Networking Quiz

During a networking class, Arjun asked his classmates what the acronym "OSI" stands for in the OSI Model. Can you help him answer this question?

• Open Systems Interconnection

• Operating System Interface

• Open Source Integration

• Optical Signal Interface

Olivia needs to send a large presentation file to her colleague over the internet. Which protocol should she use to transfer the file from her computer to the server?

• HTTP

• SMTP

• FTP

• TELNET

In a school, Mia is trying to connect her laptop to the internet. She notices that the router is responsible for managing the network connections. What is the primary function of a router in a network?

• To connect devices within a local network

• To forward data packets between different networks

• To assign IP addresses to devices

• To provide wireless access points

In a school, Aria is trying to send a message to her friend Nora using the school's network. Which layer of the OSI Model is responsible for logical addressing (e.g., IP addresses) to ensure the message reaches Nora?

• Physical Layer

• Data Link Layer

• Network Layer

• Transport Layer

During a group project, Sophia needs to send a message to David's computer on the same local network. What is the purpose of the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) in this scenario?

• To map IP addresses to MAC addresses

• To resolve domain names to IP addresses

• To encrypt data packets

• To manage multicast group memberships

William is watching a live sports event online. Which protocol is connectionless and typically used for applications like video streaming?

• TCP

• UDP

• ICMP

• IGMP

In a classroom, all students are connected to a central computer for sharing resources. Which topology does this represent?

• Mesh Topology

• Star Topology

• Ring Topology

• Bus Topology

Elijah is trying to find the quickest route for data to travel across his school's IP network. Which routing protocol should he use that employs Dijkstra's algorithm to calculate the shortest path?

• RIP

• OSPF

• BGP

• CIDR

In a school, Samuel is trying to connect his laptop to the internet. He notices that his laptop has a private IP address assigned to it. What is the role of NAT (Network Address Translation) in this scenario?

• To convert private IP addresses into public IP addresses for external communication

• To assign IP addresses dynamically to devices

• To resolve domain names into IP addresses

• To route multicast traffic

During a group project, Aria and her classmates need to ensure that their computers can communicate effectively with each other. Which protocol is used by routers to exchange information about network reachability and status?

• DHCP

• ICMP

• BGP

• IGMP