18 Questions
What is the purpose of physical addressing in the data link layer?
Defining the sender and/or the receiver of the frame.
Which layer is responsible for adding sequence numbers to reassemble the message correctly at the destination?
Transport Layer
In which layer is flow control used for controlling the transmission speed of the sender across a single link?
Data Link Layer
Which layer is responsible for logical addressing, adding addresses of the sender and receiver?
Network Layer
What is the primary function of the Transport Layer in the TCP/IP protocol suite?
Segmentation and Reassembly
Which layer in the TCP/IP protocol suite is responsible for dividing the stream of bits received into manageable data units called frames?
Data Link Layer
What is the purpose of compression in networking?
Reducing the number of bits contained in the information
Which layer of the OSI model corresponds to the Application Layer in the TCP/IP protocol suite?
Application Layer
What is the main function of decryption in networking?
Transforming a message back to its original form
Why is encryption important in networking?
Transforms sensitive information into another form
In terms of flow control, which layer is responsible for end-to-end flow control?
Session Layer
What does the Application Layer in the TCP/IP protocol suite cater to?
Allowing users to log on to remote hosts
What is the purpose of the Physical Layer in the OSI model?
Determining the type of transmission medium
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for end-to-end delivery of data?
Transport Layer
In the OSI model, what is the function of the Presentation Layer?
Encrypting and compressing data
Which layer of the OSI model handles encryption and decryption tasks?
Application Layer
What is the primary responsibility of the Data Link Layer in the OSI model?
Ensuring reliable data transfer between nodes
Which layer of the OSI model is most closely associated with the TCP/IP protocol suite?
Network Layer
Test your knowledge on networking protocols layers, including topics like connection control, flow control, error control, session layer, presentation layer, and synchronization.
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