1- Which two application layer protocols manage the exchange of messages between a

client with a web browser and a remote web server? (Choose two.)
 HTTP
 HTTPS
 DNS
 DHCP
 HTML

2- Which items are collectively referred to as network media?
 routers and switches
 wires and radio waves
 firewalls and servers
 PCs and laptops
Which protocol is used to transfer web pages from a server to a client device?
 SMTP
 SSH
 POP
 HTML
 HTTP

At which layer of the OSI model would a logical address be added during
encapsulation?
 physical layer
 data link layer
 network layer
 transport layer
What data representation is used when a computer or network device is processing
data?
 inferred
 text
 binary
 readable
True or False? Every device on a network needs an IP address to identify itself and
communicate on the network.
 true
 false
What type of network is defined by two computers that can both send and receive
requests for resources?
 client/server
 peer-to-peer
 enterprise
 campus
What is the network number for an IPv4 address 172.16.34.10 with the subnet mask of
255.255.255.0?
 10
 34.10
 172.16.0.0
 172.16.34.0
Which three devices are considered intermediate devices in a network? (Choose three.)
 router
 server
 switch
 workstation
 network printer
 wireless access point
What is routing?
 Routing transfers data between devices.
 Routing is a way to connect devices within a local area network.
 Routing is a process to determine the best path to a destination.
 Routing is a process to determine the best path to a destination
One advantage of dynamic routing is that it:

 A. Automatically maintains routing tables.

 B. Limits traffic derived from routing protocols.
 C. Reduces broadcast traffic.
 D. Automatically enables DHCP.

Answer : A

A Layer 2 device that connects multiple computers within a network is a:

 A. Repeater
 B. Switch
 C. Router
 D. Packet

Answer : B

Which network does the IP address 220.100.100.100 belong to?

 A. 220.100.100.0/24
 B. 220.100.100.1/24
 C. 255.255.255.0/24
 D. 255.255.255.1/24

Answer : A

Which OSI layer uses a connection-oriented protocol to ensure reliable delivery of data?
Application layer
Presentation layer
Session layer
Transport layer

What are two functions of the data link layer? (Choose two.)
It segments and reorders the data.
It exchanges data between programs that are running on the source and destination
hosts.
It controls how data is placed onto the media.
It generates signals to represent the bits in each frame.It encapsulates each packet
with a header and a trailer to transfer it across the local media.
What is a disadvantage of deploying a peer-to-peer network model?
 lack of centralized administration
 high cost
 difficulty of setup
 high degree of complexity

A company is contemplating whether to use a client/server or a peer-to-peer network.

What are three characteristics of a peer-to-peer network? (Choose three.)
 better security
 scalable
 easy to create
 better device performance when acting as both client and server
 less cost to implement
 lacks centralized administration

What layer is responsible for routing messages through an internetwork in the TCP/IP
model?
 network access
 session
 transport
 internet
What will a Cisco LAN switch do if it receives an incoming frame and the destination
MAC address is not listed in the MAC address table?
 Send the frame to the default gateway address.
 Drop the frame.
 Forward the frame out all ports except the port where the frame is received.
 Use ARP to resolve the port that is related to the frame.
What process involves placing one message format inside of another message format?
 flow control
 encapsulation
 encoding
 segmentation
What information is added to the switch table from incoming frames?
 destination IP address and incoming port number
 source MAC address and incoming port number
 source IP address and incoming port number
 destination MAC address and incoming port number
Which scenario is suitable for deploying twisted-pair cables?
 to connect network devices in backbone networks
 to connect a TV set to the wall plug at home
 to connect data centers with high bandwidth requirements over long distances
 to connect PC workstations in an office
. What type of route is indicated by the code C in an IPv4 routing table on a Cisco
router?
 directly connected route
 default route
 dynamic route learned from another router
 static route
Which two TCP header fields are used to confirm receipt of data? (Choose two.)
 FCS
 acknowledgment number
 sequence number
 preamble
 checksum
Which two OSI model layers have the same functionality as two layers of the TCP/IP
model? (Choose two.)
 transport
 network
 data link
 session
 physical
How many bits are in an IPv4 address?
 32
 256
 128
 64
Which term is used to describe a network device with the primary function of providing
information to other devices?
 workstation
 console
 server
 client
Which statement is correct about network protocols?
 Network protocols define the type of hardware that is used and how it is mounted in
racks.
 They define how messages are exchanged between the source and the
destination.
 They all function in the network access layer of TCP/IP.
 They are only required for exchange of messages between devices on remote
networks.
Which three layers of the OSI model make up the application layer of the TCP/IP model?
(Choose three.)
 data link
 network
 transport
 session
 presentation
 application
Which two OSI model layers have the same functionality as a single layer of the TCP/IP
model? (Choose two.)
 data link
 network
 physical
 session
 transport
What are two common media used in networks? (Choose two.)
 copper
 water
 nylon
 fiber
 wood
What is one function of a Layer 2 switch?
 forwards data based on logical addressing
 duplicates the electrical signal of each frame to every port
 learns the port assigned to a host by examining the destination MAC address
 determines which interface is used to forward a frame based on the destination
MAC address
Which two parts are components of an IPv4 address? (Choose two.)
 subnet portion
 network portion
 logical portion
 host portion
 physical portion
 broadcast portion
Which statement describes one purpose of the subnet mask setting for a host?
 It is used to describe the type of the subnet.
 It is used to identify the default gateway.
 It is used to determine to which network the host is connected.
 It is used to determine the maximum number of bits within one packet that can be
placed on a particular network.
A host is transmitting a broadcast. Which host or hosts will receive it?
 all hosts in the same network
 a specially defined group of hosts
 the closest neighbor on the same network
 all hosts on the internet
Which three settings must be configured on a PC in order for it to communicate with
devices located across the internet? (Choose three.)
 IP address
 subnet mask
 default gateway address
 DHCP server address
 hostname
What is one function of the ARP protocol?
 obtaining an IPv4 address automatically
 mapping a domain name to its IP address
 resolving an IPv4 address to a MAC address
 maintaining a table of domain names with their resolved IP addresses
Which information is used by routers to forward a data packet toward its destination?
 source IP address
 destination IP address
 source data-link address
 destination data-link address
What are two reasons to install routers to segment a network? (Choose two.)
 to limit the number of devices that can connect to the network
 to expand the network to a different geographic location
 to create smaller broadcast domains within the network
 to reduce the number of switches needed to connect devices
Which table does a router use to determine which interface to use to send packets to
the destination network?
 ARP table
 routing table
 network table
 forwarding table
What action does the router take when it does not find a route to the destination
network in its routing table?
 It drops the packet.
 It sends the packet as a broadcast.
 It returns the packet to the sender.
 It sends the packet out all connected interfaces.
Which type of applications are best suited to use UDP as the transport layer protocol?
 applications that require flow control
  applications that require data to be reassembled in a specific order
 applications that require minimal transmission delay
 applications that require stateful sessions

At which layer of the TCP/IP model does TCP operate?

 transport
 application
 internetwork
 network access
What protocol header information is used at the transport layer to identify a target
application?
 port number
 IP address
 sequence number
 MAC address
. What is an advantage of UDP over TCP?
 UDP communication requires less overhead.
 UDP communication is more reliable.
 UDP reorders segments that are received out of order.
 UDP acknowledges received data
Which statement correctly describes data transmission at the transport layer?
 Retransmission of lost packets is provided by both TCP and UDP.
 Segmentation is provided by the window size field when the TCP protocol is used.
 A single datagram can include both a TCP and a UDP header.
 Both UDP and TCP use port numbers.
 Segmentation is provided by sequence numbers when UDP is used.
What is a Network Topology?
A network topology is a layout pattern and connectivity scheme between the devices
in a network.

What is LAN (local area network)?

A LAN (local area network) is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area
such as a residence, school, laboratory, university campus or office building.

What is Physical Network Topology?

It is the actual connectivity / layout according to real cabling & connections

What are the advantages Associated with Star Network Topology?

 It is easier to manage.
 It is easier to locate or identify node and cable problems.
 It is well suited for expansion into high-speed networking.

What are the disadvantages of Mesh Network Topology?

 It is the most expensive because it requires more cabling & infrastructure.

What is Star Topology?

In this topology, there is a central node (device) either a hub or a switch where each end device will be connected
to the central node.

What occurs when a connection fails in a Star topology?

Star topology has a single point of failure. So, if the central node fails then, the connectivity of all hosts
to all other hosts fails.

Physical or logical arrangement of network is __________

a) Topology
b) Routing
c) Networking
d) Control

Answer: a

____ topology requires a multipoint connection.

a) Star
b) Mesh
c) Ring
d) Bus

Answer: d

Data communication system spanning states, countries, or the whole world is ________
a) LAN
b) WAN
c) MAN
d) PAN
Answer: b

WAN differs from LAN in that it links networks that are geographically separated by a short distance.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b

In a Ring topology network, the data flows ________

a) in one direction only
b) away from the tokens on the ring
c) in several directions
d) in a direction where the computers in a network are fully functional
Answer: a

Which of the following is an application layer service?

a) Network virtual terminal
b) File transfer, access, and management
c) Mail service
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: d

Electronic mail uses which Application layer protocol?

a) SMTP
b) HTTP
c) FTP
d) SIP
Answer: a
which layer is more helpful in providing reliable data transmission service?
a) Transport layer
b) Datalink layer
c) Application layer
d) Network layer
Answer: a

Which transport layer protocols are reliable?

a) SCTP and HTTP
b) SMTP and HTTP
c) TCP and UDP
d) TCP and SCTP
Answer: d

What are the components of an IP address?

A IP address consists of the following components: Network ID and Host ID. For
example, in the IP address 192.9.205.21, the network ID is 192.9.205 and the
host ID is 21.

What is an IP address?
IP address is an network layer protocol address for a host in a TCP/IP network.

Explain different types of networks.

Below are few types of networks:

Type Description

Let devices connect and communicate over

PAN (Personal Area
the range of a person. E.g. connecting
Network)
Bluetooth devices.

It is a privately owned network that operates

LAN (Local Area
within and nearby a single building like a
Network)
home, office, or factory

MAN (Metropolitan It connects and covers the whole city. E.g. TV

Area Network) Cable connection over the city

It spans a large geographical area, often a

WAN (Wide Area
country or continent. The Internet is the
Network)
largest WAN
What is the MAC address and how is it related to NIC?

MAC address is the Media Access Control address. It is a 48-bit or

64-bit unique identifier of devices in the network. It is also called
the physical address embedded with Network Interface Card (NIC)
used at the Data Link Layer. NIC is a hardware component in the
networking device using which a device can connect to the
network

What is OSI Model and ?

The OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) Model is a conceptual framework that

standardizes the functions of a telecommunication or computing system. It divides
the network communication process into seven layers:

1. Physical Layer
2. Data Link Layer
3. Network Layer
4. Transport Layer
5. Session Layer
6. Presentation Layer
7. Application Layer