24 Questions
What is the most prevalent version of IP today?
IPV4
Which transport layer protocol is commonly used on the Internet?
TCP
What device generates the data to be transmitted in a communications system?
Source
What does the transmitter do in a communications system?
Encodes data for transmission
Which network model is considered the de facto standard model?
TCP/IP model
What is the main purpose of a communication system?
Exchange of data between two parties
What is the major function of the transport layer?
Providing reliable end-to-end service
What does a protocol data unit (PDU) consist of?
Control information combined with data from the next higher communications layer
What is the main purpose of layering in the TCP/IP architecture?
To decompose the overall communication problem into manageable subproblems
Which layer of the OSI model does a router operate at?
Network layer
What does TCP/IP stand for?
Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol
Which layer is responsible for transmission of bits in the OSI Model?
Physical Layer
What is a protocol architecture in networking?
Software structure implementing communications functions
In the OSI Model, which layer isolates messages from lower and upper layers?
Transport Layer
Which layer in the OSI Model provides access to the network for end users?
Application Layer
Which layer in the OSI Model establishes logical connections between systems?
Session Layer
In the OSI Model, which layer provides flow control and error correction?
Data Link Layer
Which layer in the OSI Model provides format and code conversion services?
Presentation Layer
What is the main difference between the OSI model and the TCP/IP model?
The OSI model gives guidelines on communication, while the TCP/IP model sets standards for Internet development.
Which layer of the TCP/IP model shields higher layers from physical network details?
Network layer
What is the primary function of the Presentation layer in the OSI model?
Ensuring data encryption and decryption
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for maintaining connections and controlling ports?
Session layer
Which layer specifies the medium, signal encoding technique, data rate, and physical connector in the TCP/IP model?
Physical layer
What is the primary function of the Data Link layer in the OSI model?
Transmission of bit stream and providing error control
Test your knowledge of networking layers and protocols with this quiz. Questions include the major function of the network access layer, tasks performed by the transport layer, and the definition of a protocol.
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