Computer networking is an important topic in the Class 10 Computer Applications syllabus. It helps students understand how computers communicate, share data, and access resources through networks. Key concepts include types of networks, network devices, communication media, internet services, IP addresses, and network security.
Networking Class 10 Sample Paper MCQs
1. Which of the following is NOT a web service?
a. Sending an email via a webmail client
b. Making online transactions through a banking portal
c. Sharing files through Bluetooth
d. Conducting online classes for students
Explanation: Sharing files through Bluetooth is not a web service. It is used for transferring data between two mobile phones.
2. What does TCP/IP stand for?
a. Transmission Control Programme/Internet Protocol
b. Transfer Control Programme/Internet Protocol
c. Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Provider
d. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
Explanation: The TCP/IP protocol used to transmit data from one computer to another computer.
3. Information retrieval refers to the process of:
a. Locating and accessing information through search engines
b. Sending and receiving emails using different email protocols
c. Transferring files from one device to another using protocols
d. Fetching web pages from a server
Explanation: Information retrieval refers to the process where people can find information using a search engine.
4. Which of the following is the use of VoIP technology?
a. Transmitting multimedia content over the internet
b. Sending and receiving emails
c. Making voice calls over the internet
d. Hosting websites on servers
Explanation: VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol, basically used for internet voice calls.
5. Which of the following best describes the main responsibility of a web server?
a. Storing files on a local device
b. Transmitting data across the internet
c. Hosting websites and delivering content to web browsers
d. Encrypting files to ensure secure transfer
Explanation: A web server hosts websites and delivers content to browsers.
6. Rahul wants to access another computer system remotely. Which protocol should he use?
a. SMTP
b. POP3
c. HTTP
d. TELNET
Explanation: TELNET allows remote login to another computer.
7. Assertion a.: FTP is used for transferring files over a network.
Reason (R): FTP encrypts all file transfers for secure communication.
a. Both A and R are True, and R correctly explains a.
b. Both A and R are True, but R does not correctly explain a.
c. A is True, but R is False.
d. A is false, but R is true.
8. Assertion a.: When we enter the URL of a website in the address bar, the web browser retrieves the web page from a web server.
Reason (R): The web browser uses the HTTP protocol to interact with web servers and retrieve web pages.
a. Both A and R are True, and R correctly explains a.
b. Both A and R are True, but R does not correctly explain a.
c. A is True, but R is False.
d. A is false, but R is true.
9. Shreya wants to securely copy files between two servers or two connected machines over the Internet. Which protocol should she prefer for getting her task completed?
a. FTP
b. HTTP
c. SCP
d. Telnet
Explanation: SCP stands for “Secure Copy Protocol”; it is basically used to transfer files between a local host and a remote host securely.
10. Which protocol is used for video conferencing among multiple participants?
a. Telnet
b. Http
c. VoIP
d. SFTP
11. Select the correct option to fill in the blank:
A website may consist of _.
a. Static Webpages
b. Dynamic Webpages
c. Both a and b.
d. Domain.
12. Making a copy of your webpage on the computer is known as…?
a. Uploading
b. Browsing
c. Downloading
d. None of the above.
13. Himani, a class X student, wants to remotely access a computer system far from her house. Which protocol, out of the following, should she prefer to access or log in to remotely?
a. FTP
b. SFTP
c. TCP/IP
d. TELNET
14. Assertion (A): A set of rules, used over the networks, is called a protocol.
Reason (R): HTML is an example of a protocol.
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c. Assertion a. is true, and Reason (R) is false.
d. Assertion a. is false and reason (R) is true.
15. Assertion (A): Chat and e-mail are live/real-time conversations between people/machines.
Reason (R): We have to be online in both
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c. Assertion a. is true, and Reason (R) is false.
d. Assertion a. is false and reason (R) is true.
16. The acronym ‘SSH’ stands for _____.
a. Safe Shell
b. Software Shell
c. Secure Shell
d. Simple Shell
Explanation: The SSH, or Secure Shell, is a cryptographic network protocol that allows users to securely access, manage and run commands on a remote computer or server.
17. Which of the following is an example of a social networking website?
a. wikipedia.org
b. Facebook.com
c. cbse.gov.in
d. ncert.nic.in
18. Assertion (A): A search engine is a hardware device that searches for any websites on the World Wide Web.
Reason (R): Google Search and Microsoft’s Bing are two popular search engines.
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c. Assertion a. is true, and Reason (R) is false.
d. Assertion a. is false and reason (R) is true.
19. Which protocol is used to send an e-mail over a network?
a. SMTP
b. POP3
c. FTP
d. HTTP
Explanation: The SMTP stands for “Simple Mail Transfer Protocol”, basically used to transfer mail.
20. What is the full form of SMTP?
a. Simple Message Transfer Protocol
b. Secure Message Transmission Protocol
c. Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
d. Secure Mail Transmit Protocol
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