switching

Q10: 10. What is the advantage of using store-and-forward switching over cut-through switching in a network?

• A) Lower latency
• B) Higher throughput
• C) Error detection
• D) Lower cost

Q11: 11. Which type of switch forwards data based on IP addresses and routing information?

• A) Layer 2 Switch
• B) Layer 3 Switch
• C) Managed Switch
• D) Unmanaged Switch

Q12: 12. In a scenario where data packets are routed dynamically based on network conditions, which switching method is being used?

• A) Packet Switching
• B) Circuit Switching
• C) Message Switching
• D) Virtual Circuit Switching

Q13: 13. What is a disadvantage of circuit switching compared to packet switching?

• A) Higher latency
• B) Lower security
• C) Inefficient use of bandwidth
• D) Limited scalability

Q14: 14. Which type of switch allows for configuration of Quality of Service (QoS) parameters?

• A) Layer 2 Switch
• B) Layer 3 Switch
• C) Managed Switch
• D) Unmanaged Switch

Q15: 15. In a real-life example, which switching method is best suited for sending emails over a network?

• A) Packet Switching
• B) Circuit Switching
• C) Message Switching
• D) Virtual Circuit Switching

Q16: 16. Which switching method is commonly used in traditional telephone networks?

• A) Circuit Switching
• B) Packet Switching
• C) Message Switching
• D) Virtual Circuit Switching

Q17: 17. What is a characteristic of cut-through switching compared to store-and-forward switching?

• A) Higher latency
• B) Lower error rates
• C) Greater compatibility
• D) Reduced network congestion

Q18: 18. Which type of switch provides basic connectivity without advanced features such as VLAN support or Quality of Service?

• A) Layer 2 Switch
• B) Layer 3 Switch
• C) Managed Switch
• D) Unmanaged Switch

Q19: 19. In a scenario where data packets are stored and verified before being forwarded, which switching method is being used?

• A) Packet Switching
• B) Circuit Switching
• C) Message Switching
• D) Virtual Circuit Switching

Q20: 20. What is the advantage of using packet switching over circuit switching in terms of resource utilization?

• A) Higher bandwidth allocation
• B) Reduced network congestion
• C) Lower setup time
• D) Improved security

Q21: 21. Which switch type is capable of routing data based on both MAC addresses and IP addresses?

• A) Layer 2 Switch
• B) Layer 3 Switch
• C) Managed Switch
• D) Unmanaged Switch

Q22: 22. In a real-life scenario, which switching method is most suitable for video streaming services that require continuous data transmission?

• A) Packet Switching
• B) Circuit Switching
• C) Message Switching
• D) Virtual Circuit Switching

Q23: 23. What is a disadvantage of store-and-forward switching compared to cut-through switching?

• A) Higher latency
• B) Lower error rates
• C) Reduced network congestion
• D) Improved scalability

Q24: 24. Which type of switch is typically used in large enterprise networks for advanced routing and security features?

• A) Layer 2 Switch
• B) Layer 3 Switch
• C) Managed Switch
• D) Unmanaged Switch

Q25: 25. In a scenario where data packets are delivered in sequential order to the destination, which switching method is being used?

• A) Packet Switching
• B) Circuit Switching
• C) Message Switching
• D) Virtual Circuit Switching