Networking Layers and Protocols Quiz

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Which type of addressing is used at the MAC layer in Ethernet?

MAC Address (correct)

Domain Address

URL Address

IP Address

In data delivery, what is the main purpose of hop-to-hop addressing?

Controlling data flow between devices

Detecting errors in data transmission

Ensuring end-to-end connectivity

Identifying source and destination hosts in the network (correct)

What type of errors are primarily detected using hop-to-hop error detection mechanisms?

Security breaches within the network

Data corruption during transmission (correct)

Software bugs in network devices

Physical errors in cabling

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for hop-to-hop flow control?

Data Link Layer (Layer 2) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Protocol Data Unit (PDU) in networking?

Encapsulating data at each layer of the OSI model Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an IP address from a MAC address in networking?

IP addresses are used for routing, while MAC addresses are for local network communication. Signup and view all the answers

In a network communication process, which layer is responsible for hop-by-hop forwarding decisions?

Network Layer (Layer 3) Signup and view all the answers

What would be affected if there was a mismatch between the MAC address of a NIC and the destination MAC address in a received frame?

Delivery to the correct NIC Signup and view all the answers

Which type of addresses are used at the hop-to-hop level in Ethernet communications?

MAC addresses Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of hop-to-hop error detection in data communication?

Ensuring error-free data transmission between each pair of connected devices Signup and view all the answers

In Ethernet communications, what layer is responsible for hop-to-hop flow control?

Data Link Layer Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism is primarily responsible for making hop-by-hop forwarding decisions in networking?

Routing algorithms Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an IP address from a MAC address in data networking?

IP addresses are hierarchical, allowing for global uniqueness, while MAC addresses are flat and locally unique. Signup and view all the answers

Which addressing scheme is used at the data link layer for hop-to-hop delivery in Ethernet?

Flat addressing Signup and view all the answers

What would be affected if there was a mismatch between the source MAC address and the destination MAC address in a received Ethernet frame?

The frame would be discarded Signup and view all the answers

In data communication, what is the primary role of Protocol Data Units (PDUs) at the transport layer?

Segmentation and reassembly of data Signup and view all the answers

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Which type of addressing is used at the MAC layer in Ethernet?

In data delivery, what is the main purpose of hop-to-hop addressing?

What type of errors are primarily detected using hop-to-hop error detection mechanisms?

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for hop-to-hop flow control?

What is the primary function of a Protocol Data Unit (PDU) in networking?

What distinguishes an IP address from a MAC address in networking?

In a network communication process, which layer is responsible for hop-by-hop forwarding decisions?

What would be affected if there was a mismatch between the MAC address of a NIC and the destination MAC address in a received frame?

Which type of addresses are used at the hop-to-hop level in Ethernet communications?

What is the main purpose of hop-to-hop error detection in data communication?

In Ethernet communications, what layer is responsible for hop-to-hop flow control?

Which mechanism is primarily responsible for making hop-by-hop forwarding decisions in networking?

What distinguishes an IP address from a MAC address in data networking?

Which addressing scheme is used at the data link layer for hop-to-hop delivery in Ethernet?

What would be affected if there was a mismatch between the source MAC address and the destination MAC address in a received Ethernet frame?

In data communication, what is the primary role of Protocol Data Units (PDUs) at the transport layer?

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