Networking Protocols Quiz

What is a protocol in networking?

• A hardware device used for routing

• A set of rules governing data communication

• A software tool for diagnostics

• A type of data link

Which of the following is not a design issue for network layers?

• Addressing

• Routing

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• Flow control

What does the syntax element of a protocol define?

• The timing of message delivery

• The meaning of the message

• The structure and format of data

• The size of the network

Which service type is similar to the postal system?

• Connection-oriented

• Circuit-switched

• Connectionless

• Message stream

In protocol layering, what does each layer provide to the layer above it?

• Errors

• Service

• Routing table

• IP address

What is the purpose of flow control?

• To increase bandwidth

• To prevent data duplication

• To avoid overwhelming the receiver

• To reroute lost packets

What mechanism is used to identify senders and receivers in each layer?

• Flow control

• Routing

• Addressing

• Sequencing

What is meant by 'multiplexing' in networking?

• Encrypting data before transmission

• Combining multiple connections over a single channel

• Routing data based on packet type

• Converting analog to digital

Which type of communication allows transmission in both directions simultaneously?

• Simplex

• Half duplex

• Full duplex

• Asynchronous

Which of the following primitives is used to terminate a connection?

• CONNECT

• RECEIVE

• SEND

• DISCONNECT