OSI Model Quiz

What does the OSI model represent?

• A physical device for network communication

• A conceptual framework for understanding network interactions

• A programming language

• A type of network cable

Who controls the OSI model?

• International Standards Organization

• Internet Engineering Task Force

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

• World Wide Web Consortium

How many layers are there in the OSI model?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What is the purpose of the OSI model?

• To create a new programming language

• To visualize how data moves on a network

• To design hardware components

• To manage user accounts

Which of the following is NOT a layer in the OSI model?

• Application

• Presentation

• Database

• Transport

Which layer of the OSI model is concerned with the physics of the network, including signaling, cabling, and connectors?

• Application

• Presentation

• Physical

• Transport

What is the primary concern of the Physical Layer in the OSI model?

• Protocols

• Signal propagation from "here" to "there"

• Data encryption

• Session management

How can the binary values 1 and 0 be expressed in the Physical Layer?

• Light, voltage, radio wave

• Encryption, decryption, hashing

• IP addresses, MAC addresses

• HTTP, FTP, SMTP

What should you do if you have a physical layer "problem"?

• Fix your cabling, punch-downs, etc.

• Update your software

• Change your IP address

• Reboot your computer

What does the Data Link Layer make sense of?

• Pulses, the 1s and 0s

• Text and images

• Audio signals

• Video frames