OSI Model and Network Protocols Quiz

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What is the primary function of a router in a network?

Determine the best path for data packets between networks (correct)

Connect devices within the same LAN

Filter network traffic based on MAC addresses

Translate domain names to IP addresses

Which subnet mask is associated with the most host addresses in a Class C network?

255.255.255.255

255.0.0.0

255.255.0.0

255.255.255.0 (correct)

What is the purpose of the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) in a network?

To route data between networks

To establish a secure connection

To map an IP address to a MAC address (correct)

To manage network congestion

Which protocol is used for sending emails over a network?

SMTP Signup and view all the answers

In the OSI model, which layer is responsible for end-to-end communication and data flow control?

Transport Layer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a firewall in a network?

To prevent unauthorized access to a network Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is commonly used for secure file transfer over a network?

FTPS Signup and view all the answers

What type of network topology is formed when each node is connected to exactly two other nodes, forming a loop?

Ring Topology Signup and view all the answers

Which device operates at the Data Link Layer of the OSI model?

Switch Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation)?

To map private IP addresses to public IP addresses Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is used for dynamically assigning IP addresses in a network?

DHCP Signup and view all the answers

What layer of the OSI model is responsible for logical addressing?

Transport Layer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of SSL/TLS in a computer network?

To encrypt data during transmission Signup and view all the answers

In a Class C network, which subnet mask is associated with the most host addresses?

255.255.0.0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of DNS (Domain Name System) in a network?

To assign IP addresses to devices Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is used for dynamically assigning IP addresses in a network?

DHCP Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) in a network?

To establish a secure connection Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a firewall in a network?

To prevent unauthorized access to a network Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is commonly used for secure file transfer over a network?

FTPS Signup and view all the answers

What type of network topology is formed when each node is connected to exactly two other nodes, forming a loop?

Ring Topology Signup and view all the answers

Which device operates at the Data Link Layer of the OSI model?

Switch Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation)?

To map private IP addresses to public IP addresses Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) in a network?

To diagnose network connectivity issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a repeater in a network?

To amplify and regenerate network signals Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is used for secure communication over a web browser?

HTTPS Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a proxy server in a network?

To provide a secure connection between two networks Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the subnet mask in IP networking?

To identify the network portion of an IP address Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary function of a router in a network?

Which subnet mask is associated with the most host addresses in a Class C network?

What is the purpose of the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) in a network?

Which protocol is used for sending emails over a network?

In the OSI model, which layer is responsible for end-to-end communication and data flow control?

What is the primary function of a firewall in a network?

Which protocol is commonly used for secure file transfer over a network?

What type of network topology is formed when each node is connected to exactly two other nodes, forming a loop?

Which device operates at the Data Link Layer of the OSI model?

What is the primary purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation)?

Which protocol is used for dynamically assigning IP addresses in a network?

What layer of the OSI model is responsible for logical addressing?

What is the purpose of SSL/TLS in a computer network?

In a Class C network, which subnet mask is associated with the most host addresses?

What is the primary function of DNS (Domain Name System) in a network?

Which protocol is used for dynamically assigning IP addresses in a network?

What is the purpose of the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) in a network?

What is the purpose of a firewall in a network?

Which protocol is commonly used for secure file transfer over a network?

What type of network topology is formed when each node is connected to exactly two other nodes, forming a loop?

Which device operates at the Data Link Layer of the OSI model?

What is the primary purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation)?

What is the purpose of ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) in a network?

What is the primary function of a repeater in a network?

Which protocol is used for secure communication over a web browser?

What is the primary purpose of a proxy server in a network?

What is the purpose of the subnet mask in IP networking?

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