10 Questions
According to the OSI design principles, the number of layers should be large enough that distinct functions need not be thrown together in the same layer out of necessity
True
The OSI reference model includes a layer for physical connections and defines the number of pins the network connector has and what each pin is used for
True
The OSI model and protocols are critiqued for their lack of international standardization
False
The TCP/IP reference model allows for simultaneous transmission in both directions
True
According to the OSI design principles, each layer should perform multiple, loosely defined functions
False
Network protocols define how communication is to proceed between communicating parties
True
Peers in a network can only be OS kernel or processes, but not hardware devices or human beings
False
A protocol stack is a list of protocols used by a certain system, with one protocol per layer
True
Each layer in a network architecture has a unique name and function
True
The TCP/IP reference model is the principal topic of computer networks
False
Test your knowledge of reference models with this quiz on the OSI and TCP/IP reference models, their design principles, and a comparison between the two. Evaluate your understanding of internationally standardized protocols and critique of the OSI and TCP/IP models.
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