Comparison of OSI and TCP/IP Reference Models Quiz

What is the OSI model?

• C. Responsible for routing data packets across different networks

• D. Provides user interfaces for applications

• B. A framework for understanding how data travels across a network

• A. A suite of protocols defining data transmission over the internet

How many layers does the OSI model have?

• B. Five layers

• A. Four layers

• C. Six layers

• D. Seven layers

What is the TCP/IP model?

• A. A suite of protocols defining data transmission over the internet

• B. A framework for understanding how data travels across a network

• C. Responsible for routing data packets across different networks

• D. Provides user interfaces for applications

How many layers does the TCP/IP model have?

• A. Three layers

• B. Four layers

• C. Five layers

• D. Six layers

What is a similarity between OSI and TCP/IP models?

• A. Three separate layers for the upper layers

• B. Single layer for the bottom layers

• C. Error Handling

• D. International Standards

What is a difference between OSI and TCP/IP models?

• A. Four layers vs. Two separate layers for the bottom layers

• B. Three separate layers for the upper layers vs. Single layer for the upper layers

• C. Network layer for routing protocols vs. Internet layer for routing protocols

• D. Logical Separation vs. Error Handling

What is an advantage of the OSI model?

• A. Flexibility

• D. Security

• B. Standardization

• C. Reliability

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN OSI AND TCP/IP MODELS

(a)  

Provides user interfaces for (a)  

Responsible for ensuring data arrives correctly at its
destination. This layer has 2 main protocols:

• TCP

• UDP

(a)