Network Questions bank

What is the purpose of the OSI physical layer

(A)controlling access to media
(B) transmitting bits across the local media
(c) performing error detection on received frames
(D) exchanging frames between nodes over physical network media

Which type of network spans a limited geographical area, typically confined to

a single building or a small campus
(A) LAN
( B) MAN
(C) WAN
(D) WWW

At which layer of the OSI model would a logical address be added during
encapsulation?
a. physical layer
b. data link layer
c. network layer
d. transport layer

Which PDU format is used when bits are received from the network medium
by the NIC of a host?
a. file
b. frame
c. packet
d. segment

Which PDU is processed when a host computer is de-encapsulating a message

at the transport layer of the TCP/IP model
a. bits
b. frame
c. packet
d. segment
a peer-to-peer (P2P) network model, devices communicate directly with each
other without relying on a central server.
(A) True
(B) False

What method can be used by two computers to ensure that packets are not
dropped because too much data is being sent too quickly
a. encapsulation
b. flow control
c. access method
d. response timeout

What type of communication will send a message to all devices on a local area
network
a. broadcast
b. multicast
c. unicast
d. All Cast

At which layer of the OSI model would a logical address be encapsulated

a. physical layer
b. data link layer
c. network layer
d. transport layer

Which address does a NIC use when deciding whether to accept a frame
a. source IP address
b. source MAC address
c. destination IP address
e. destination MAC address
What is an advantage of network devices using open standard protocols
a. Network communications is confined to data transfers between devices from the
same vendor.
b. A client host and a server running different operating systems can successfully
exchange data.
c. Internet access can be controlled by a single ISP in each market.
d. Competition and innovation are limited to specific types of products.

Which protocol is responsible for controlling the size and rate of the HTTP
messages exchanged between server and client

a. HTTP
b. ARP
c. TCP
d. DHCP

What is the general term that is used to describe a piece of data at any layer of a networking
model

a. frame
b. packet
c. protocol data unit
d. segment

Which type of connector does a network interface card use

a) DIN
b) PS-2
c) RJ-11
d) RJ-45
What is one advantage of using fiber optic cabling rather than copper cabling?

a) It is usually cheaper than copper cabling.

b) It is able to be installed around sharp bends.
c) It is easier to terminate and install than copper cabling.
d) It is able to carry signals much farther than copper cabling.

Which protocol is used to automatically assign IP addresses, subnet masks, and other network
settings to devices on a network

a. SMTP
b. DNS
c. DHCP
d. HTTP

Which application layer protocol is used for Internet mail

a) FTP
b) SMTP
c) Telnet
d) DHCP

What service automates the assignment of IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateway on a
network
a) SMTP
b) DNS
c) DHCP
d) HTTP

What protocol is used for data transfer across the World Wide Web
a. SMTP
b. DNS
c. DHCP
d. HTTP
What type of query is performed by a host to a local DNS server
a. Recursive query
b. Iterative query
c. Authoritative query
d. Root query

What does the ipconfig in (Windows OS) command do

a. Displays the IP configuration of the computer.
b. Queries a domain name to get the IP address.
c. Tests the connectivity between two devices on a network.
d. Traces the path that a packet of data takes through a network.

Which PDU is transmitted at the application layer

a. Message
b. Data unit
c. Service data unit
d. Segment

Which PDU is transmitted at the network layer

a. Frame
b. Packet
c. Segment
d. Bit

Which PDU is transmitted at the data link layer

a. Frame
b. Packet
c. Segment
d. Bit

Which PDU is the smallest unit of data that is transmitted on a network

a. Frame
b. Packet
 c. Segment
d. Bit
Which PDU contains the source and destination IP addresses
a. Frame
b. Packet
c. Segment
d. Bit

Which of the following is a network topology

a) LAN
b) MAN
c) WAN
d) Extended Star

What is the central cable in a bus topology called:

a) Wireshark
b) Bus
c) Terminator
d) Barrel connector

How is data passed from one device to another in a ring topology

a) In one direction, from device to device.
b) In both directions, from device to device.
c) Through a central hub or switch.
d) Through a broadcast medium.

What is the primary function of a repeater in a network?

a) Regenerate signals
b) Intelligent routing
c) Connect different networks
d) Concentrate multiple connections
How does a hub handle data transmission within a network?
a. Broadcasts data to all connected devices
b. Routes data based on destination address
c. Regenerates signals and concentrates hosts
 d. Separates traffic on both sides of the bridge

What distinguishes a switch from a hub in terms of data transmission?

a. Broadcasts data to all computers
b. Shares bandwidth among connected computers
c. Determines the intended recipient and sends data directly
d. Connects different networks and develops communication between them

What is the primary function of a router in a network?

a. Regenerate signals
b. Concentrate multiple connections
c. Route data packets to other networks
d. Broadcasts data to all connected devices

Which of the following is a commonly used cable medium for data networks that is widely used
in Ethernet networks and has categories like Cat 3, Cat 4, and Cat 5?
a. Coaxial cable
b. Fiber optic cable
c. Twisted pair cable
d. Infrared

What type of twisted pair cable is known for its low cost, easy installation, and supports various
bandwidths such as 1, 4, 10, 16, 100, and 1000 Mbps?
a. Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)
b. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
c. Category 3 UTP
d. Category 5 UTP

Which cable medium has the highest cost, difficult installation, and supports a bandwidth of 2
Gbps with low attenuation over long distances?
a. Coaxial cable
b. Fiber optic cable
c. Twisted pair cable
 d. Microwave

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for representing a user interface to the network
and aiding users in making applications?
a. Application Layer
b. Transport Layer
c. Network Layer
d. Presentation Layer

Which protocol is commonly associated with email communication and operates at the
Application Layer of the OSI model?
a. SMTP
b. HTTP
c. FTP
d. Telnet

What is the primary function of the Application Layer in the OSI model?
a. Routing data between networks
b. Representing a user interface to the network
c. Ensuring reliable data transfer
d. Managing connections between devices

Which of the following is an example of a protocol used at the Application Layer for file
transfer?
a. SMTP
b. HTTP
c. FTP
d. Telnet

What is the primary responsibility of the Presentation Layer in the OSI model?
a. Data routing between networks
b. Ensuring reliable data transfer
c. Presenting the data in the proper format
 d. Managing connections between devices

In the context of the OSI model, which layer deals with the proper formatting of data, such as
ASCII, AVI, and JPG?
a. Network Layer
b. Data Link Layer
c. Presentation Layer
d. Physical Layer

Which of the following is an example of a task performed by the Presentation Layer in the OSI
model?
a. Routing data between networks
b. Establishing connections between devices
c. Encrypting and compressing data
d. Managing session layer protocols

What is the primary function of the Session Layer in the OSI model?
a. Data presentation
b. Ensuring reliable data transfer
c. Managing sessions: establishment, management, and termination
d. Establishing physical connection

In the context of the OSI model, which layer is responsible for ensuring that all information
required for opening a session is available?
a. Network Layer
b. Transport Layer
c. Presentation Layer
d. Session Layer

Which of the following orders does the Session Layer give in the OSI model?
a) Data encoding and decoding
b) Establishment, management, and termination of the session
c) Routing data between networks
d) Formatting data for presentation
What is the primary responsibility of the Transport Layer in the OSI model?
a) Managing physical connections
b) Ensuring data integrity
c) Segmentation, sequencing, end-to-end check, error detection, and flow control
d) Formatting data for presentation

Which of the following is an example of a protocol operating at the Transport Layer of the OSI
model?
a) HTTP
b) TCP
c) IP
d) DNS

What is one of the responsibilities of the Transport Layer during the termination of a
connection?
a) Controlling the flow of data
b) Managing physical connections
c) Sequencing and error correction
d) Establishing end-to-end communication

Which layer is responsible for logical addressing in the OSI model?

a) Data Link Layer
b) Presentation Layer
c) Network Layer
d) Transport Layer

What kind of protocols are commonly associated with routing and choosing the best path to
the destination at the Network Layer?
a) Segmentation protocols
b) Routing protocols
c) Data encapsulation protocols
d) Error correction protocols
 Which of the following is an example of a protocol operating at the Network Layer of the
OSI model?
a) TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
b) IPX (Internetwork Packet Exchange)
c) HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
d) UDP (User Datagram Protocol)

What is the role of the Network Layer in the OSI model concerning routing?
a) Managing physical connections
b) Logical addressing
c) End-to-end delivery
d) Choosing the best path to the destination

What is one of the primary responsibilities of the Data Link Layer in the OSI model?
a) End-to-end data delivery
b) Hop-to-hop data delivery
c) Logical addressing
d) Error correction

What type of addressing does the Data Link Layer use, particularly in Ethernet networks?
A. Logical addressing
B. IP addressing
C. Physical addressing (MAC Address)
D. Session addressing
Which of the following is a responsibility of the Data Link Layer in terms of error management?
a) End-to-end error correction
b) Hop-to-hop error detection
c) Logical error detection
d) Flow control
What type of control does the Data Link Layer provide for the hop-to-hop flow of data?
a) End-to-end flow control
b) Logical flow control
c) Hop-to-hop flow control
d) Error Flow control

What is the primary responsibility of the Physical Layer in the OSI model?
a) Logical addressing
b) Managing sessions
c) Physical properties of the network
d) Error correction

Which of the following aspects does the Physical Layer manage in a network?
a) Logical addressing
b) Cable length and type
c) Error detection
d) Routing decisions

Which of the following is a characteristic managed by the Physical Layer?

a) Logical interface types
b) Cable length
c) Routing protocols
d) Flow control mechanisms

What is one of the responsibilities of the Physical Layer in terms of network infrastructure?
a) Managing logical addressing
b) Determining bit rate
c) Hop-to-hop data delivery
d) Sequencing data packets
Introduced to : Dr Labib Mohamed

Course : Network

CCE-300