Networking MCQs
Networking MCQs
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1: True or false? Inviting colleagues to lunch can be an effective networking tool.
A. True
B. FALSE
2: If you only know someone through a social networking site like LinkedIn or Facebook, it's inappropriate to ask him or her for an in-person meeting.
A. F
B. T
3: If you want to maintain a professional connection with your old supervisor, what is the recommended frequency in which you should you touch base?
A. Once a year
B. Every 3-4 months
C. Several times a month
D. Every week
4: What is the golden rule of networking?
A. Talk for 15 minutes and exit conversation
B. Let them ask all the questions
C. Ask how you can help your contact
D. Ask how your contact can help you
5: Which of the following is NOT commonly found on business cards?
A. Twitter handle
B. Cell phone number
C. Home address
D. Email address
6: Which of the following is the best definition of professional networking?
A. Sending memos to your boss to keep him informed
B. Relationship-building that exposes you to to a new interest
C. A team-building practice inside your company
7: What is LinkedIn most commonly used for amongst entry-level employees?
A. Industry networking
B. Job search and networking with co-workers
C. Keeping in touch
D. None of these
8: Which of the following is a good icebreaker at a networking event?
A. Hi, my name is John, and I work in public relations at Superhero PR. Which firm are you with?
B. Wow, this room is packed. How many people do you think are here? Who knew there were so many people in PR in San Francisco?
C. That campaign your company produced was amazing. I'd love to hear how you came up with the idea.
D. All of these
9: What is the recommended way you should act while at a networking event?
A. Be serious, and don’t reveal things about your personal life
B. Change your personality to match the tone of the person with whom you're speaking
C. Be the fun, life of the party everyone wants to talk to
D. Be genuine- being yourself is best
10: What should you ask your contacts for when job hunting?
A. To write your cover letter
B. Advice and introductions
C. A job
11: True or false? For efficiency's sake, you should ignore contacts that are not directly related to your interests.
A. False
B. TRUE
12: Which of the following is an appropriate way to keep in touch with a contact you made while networking?
A. Call them when you need a favor
B. Email them an article you think they might be interested in with a quick message
C. Call them during the work day to chat
D. Email them with an update about your latest promotion
13: After meeting a new contact, it is recommended that you:
A. Follow up that day with a quick email telling them about recent projects you've led
B. Follow up that day with a quick email saying it was nice to meet them,
C. Invite them out for a drink that day so you can tell them more about yourself
D. Text them that day and invite them to your office by the end of the week
14: What is LinkedIn most commonly used for amongst Middle Management?
A. Networking with their friends and family
B. Keeping in touch and industry networking
C. None of these
D. Hiring new employees
15: Prior to attending a networking event, you should:
A. Add everyone on the event list to your company newsletter
B. Mail your business card to everyone on the list
C. Send a personalized email to everyone you want to meet
16: True or False? It is best to start networking when you are looking for a job and not before or after you are hired.
A. True
B. False
17: In a networking situation, when should you give the other person your business card?
A. During the conversation
B. Don't give them a card, contact them later
C. At the beginning of the conversation
D. At the end of the conversation
18: When meeting someone for the first time, what do you want to avoid?
A. Asking them about their hobbies
B. Complimenting them on their business card
C. Asking for favors
D. Offering to introduce them to one of your contacts
19: Which of the following is probably the worst networking question?
A. How did you get involved in this line of work?
B. What did you think of the last presentation?
C. How long have you been in this industry?
D. How much revenue did your company make last year?
20: At a networking event, you should:
A. Talk to strangers and mingle with people you haven't met yet
B. Make your rounds with a friend or colleague
C. Spend the majority of the event with people you know well
D. Wait for mutual contacts to introduce you to people you would be interested in speaking with
21: If you're applying for a position at a contact's company, you should ask:
A. If you can use the contact's name in an email or phone call with the hiring manager
B. What their starting salary was
C. If they can pull a few strings
D. If they will give you inside information on the hiring manager
22: After landing a job, what should you do?
A. Cut off contact with your network because you don't need their help anymore
B. Start replacing your network with new contacts from your new job
C. Start reaching out to your network to try and set up a promotion
D. Let your networking contacts know and thank them for their assistance
23: Which is an appropriate comment during a networking event.
A. Wow, attendees went out of their way to wear their best outfits.
B. That outfit really highlights your figure.
24: What is the recommended number of people should you speak with at one time while networking?
A. Two people maximum. You don't want to miss anything important either one of them says
B. Three or more if the people are your age or younger, one or two if they are older than you
C. It's best to observe and not participate in conversations
D. Four or more people whenever possible. The more contacts in a shorter time, the better
25: What is the recommended way to tag-team a networking event with a co-worker or friend?
A. Split up as soon as you arrive, but have a game plan to help each other when needed
B. Stick together so you look more approachable
C. Stick together so you can show how well you work with others
D. Do a lap around the room together, and then go talk to the same person at the same time
26: At a networking event, you should open up a conversation with ________.
A. questions about their career
B. a statement about yourself and your business
C. casual conversation
D. a sales pitch
27: Which of the following is probably the best networking question?
A. Did you just get here?
B. What is your position title?
C. How did you get started in this line of work?
D. How much money do you make?
28: What is LinkedIn most commonly used for?
A. Testing a job candidate's computer literacy
B. Chatting with co-workers
C. Industry networking
D. Promoting businesses
29: If you become bored with the new person you are speaking with at a networking event, you should:
A. Sigh heavily and audibly so they know you are no longer interested in talking
B. Interrupt them and get away as quickly as you can
C. When at an appropriate point in the conversation, smile and genuinely thank them for their time
D. While they are talking, look around the room for someone else you know so that you can leave
30: At a networking event, it is generally best to ask _________ questions.
A. exclamatory
B. mysterious
C. closed-ended
D. open-ended
31: True or False? When attempting to connect with someone for the first time via social media, you should send them a long, detailed message.
A. False
B. True
32: True of false? Online social networks are not effective tools for formal business networking.
A. TRUE
B. False
33: True or false? If you cannot establish a contact in the first meeting, then it is a waste of time to keep building the relationship.
A. TRUE
B. False
34: After you get a business card from someone who can help you, you should ________.
A. call them immediately to make sure they gave you a real number
B. send them a pitch email that night.
C. text them later that night
D. record their information and contact them in a few days about potentially meeting
35: Which of the following is the best way to end a conversation at a networking event?
A. May I have your contact info so we can schedule a time to finish this conversation?
B. I'm actually job hunting now, can you help me get a job in marketing?
C. What are you doing at your job? You need to work for me!
D. Look me up on Facebook so we can chat later
36: True or false? Introducing your contacts to each other can help strengthen your personal network.
A. True
B. FALSE
37: What should you do immediately with a new contact's business card?
A. Show it to other people you meet and encourage them to contact the person
B. Memorize the contact information
C. Write where you met them, a quick note of what you discussed, and how you can help them on the back of it
38: What is a good question to ask someone you're networking with?
A. What advice would you give someone looking to start out in the business?
B. How did you get involved in the _________ industry?
C. All of these
D. What types of projects are you working on?
39: True or False? At a networking event, you should listen more than you talk about yourself.
A. False
B. True
40: Thanking people who help you is one way to stand out from the crowd and get even more referrals from them.
A. T
B. F
41: When you meet someone you want to build a relationship with, it's best to:
A. Give them your contact information
B. Get their contact information
C. Email them within 24 hours of meeting them
D. All of these
42: When inviting someone to connect with you on LinkedIn, what is the appropriate etiquette?
A. Follow up with a phone call immediately after
B. Send a personal message reminding them where you met, or saying why you're adding them
C. Send an invite every few days until they accept
D. Use the pre-written message
43: What should you always bring to a networking event?
A. A Wingman
B. A Tie
C. Business Cards
D. A Colleague
44: True or False? Networking is an activity for young people at the beginning of their career, not for successful professionals.
A. True
B. False
45: Which of the following is an aspect of personal brand?
A. Personality
B. All of these
C. Skills
D. Social media presence
46: True or false? Twitter can be an effective networking tool.
A. True
B. FALSE
47: Is it appropriate to drink at a networking event?
A. Yes, in moderation
B. No
C. Only if you order a drink for everyone you are talking to
48: Which of the following are inappropriate places for networking?
A. Religious events
B. Over dinner
C. The gym
D. None of these
49: To avoid seeming intrusive or presumptuous, you should offer to help contacts only when they specifically ask for your help.
A. F
B. T
50: True or false? The main goal of networking is to get as many questions answered as possible.
A. TRUE
B. False
51: True or False? You should try to sell your product by making a sales pitch while networking.
A. True
B. False
52: When attempting to connect with someone you haven't met yet on LinkedIn, which of the following would be good to include in your message?
A. Your biography as a way of introducing yourself
B. Point out a mutual connection
C. An apology for sending them an invitation prior to meeting them
D. None of these
53: When arriving at a networking event with a colleague, you should _________.
A. begin aggressively selling
B. talk amongst yourselves
C. split up
D. approach the most important contact together
54: You should think of your networking connections as:
A. People who will do you favors
B. Future employees
C. Advisers
D. Future employers
55: Apologizing when asking a professional contact for help shows:
A. That you're willing do to anything to please someone
B. You are really interested in the help they can provide
C. A lack of confidence and a lack of professionalism
D. You should have been more considerate of your ask before reaching out
56: What is the recommended number of times you should share and comment on a LinkedIn connections' posts?
A. None of these
B. As many times as you want, the more the better
C. Three to four comments per post, one share per day
D. Once a day maximum
57: What is a referral group?
A. A group of people you have referred to another member of your network
B. A meeting group where participants from non-competing companies exchange leads and referrals
C. None of these
D. A group of clients referred to you by one individual in your network
58: Which side should you wear your name tag on at a networking event?
A. The right side
B. The left side
59: What is the suggested waiting period between meeting a new professional connection and contacting them?
A. 2 days
B. 1 day
C. 5 days
D. 1 week
60: The most effective networkers take frequent breaks from networking, to give their mental batteries a chance to recharge.
A. F
B. T
61: Which of the following is the best example of a strategic alliance?
A. A celebrity endorses a car dealership in return for a discount
B. A celebrity endorses a car dealership
C. None of these
D. Two colleagues at an event pose as strangers and covertly direct conversation toward their business
62: Since networking can be so time-consuming, it's a good idea to research new prospects while updating current contacts on your search campaign.
A. F
B. T
63: What is the recommended number of times you should update your status on LinkedIn so you remain active and are visible to connections?
A. Once per week
B. 3 times a week
C. Once per day
D. 3 times a day
64: Which cable uses RJ45 connectors?
A. Thin Coaxial Cable
B. Thick Coaxial Cable
C. Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable
D. Shielded Twisted Pair Cable
65: Which of the following is not a fiber optic based network?
A. FDDI
B. ATM
C. Frame Relay
D. Ethernet
66: What is the speed of a T1 line?
A. 128 kbps
B. 144 kbps
C. 2.048 Mbps
D. 1.544 Mbps
67: What is the IEEE 802.3 standard related to?
A. Definition of the Logical Link Control (LLC) sublayer
B. Token Ring
C. Token Bus
D. Ethernet
68: According to the OSI model, which layer addresses the issue of connections (connection-oriented/ connection-less communication)?
A. Physical
B. Data Link
C. Network
D. Transport
69: How many bits of the MAC address are used by OUI portion?
A. 32 bits
B. 48 bits
C. 24 bits
D. 16 bits
70: What do you call a communication system in which data cannot be sent in both directions at the same time?
A. Half Duplex
B. Full Duplex
C. Asynchronous
D. Synchronous
71: What is a checksum?
A. An error detection technique
B. A network troubleshooting device
C. Another name for protocol header
D. Another name for protocol trailer
72: According to the OSI model, which layer performs the function of transforming bits of data into electrical signals and sending those signals across the media?
A. Network
B. Data Link
C. Transport
D. Physical
73: What is the maximum transmission speed of CAT 5 cable?
A. 10 Mbps
B. 16 Mbps
C. 100 Mbps
D. 1000 Mbps
74: What do you call a fibre optic cable in which the light signals follow a single path?
A. Multi mode
B. Single mode
C. Broadband
D. Baseband
75: According to the OSI model, which layer is responsible for sending acknowledgements?
A. Session
B. Transport
C. Data Link
D. Presentation
76: Which media access technique does Ethernet use?
A. CSMA/CA
B. CSMA/CD
C. Tokens
77: According to the OSI model, which layer addresses the issues of communication media and cable connectors etc?
A. Network
B. Data Link
C. Transport
D. Physical
78: For which layer of the OSI model has the Ethernet standard been defined?
A. Physical
B. Data Link
C. Network
D. Transport
E. Both a and b
79: What is ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode)?
A. It is a WAN technology based on frequency division multiplexing that uses fixed size packets known as cells
B. It is a WAN technology based on time division multiplexing that uses variable size packets
C. It is a WAN technology based on time division multiplexing that uses fixed size packets known as cells
D. It is a virtual circuit based WAN technology
80: Which of the following is a Class A network?
A. 172.0.0.0
B. 126.0.0.0
C. 192.0.0.0
D. 225.0.0.0
81: What does ISDN stand for?
A. Information Systems Digital Network
B. Integrated Services Digital Network
C. Internet Services Digital Network
D. Internet Systems Data Network
82: Which cable used for RJ11 connectors?
A. Thin Coaxial Cable
B. Thick Coaxial Cable
C. Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable
D. Telephone Cable
83: Which type of network uses dual fibre-optic rings?
A. Ethernet
B. FDDI
C. Token Ring
D. ATM
84: Which protocol is connection oriented?
A. TCP
B. IP
C. UDP
D. ICMP
85: What is the full form of DSL?
A. Digital Subscription Line
B. Digital Super Link
C. Digital Speed Line
D. Digital Subscriber Line
86: What is the full form of PPPoE?
A. Point to Point Protocol over Exchange
B. Point to Point Password over Ethernet
C. Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet
D. None of the above
87: Which of the following ranges are reserved as private addresses?
A. 192.168.0.0 - 192.255.255.255
B. 172.16.0.0 - 172.255.255.255
C. 10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255
D. 172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255
88: At which layer of the OSI model, does a Proxy Server operate?
A. Application
B. Transport
C. Session
D. Presentation
89: What is multiplexing?
A. Allowing multiple senders and receivers to share a single channel
B. Allowing multiple senders and receivers to share a single media
C. Allowing bi-directional communication
90: Which of the following protocols does not support Routing?
A. IPX/SPX
B. TCP/IP
C. NetBEUI
91: Which of the following is a disadvantage of Peer Networks?
A. They require high investment in the form of purchase of a server
B. hey require high investment in the form of purchase of a specialized network operating system
C. They usually require a network administrator
D. They have poor network security
92: Which of the following is used as a high speed network backbone media?
A. Thin Coaxial Cable
B. Thick Coaxial Cable
C. Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable
D. Fibre Optic Cable
93: At which layer of the OSI model, does FTP operate?
A. Application
B. Transport
C. Session
D. Presentation
94: According to the OSI model, which layer addresses the issue of network topologies (star, ring, bus etc)?
A. Network
B. Data Link
C. Transport
D. Physical
95: What is the purpose of the shielding in a Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable?
A. To reduce attenuation
B. To reduce cross talk
C. To reduce Electro-Magnetic Interference
96: What is the purpose of the MAC sublayer?
A. Sending acknowledgements whenever packets are received
B. Performing data compression
C. Performing encryption and decryption
D. Controlliing the way multiple devices share the same media
97: What is the binary value of hex 9F?
A. 10011111
B. 10111000
C. 11110001
D. 10001111
98: According to the OSI model, which layer breaks down the data into frames?
A. Network
B. Data Link
C. Transport
D. Physical
99: According to the OSI model, which layer performs parity checking and error checking?
A. Session
B. Data Link
C. Presentation
D. Physical
100: Which of the following cables can be used to connect a PC and a Hub?
A. Straight cable
B. Cross cable
C. Rollover cable
D. Any of the above
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