30 Questions
What is the primary function of the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) in a network?
To map an IP address to a MAC address
Which protocol is used for secure communication over a computer network?
SSL/TLS
What is the purpose of a router in a network?
Determine the best path for data packets between networks
In the OSI model, which layer is responsible for logical addressing?
Data Link Layer
What subnet mask is associated with the most host addresses in a Class C network?
255.255.255.0
Which protocol is used for sending emails over a network?
SMTP
What is the primary function 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
In the OSI model, which layer is responsible for logical addressing using MAC addresses?
Data Link Layer
What is the purpose of ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) in a network?
To diagnose network connectivity issues
What type of network topology is formed when each node is connected to exactly two other nodes, forming a loop?
Ring Topology
What is the primary purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation)?
To map private IP addresses to public IP addresses
What is the purpose of a firewall in a network?
To prevent unauthorized access to a network
Which protocol is used for dynamically assigning IP addresses in a network?
DHCP
What is the purpose of a repeater in a network?
To amplify and regenerate network signals
Which protocol is commonly used for secure file transfer over a network?
FTPS
What is the primary function of the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) in a network?
To map an IP address to a MAC address
What is the purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation) in a network?
To allow multiple devices to share a single public IP address
What type of network topology is formed when each node is connected to exactly two other nodes, forming a loop?
Ring topology
Which protocol is commonly used for secure file transfer over a network?
SFTP
What subnet mask is associated with the most host addresses in a Class C network?
255.255.255.0
In the OSI model, which layer is responsible for logical addressing using MAC addresses?
Data Link Layer
What is the primary function of a switch in a network?
To filter network traffic based on MAC addresses
Which of the following is a characteristic of a star network topology?
All devices are connected to a central hub or switch
What is the purpose of DNS (Domain Name System) in a network?
To translate domain names to IP addresses
Which protocol is used for secure communication over a web browser?
HTTPS
What is the primary purpose of SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) in a network?
To monitor and manage network devices and their functions
What type of network topology is formed when devices are connected in a linear fashion?
Bus Topology
What is the primary purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation) in a network?
To map private IP addresses to public IP addresses
What is the primary purpose of a hub in a network?
To amplify and regenerate network signals
Test your knowledge of OSI model and network protocols with this quiz. Identify the layer responsible for end-to-end communication, understand the purpose of ARP (Address Resolution Protocol), and recognize secure communication protocols used in computer networks.
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