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IOS2601 Assignment 11. What is the primary purpose of the OSI model in networking?
a) To provide a protocol for network security
b) To standardize network functions to enable interoperability
c) To define physical hardware requirements
d) To manage the physical connections between devices
Answer: b) To standardize network functions to enable interoperability
2. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing packets across networks?
a) Application Layer
b) Network Layer
c) Transport Layer
d) Data Link Layer
Answer: b) Network Layer
3. In TCP/IP, which protocol is responsible for error detection and correction?
a) IP
b) TCP
c) UDP
d) HTTP
Answer: b) TCP
4. What does DNS stand for, and what is its primary function?
a) Domain Name System; it translates domain names into IP addresses
,b) Dynamic Network Service; it manages dynamic IP assignments
c) Direct Network Server; it handles direct network connections
d) Data Network Security; it provides encryption for data packets
Answer: a) Domain Name System; it translates domain names into IP addresses
5. Which of the following best describes a subnet mask?
a) A mask that filters out unwanted packets from a network
b) A method for encrypting network traffic
c) A number used to identify the network portion of an IP address
d) A protocol for managing network traffic
Answer: c) A number used to identify the network portion of an IP address
6. In the context of network security, what does a firewall do?
a) It prevents unauthorized access to or from a private network
b) It monitors network traffic for performance optimization
c) It encrypts data transmitted over the network
d) It ensures that all network devices are connected
Answer: a) It prevents unauthorized access to or from a private network
7. Which protocol is used to send emails from a client to a server?
a) FTP
b) SMTP
c) IMAP
d) POP3
Answer: b) SMTP
,8. What is the purpose of the ARP protocol in a network?
a) To resolve IP addresses to MAC addresses
b) To authenticate users on a network
c) To encrypt data packets sent over the network
d) To manage bandwidth usage
Answer: a) To resolve IP addresses to MAC addresses
9. In IPv6, how many bits are used for the address?
a) 32 bits
b) 64 bits
c) 128 bits
d) 256 bits
Answer: c) 128 bits
10. What is the function of the transport layer in the OSI model?
a) To establish, manage, and terminate connections between applications
b) To provide encryption for data transmitted over the network
c) To route packets between different networks
d) To manage hardware addresses on the local network
Answer: a) To establish, manage, and terminate connections between
applications11. What is the main difference between TCP and UDP protocols?
a) TCP is connection-oriented and reliable, while UDP is connectionless and does not
guarantee delivery
b) TCP is used for email transmission, while UDP is used for web browsing
, c) TCP operates at the Network Layer, while UDP operates at the Data Link Layer
d) TCP encrypts data for secure transmission, while UDP does not
Answer: a) TCP is connection-oriented and reliable, while UDP is connectionless and
does not guarantee delivery
12. Which of the following IP addresses is a private address according to RFC 1918?
a) 192.168.1.1
b) 8.8.8.8
c) 172.16.0.1
d) 10.0.0.1
Answer: d) 10.0.0.1
13. What is the purpose of Network Address Translation (NAT)?
a) To translate domain names into IP addresses
b) To map multiple private IP addresses to a single public IP address
c) To convert data into encrypted packets
d) To manage and allocate IP addresses within a network
Answer: b) To map multiple private IP addresses to a single public IP address
14. Which layer of the OSI model handles error checking and flow control?
a) Physical Layer
b) Data Link Layer
c) Network Layer
d) Application Layer
Answer: b) Data Link Layer
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