30 Questions
True or false. The physical layer is responsible for converting the frame into a string of binary bits.
False
True or false. The physical layer is only concerned with wireless network connections.
False
When a frame is encoded by the physical layer, are all bits sent over the media at the same time?
No
Which higher level layer does the physical layer of the receiving device pass bits up to?
Data link layer
What PDU (Protocol Data Unit) is received by the physical layer for encoding and transmission?
Data
True or false. The physical layer is responsible for establishing a connection between the web server and the web client.
False
True or false. The physical layer is only concerned with the transmission of data, not the reception of data.
False
Which layer is responsible for protocol encapsulation?
Data link layer
True or false. The physical layer is responsible for error detection and correction.
False
What does PDU stand for?
Protocol Data Unit
Which type of NIC is used for a wired connection?
Ethernet NIC
What type of cable is commonly used for a wired connection?
Ethernet cable
Which layer of the OSI model encodes frames and creates signals for transmission?
Physical layer
What type of device connects a network printer to the network?
Ethernet NIC
Which protocol is responsible for delivering HTML-formatted web page data to the TCP transport layer?
HTTP
What type of media is used for transmitting signals in the physical layer?
Electrical, optical, or radio wave
What does the IP protocol prepend to the TCP information?
IP information
Which layer of the OSI model manages the exchange of information between the web server and web client?
Transport layer
What type of device is shown in the figure connecting to the local area network (LAN)?
Home router
What is added to the front of the HTML data before it is sent from the web server to the web client?
HTTP header
Which type of physical connection is used in many corporate offices for desktop or laptop computers?
Wired connection using a cable
What is the alternative to a wired connection for laptops, tablets, and smartphones?
Wireless connection using radio waves
What type of physical connection is commonly used in most homes for network connectivity?
Wired connection using a cable
What are the components of a wireless access point (AP) or wireless router?
Wireless antennas, Ethernet switchports, and an internet port
What must devices on a wireless network be connected to?
A wireless access point (AP) or wireless router
What is the purpose of a physical connection in network communications?
To transmit data through a cable
What type of connection is commonly used to connect to a local printer in the home?
Wired connection using a cable
What determines the type of physical connection used in a network setup?
The setup of the network
What type of connection uses radio waves to transmit data?
Wireless connection using radio waves
What does a wireless router typically have on its back?
Wireless antennas and an internet port
Test your knowledge on physical connections in networking with this quiz! Learn about wired and wireless connections, their advantages, and how they are used to establish network communications. Perfect for anyone interested in understanding the basics of network setups.
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