What is the purpose of a cable tester in networking? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the purpose of a cable tester in networking?
A. To measure network speed
B. To connect networks
C. To verify cable continuity and wiring
D. To assign IP addresses
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Cable testers check for opens, shorts, and proper pinouts in network cables.

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What is the purpose of a subnet mask?
A. To encrypt data
B. To define the network portion and host portion of an IP address
C. To assign MAC addresses
D. To resolve domain names

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A subnet mask separates the IP address into network and host bits.

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Question #2
Which IP address range indicates a Class A network identity under traditional routing rules?
A. 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255
B. 192.0.0.0 to 223.255.255.255
C. 128.0.0.0 to 191.255.255.255
D. 1.0.0.0 to 126.255.255.255

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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Which network topology is used in early Ethernet networks with coaxial cable?
A. Bus
B. Mesh
C. Ring
D. Star

Correct Answer: Option A


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Early Ethernet used a bus topology with coaxial cable (thicknet/thinnet).

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