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The document contains multiple-choice questions focused on network protocols and models, covering topics such as the purpose of protocols, characteristics of protocol suites, the OSI model, and specific protocols like TCP, DNS, and DHCP. It tests knowledge on various networking concepts including data encapsulation, error detection, and the roles of different layers within the OSI model. The questions also address practical applications of protocols in real-world networking scenarios.

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30_MCQs_Protocols_and_Models

The document contains multiple-choice questions focused on network protocols and models, covering topics such as the purpose of protocols, characteristics of protocol suites, the OSI model, and specific protocols like TCP, DNS, and DHCP. It tests knowledge on various networking concepts including data encapsulation, error detection, and the roles of different layers within the OSI model. The questions also address practical applications of protocols in real-world networking scenarios.

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Multiple-Choice Questions on Protocols and Models

1. What is the primary purpose of network protocols?


A) To prevent data from being transmitted
B) To enable communication between devices
C) To increase the size of the network
D) To make networks more complex
Answer: B
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a protocol?
A) Message formatting
B) Error detection
C) Encryption strength
D) Timing
Answer: C
3. What is the role of a protocol suite?
A) To define how different protocols work together
B) To replace all existing protocols
C) To eliminate network errors
D) To make networks slower
Answer: A
4. Which protocol suite is most commonly used on the internet?
A) IPX/SPX
B) AppleTalk
C) TCP/IP
D) NetBEUI
Answer: C
5. What does OSI stand for in networking?
A) Open Systems Interconnection
B) Operational System Integration
C) Open Security Initiative
D) Online Service Interface
Answer: A
6. How many layers are in the OSI model?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
Answer: C
7. Which OSI layer is responsible for data encryption and decryption?
A) Transport
B) Presentation
C) Session
D) Application
Answer: B
8. What is the primary function of the Transport layer?
A) Routing packets
B) Error detection and correction
C) Defining hardware standards
D) Establishing network topology
Answer: B
9. Which protocol operates at the Transport layer?
A) TCP
B) IP
C) Ethernet
D) HTTP
Answer: A
10. Which layer of the OSI model deals with logical addressing?
A) Application
B) Transport
C) Network
D) Physical
Answer: C
11. What is the primary purpose of data encapsulation?
A) To convert analog signals to digital
B) To package data for network transmission
C) To encrypt network messages
D) To increase data speed
Answer: B
12. What is the role of the Physical layer?
A) Establish logical connections
B) Control network traffic
C) Transmit raw bitstreams over a medium
D) Handle network security
Answer: C
13. What is the purpose of the TCP three-way handshake?
A) To establish a secure connection
B) To compress data packets
C) To prevent IP address conflicts
D) To route data efficiently
Answer: A
14. Which protocol uses port 80 by default?
A) FTP
B) HTTP
C) SMTP
D) SNMP
Answer: B
15. What is the function of an IP address?
A) Identifies a device on a network
B) Encrypts network traffic
C) Defines network policies
D) Establishes Wi-Fi connections
Answer: A
16. What is the primary function of DNS?
A) Translates domain names to IP addresses
B) Encrypts web traffic
C) Manages network security policies
D) Configures email servers
Answer: A
17. Which protocol is used for sending emails?
A) FTP
B) SMTP
C) HTTP
D) SNMP
Answer: B
18. What is the main purpose of the MAC address?
A) To identify a device within a local network
B) To encrypt data
C) To serve as a public IP address
D) To define DNS records
Answer: A
19. Which protocol is responsible for secure file transfers?
A) FTP
B) SFTP
C) SNMP
D) ICMP
Answer: B
20. What does ICMP stand for?
A) Internet Control Message Protocol
B) Internal Communication Management Process
C) Information Control Management Protocol
D) Integrated Communication and Messaging Protocol
Answer: A
21. Which layer of the OSI model handles error detection?
A) Network
B) Data Link
C) Transport
D) Physical
Answer: B
22. What is the function of ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)?
A) Resolves MAC addresses to IP addresses
B) Encrypts network communications
C) Manages internet routing
D) Prevents network congestion
Answer: A
23. Which type of address is used at the Network layer?
A) MAC address
B) IP address
C) Port number
D) URL
Answer: B
24. What is the function of DHCP?
A) Assigns IP addresses dynamically
B) Encrypts network traffic
C) Translates domain names
D) Manages MAC addresses
Answer: A
25. Which of the following is NOT a network protocol?
A) SMTP
B) TCP
C) IP
D) SSD
Answer: D
26. What is the purpose of VLANs?
A) To divide a physical network into multiple logical networks
B) To increase Wi-Fi speed
C) To assign static IP addresses
D) To manage MAC addresses
Answer: A
27. What is an example of a connectionless protocol?
A) TCP
B) UDP
C) HTTP
D) FTP
Answer: B
28. Which organization is responsible for assigning IP addresses?
A) ICANN
B) IEEE
C) IETF
D) W3C
Answer: A
29. Which OSI layer is responsible for establishing, managing, and
terminating connections?
A) Application
B) Session
C) Presentation
D) Network
Answer: B
30. What type of transmission does Ethernet use?
A) Packet switching
B) Circuit switching
C) Bit streaming
D) Token passing
Answer: A

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