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NETWORKING II MIDTERM REVIEWER - Quiz
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  • 1. What type of IP address is used to send data to all devices on a local network?
A) MAC address
B) broadcast address
C) Public IP address
D) IP address
  • 2. Which protocol is used to assign dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network?
A) FTP
B) DHCP
C) DNS
D) SNMP
  • 3. What is the primary function of the Data Link layer in the OSI model?
A) Logical addressing
B) Error detection and correction
C) Routing Data
D) Flow control
  • 4. What device forwards data packets between different network segments based on MAC addresses?
A) Switch
B) Firewall
C) Router
D) Hub
  • 5. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and terminating connections between applications?
A) Network layer
B) Session layer
C) Transport layer
D) Data link layer
  • 6. What does DNS stand for in the context of networking?
A) Data Naming System
B) Domain Name System
C) Dynamic Network Server
D) Domain Network Service
  • 7. Which of the following is not a common network topography?
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A) Tunnel
B) Star
C) Mesh
D) Bus
  • 8. Which protocol is commonly used for sending emails?
A) SMTP
B) DHCP
C) HTTP
D) FTP
  • 9. In a network, what is the purpose of the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)?
A) Resolving IP addresses to MAC addresses
B) Managing network routing tables
C) Resolving MAC addresses to IP addresses
D) Establishing secure connections
  • 10. When a router makes decisions on how to forward data packets, which information does it primarily use?
A) MAC address
B) Subnet mask
C) IP address
D) Port number
  • 11. Which type of cable is commonly used to connect a computer to a local area network?
A) HDMI cable
B) Fiber optic cable
C) Coaxial cable
D) Ethernet cables
  • 12. What is the purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation) in a network?
A) Encrypt data for secure transmission
B) Manage Quality of Service (QoS)
C) Block malicious websites
D) Translate private IP addresses to a single public IP address
  • 13. Which network layer is responsible for logical addressing and routing of data packets?
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A) Physical layer
B) Data Link layer
C) Transport layer
D) Network layer
  • 14. What is the unit of data sent between network devices?
A) Cookie
B) URL
C) Packet
D) Script
  • 15. In a TCP/IP network, which protocol is responsible for the reliable delivery of data packets?
A) IP
B) TCP
C) HTTP
D) UDP
  • 16. Which of the following is a method of securing network communication by encrypting data?
A) FTP
B) SSL
C) SMTP
D) POP
  • 17. In "Stop-and-Wait" ARQ, what is the key principle of automatic repeat requests?
A) Using variable window sizes
B) Detecting errors and requesting retransmission
C) Sending all frames in advance
D) Ignoring acknowledgment frames
  • 18. In sliding window flow control, what does "piggybacking" refer to?
A) Combining data frames with acknowledgment frames
B) Frame concatenation
C) Transmitting multiple frames simultaneously
D) Combining multiple acknowledgment frames into one
  • 19. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for data link control protocols?
A) Physical layer
B) Network layer
C) Transport layer
D) Data link layer
  • 20. 2+2=?
A) 23
B) 2
C) 4
D) 22
  • 21. In the "Stop-and-Wait" protocol, what is the purpose of the acknowledgment frame?
A) To identify errors in the data frame
B) To request retransmission of the data frame
C) To carry routing information
D) To acknowledge successful receipt of the data frame
  • 22. What is the primary purpose of the "Stop-and-Wait" protocol in data communication?
A) Flow control
B) Address resolution
C) Routing
D) Error detection
  • 23. In the "Stop-and-Wait" protocol, what is the size of the sliding window?
A) 2
B) Variable
C) 0
D) 1
  • 24. Which data link control protocol is used to establish a secure, encrypted connection between two devices on the internet?
A) BGP
B) SSL/TLS
C) SSH
D) IPsec
  • 25. What is the primary limitation of the "Stop-and-Wait" protocol in terms of efficiency?
A) It lacks support for acknowledgment frames
B) It cannot detect errors in data frames
C) It has a fixed window size.
D) It is not suitable for high-speed networks
  • 26. What is the significance of the window size in sliding window flow control?
A) It defines the maximum number of unacknowledged frames.
B) It identifies the sender's IP address
C) It affects the network topology.
D) It determines the frame size
  • 27. What happens if the sender receives a negative acknowledgment (NAK) in the "Stop-and-Wait" protocol?
A) The sender terminates the communication.
B) The sender retries the transmission of the current frame.
C) The sender proceeds to send the next frame.
D) The sender reduces the transmission speed.
  • 28. In "Stop-and-Wait" ARQ, what does ARQ stand for?
A) Automatic Repeat Request
B) Automated Retry and Query
C) Acknowledgment and Request
D) Acknowledgment and Resend
  • 29. In sliding window flow control, what does the "window" represent?
A) The number of bits in a frame
B) The time it takes for a frame to travel from sender to receiver
C) The buffer space available for incoming data
D) The number of frames that can be sent before requiring an acknowledgment
  • 30. In the "Stop-and-Wait" protocol, what is the typical role of the sender after transmitting a data frame?
A) Continue sending the next frame immediately
B) Wait for an acknowledgment before sending the next frame
C) Retry the transmission
D) Forward the frame to the next hop
  • 31. Which data link control protocol is commonly used in wireless networks and provides a connectionless service?
A) Bluetooth
B) Wi-Fi
C) Zigbee
D) IEEE 802.11
  • 32. What is the primary advantage of the "Stop-and-Wait" protocol?
A) Simplicity and ease of implementation
B) High throughput
C) Support for multiple concurrent transmissions
D) Low latency
  • 33. What is the role of a firewall in a LAN?
A) Managing VLANs
B) Extending the wireless network range
C) Blocking unauthorized access and protecting the network from security threats
D) Providing routing between LANs
  • 34. What is the primary function of a hub in a LAN?
A) Filtering network traffic collision domain
B) Connecting multiple devices in a single
C) Providing wireless connectivity
D) Routing data packets
  • 35. Which LAN transmission equipment extends the range of a wireless network and provides wireless connectivity to wired devices?
A) Router
B) Hub
C) Switch
D) Access Point
  • 36. Which LAN transmission equipment operates at the Physical layer (Layer 1) and regenerates incoming signals to extend the reach of a network?
A) Router
B) Repeater
C) Bridge
D) Hub
  • 37. Which LAN transmission equipment operates at Layer 2 of the OSI model and uses MAC addresses to forward data frames?
A) Switch
B) Router
C) Access Point
D) Hub
  • 38. What is the primary purpose of a network hub in a LAN?
A) Create virtual LANs (VLANs)
B) Route data between different networks
C) Broadcast data frames to all devices in the network
D) Segment the LAN into multiple subnets
  • 39. What is the primary purpose of a router in a LAN?
A) Forward data frames based on MAC addresses
B) Connect multiple devices in a LAN
C) Connect different networks and route data between them
D) Amplify wireless signals
  • 40. Which device divides a network into segments to reduce collision domains and operates at the Data Link layer (Layer 2)?
A) Repeater
B) Router
C) Bridge
D) Switch
  • 41. Which LAN transmission equipment is used to segment a LAN into multiple collision domains?
A) Switch
B) Router
C) Hub
D) Bridge
  • 42. What is the primary function of an Ethernet transceiver in a LAN?
A) Converting digital signals to analog for transmission over coaxial cable
B) Managing VLANs
C) Extending the range of wireless networks
D) Regenerating and amplifying signals
  • 43. What is the primary function of a network switch in a LAN?
A) Route data between different networks
B) Broadcast data frames to all devices in the network
C) Provide wireless connectivity
D) Create virtual LANs (VLANs)
  • 44. What is the function of a network switch in LAN environments?
A) Provides wireless connectivity to LAN devices
B) Connects LANs over long distances
C) Directs data between different networks
D) Segments networks to reduce collisions and improve performance
  • 45. Which LAN transmission equipment is designed to connect LANs of different types, such as Ethernet and Token Ring?
A) Gateway
B) Hub
C) Switch
D) Router
  • 46. What is the purpose of a network modem in a LAN?
A) Extending the wireless network range
B) Modulating and demodulating data for transmission over a communication medium
C) Providing routing between LANs
D) Connecting LANs of different types
  • 47. What is the primary purpose of an Ethernet switch in a LAN setup?
A) To connect multiple devices and manage traffic efficiently
B) To forward packets based on IP addresses
C) To regenerate signals for long-distance transmission
D) To route data between different networks
  • 48. What is the primary function of a LAN repeater?
A) Extending the range of wireless networks
B) Regenerating and amplifying signals to overcome signal degradation
C) Segmenting a LAN into multiple collision domains
D) Filtering network traffic
  • 49. What distinguishes a hub from a switch in a LAN environment?
A) Hubs are used for wireless connections.
B) Hubs operate at higher speeds than switches.
C) Switches are more intelligent and selective in forwarding data.
D) Hubs can filter and forward data more efficiently than switches.
  • 50. The service provider supplies the costumet with what appears to be a Ethernet connection to the network
A) Metro Ethetnet WAN connections
B) Leased line WAN connections
C) Most common standards
  • 51. The service orovider may use a variety of different WAN technologies depending on the level of service required
A) Leased Line WAN conbections
B) Most common standards
C) Metro Ethetnet WAN connections
  • 52. Is a didicated vonnections between two end nodes that the costumet leases from a communication company
A) Metro Ethernet WAN connections
B) Leased Line WAN vonnection
C) Most common standards
  • 53. Optical carrier level are establishedby SONET and SDH and may use CWDM and DWDM to increase capacity on a cable
A) Metro Ethetnet WAN Connections
B) Common standard
C) Leased line WAN connection
  • 54. The most common T-carrier are
A) OC1-OC3
B) E1-E3
C) T1-T3
  • 55. The most common E-carrier line are
A) OC1-OC3
B) T1-T3
C) E1-E3
  • 56. The most common optical-carrier are
A) T1-T3
B) OC1-OC3
C) E1-E3
  • 57. One of the most indicators of WAN is if the infrastracture is not owned by a single intentity
A) Broadband cable
B) Fiber
C) Public Swithed Telephone Network (PSTN)
  • 58. One of the most widely use WAN infrastracture
A) Public Swithed Telephone Network (PSTN)
B) Fiber
C) Broadband cable
  • 59. Can be used to carry analog traffic a dialog up connection or digital traffic through ISDN or xDSL
A) Brodband cable
B) Fiber
C) Public Swithed Telephone Network (PSTN)
  • 60. These are capable of carrying voice data and television
A) Public Swithed Telephone Network (PSTN)
B) Fiber
C) Broadband cable
  • 61. The signal is formated at the head end anddilivered toa fistribution network to be sent on the end user
A) Broadband cable
B) Public Swithed Telephone Network (PSTN)
C) Fiber
  • 62. The end user are all sharethe bandwdth of the distribution network
A) Public Swithed Telephone Network (PSTN)
B) Fiber
C) Broadband cable
  • 63. Is a fast and highly bandwidth WAN technology that uses a light to transmit voice and data down to fiber optic
A) Public Swithed Telephone Network (PSTN)
B) Broadband cable
C) Fiber
  • 64. It is capable of achieving multiple gigabit transmission level
A) Public Swithed Telephone Network (PSTN)
B) Fiber
C) Broadband cable
  • 65. The two main methods of connecting cellular device to cellular network and are not compatible
A) WiMax WAN connections
B) GSM/CDMA WAN Connections
C) Satellite WAN connections
  • 66. Was originally designed at last mile solution for areas in which DSL abd cable were noy available
A) WiMax WAN connections
B) GSM/CDMA WAN Connections
C) Satellite WAN connections
  • 67. It utilize microwave signals between light relay station to deliver broadband traffic to a fixed location
A) Satellite WAN connections
B) GSM/CDMA WAN Connections
C) WiMax WAN connections
  • 68. It can span significant geographic distances
A) GSM/CDMA WAN Connections
B) WiMax WAN connections
C) Satellite WAN connections
  • 69. Uses microwave radio trabsmission as a method of trabsmitting data over the air
A) WiMax WAN connections
B) Satellite WAN connections
C) GSM/CDMA WAN Connections
  • 70. Uses microwave radio relays and satelite span large distances that are still line in site
A) Satellite WAN connections
B) WiMax WAN connections
C) GSM/CDMA WAN Connections
  • 71. These vast distance often leadto latency in the transmission
A) Satellite WAN connections
B) GSM/CDMA WAN Connections
C) WiMax WAN connections
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