27 Questions
What is the primary function of a router in a network?
Determine the best path for data packets between networks
Which subnet mask is associated with the most host addresses in a Class C network?
255.255.255.0
What is the purpose of the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) in a network?
To map an IP address to a MAC address
Which protocol is used for sending emails over a network?
SMTP
In the OSI model, which layer is responsible for end-to-end communication and data flow control?
Transport Layer
What is the primary function of a firewall in a network?
To prevent unauthorized access to a network
Which protocol is commonly used for secure file transfer over a network?
FTPS
What type of network topology is formed when each node is connected to exactly two other nodes, forming a loop?
Ring Topology
Which device operates at the Data Link Layer of the OSI model?
Switch
What is the primary purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation)?
To map private IP addresses to public IP addresses
Which protocol is used for dynamically assigning IP addresses in a network?
DHCP
What layer of the OSI model is responsible for logical addressing?
Transport Layer
What is the purpose of SSL/TLS in a computer network?
To encrypt data during transmission
In a Class C network, which subnet mask is associated with the most host addresses?
255.255.0.0
What is the primary function of DNS (Domain Name System) in a network?
To assign IP addresses to devices
Which protocol is used for dynamically assigning IP addresses in a network?
DHCP
What is the purpose of the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) in a network?
To establish a secure connection
What is the purpose of a firewall in a network?
To prevent unauthorized access to a network
Which protocol is commonly used for secure file transfer over a network?
FTPS
What type of network topology is formed when each node is connected to exactly two other nodes, forming a loop?
Ring Topology
Which device operates at the Data Link Layer of the OSI model?
Switch
What is the primary purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation)?
To map private IP addresses to public IP addresses
What is the purpose of ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) in a network?
To diagnose network connectivity issues
What is the primary function of a repeater in a network?
To amplify and regenerate network signals
Which protocol is used for secure communication over a web browser?
HTTPS
What is the primary purpose of a proxy server in a network?
To provide a secure connection between two networks
What is the purpose of the subnet mask in IP networking?
To identify the network portion of an IP address
Test your knowledge of the OSI model and network protocols with this quiz. Identify the layers of the OSI model and understand the purpose of protocols like ARP and secure communication protocols in computer networks.
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