Networking Protocols and Layers Quiz
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Which type of addressing is used in Ethernet at the hop-to-hop level?

  • Physical Address
  • Logical Address
  • IP Address
  • MAC Address (correct)
  • What is the main purpose of hop-to-hop error detection?

  • To pinpoint errors at each individual node (correct)
  • To prevent all types of errors
  • To identify errors in the entire data transmission path
  • To detect errors only at the source
  • Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for hop-to-hop flow control?

  • Physical Layer
  • Transport Layer
  • Network Layer
  • Data Link Layer (correct)
  • What type of data delivery is achieved through hop-to-hop mechanisms?

    <p>Intermediate delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a MAC address differ from an IP address?

    <p>MAC address is unique globally, while IP address is only unique within a network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which specific layer of the TCP/IP model corresponds to hop-to-hop data delivery?

    <p>Network Access Layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the MAC address play in hop-to-hop communication?

    <p>Identifying a device within a LAN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Ethernet, how does hop-to-hop flow control enhance data transmission?

    <p>Reduces data loss by regulating data flow between nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data delivery is hop-to-hop addressing associated with?

    <p>Multi-hop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Ethernet, what is the main purpose of hop-to-hop flow control?

    <p>To manage data flow between adjacent network nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of hop-to-hop error detection in networking?

    <p>To identify errors in the data link layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a MAC address differ from an IP address in terms of functionality?

    <p>MAC addresses are used for physical addressing, while IP addresses are used for logical addressing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the OSI model corresponds to hop-to-hop addressing?

    <p>Data Link Layer (Layer 2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of communication process is facilitated by hop-to-hop mechanisms?

    <p>Multi-hop communication within a network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does hop-to-hop flow control enhance data transmission efficiency?

    <p>By regulating the rate of data transfer between consecutive network elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the TCP/IP model is responsible for hop-to-hop error detection?

    <p>Link Layer (or Network Interface Layer)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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