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Cyber 1-Networking FINAL Exam

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How do most phones in modern offices differ from phone lines via the POTS?

a)

Office phones connect via analog phone line

b)

Office phones connect over IP

c)

There are no differences between the two

d)

Office phones only offer communication methods via Zoom

2.

Which of the following is an example of biometric factors?

a)

Fingerprint scanner

b)

Iris scanner

c)

Voice recognition

d)

All of the above

3.

What else is SCADA referred to as?

(a)  

4.

Which layer defines the electrical and physical specifications for devices?

a)

Transfer

b)

Network

c)

Physical

d)

Presentation

5.

The ______ layer provides the functional and procedural means to transfer data between network entities and to detect and possibly correct errors that may occur in the ______ layer.

a)

data link/physical

b)

application/session

c)

network/transport

d)

presentation/application

6.

Which layer provides transparent data transfer between end users?

a)

Transport

b)

Transfer

c)

Session

d)

Application

7.

Which layer is responsible for identifying communication partners and determining resource availability?

a)

Session

b)

Application

c)

Network

d)

Transfer

8.

Encapsulation transforms the network layer’s data to 0’s and 1’s.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

A(n) _____ includes the ethernet header, the original data/payload itself, and a trailer.

a)

frame

b)

packet

c)

segment

d)

datagram

10.

In a peer-to-peer network, a single server controls the network for all the devices.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

A ______ covers a large area, typically composed of two or more LANs connected.

a)

SAN

b)

PAN

c)

FAN

d)

WAN

12.

What is the demarcation point?

a)

When a log records a critical error

b)

When a client determines what network topology they want

c)

When an internet service provider hands the internet to a customer

d)

None of the above

13.

A ______ sits between the customer and a telephone company and provides diagnostic information to the telephone company.

a)

smartjack

b)

demarc

c)

hub

d)

switch

14.

What is different with the arrangement between T568A and T568B wiring standards?

a)

The green and orange pairs

b)

The green and blue pairs

c)

The red and yellow pairs

d)

The brown and blue pairs

15.

Which of the following can coaxial cables deliver? (Select two)

a)

Electricity

b)

Water

c)

Gas

d)

Internet

e)

Television

16.

Application Layer

a)

Layer 5

b)

Layer 1

c)

Layer 7

d)

Layer 4

17.

The Network Layer

a)

Layer 5

b)

Layer 1

c)

Layer 7

d)

Layer 3

18.

Application Layer

a)

Layer 5

b)

Layer 1

c)

Layer 7

d)

Layer 4

19.

The Network Layer

a)

Layer 5

b)

Layer 1

c)

Layer 7

d)

Layer 3

20.

Data Link Layer

a)

Layer 6

b)

Layer 2

c)

Layer 5

d)

Layer 3

21.

Layer 5

a)

The basic network

b)

Character encoding

c)

Communication management between devices

d)

The physics of the network

22.

Session Layer

a)

Layer 4

b)

Layer 1

c)

Layer 3

d)

Layer 5

23.

Presentation Layer

a)

Layer 6

b)

Layer 1

c)

Layer 7

d)

Layer 4

24.

Layer 3

a)

The “post office” layer

b)

Communication management between devices

c)

The “routing” layer

d)

The “switching” layer

25.

Layer 6

a)

Application encryption

b)

The layer we see

c)

The physics of the network

d)

The “routing” layer

26.

Layer 2

a)

The physics of the network

b)

The “routing” layer

c)

Application encryption

d)

The “switching” layer

27.

Layer 1

a)

The “routing” layer

b)

The physical part of the network

c)

The “post office” layer

d)

The layer we see

28.

Layer 4

a)

The physics of the network

b)

The layer we see

c)

Character encoding

d)

The “post office” layer

29.

The Physical Layer

a)

Layer 2

b)

Layer 6

c)

Layer 1

d)

Layer 4

30.

Transport Layer

a)

Layer 3

b)

Layer 4

c)

Layer 7

d)

Layer 1

31.

Layer 7

a)

The layer we see (human readable)

b)

Communication management between devices

c)

The “post office” layer

d)

The basic network

32.

What does OSI stand for?

a)

Open Systems Interconnection

b)

Operating System Interface

c)

Online Security Infrastructure

d)

Optical Signal Interface

33.

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for describing how data is delivered and where it is being delivered into a system?

a)

Application Layer

b)

Transport Layer

c)

Network Layer

d)

Data Link Layer

34.

Which layer of the OSI model deals with UDP and TCP protocols?

a)

Presentation Layer

b)

Session Layer

c)

Transport Layer

d)

Data Link Layer

35.

What is the mnemonic to remember the different layers of the OSI model?

a)

All People Seem To Need Data Processing

b)

Open Systems Interconnection Reference Model

c)

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

d)

Media Access Control addresses

36.

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for starting and stopping communication between endpoints?

a)

Presentation Layer

b)

Session Layer

c)

Transport Layer

d)

Data Link Layer

37.

What layer of the OSI model is associated with IP addresses?

a)

Application Layer

b)

Transport Layer

c)

Network Layer

d)

Data Link Layer

38.

What layer of the OSI model is responsible for encrypting application data?

a)

Presentation Layer

b)

Session Layer

c)

Transport Layer

d)

Data Link Layer

39.

Which layer of the OSI model is commonly associated with switch forwarding?

a)

Application Layer

b)

Transport Layer

c)

Network Layer

d)

Data Link Layer

40.

What layer of the OSI model is responsible for putting data into a form that we can understand?

a)

Presentation Layer

b)

Session Layer

c)

Transport Layer

d)

Data Link Layer

41.

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for the physical signals to send frames from one device to another?

a)

Application Layer

b)

Transport Layer

c)

Network Layer

d)

Physical Layer

42.

What layer of the OSI model is responsible for putting data into a form that we can understand?

a)

Presentation Layer

b)

Session Layer

c)

Transport Layer

d)

Data Link Layer

43.

What is the purpose of the Transport Layer in the OSI model?

a)

To encrypt application data

b)

To describe how data is delivered and where it is being delivered into a system

c)

To start and stop communication between endpoints

d)

To deal with UDP and TCP protocols

44.

Which layer of the OSI model is commonly associated with switch forwarding?

a)

Application Layer

b)

Transport Layer

c)

Network Layer

d)

Data Link Layer

45.

What is the mnemonic to remember the different layers of the OSI model?

a)

Please Do Not Throw Sausage Pizza Away

b)

Open Systems Interconnection Reference Model

c)

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

d)

Media Access Control addresses

46.

What layer of the OSI model is responsible for the physical signals to send frames from one device to another?

a)

Application Layer

b)

Transport Layer

c)

Network Layer

d)

Physical Layer

47.

What is packet encapsulation in networking?

a)

The process of stripping headers and trailers from a packet

b)

The process of adding an IP address to a packet

c)

The process of adding headers and trailers to data

d)

The process of checking for errors in network transmission

48.

Which layer of the OSI model is primarily responsible for encapsulation?

a)

Physical Layer

b)

Data Link Layer

c)

Network Layer

d)

Transport Layer

49.

What is the primary purpose of encapsulation in networking?

a)

To increase the speed of data transmission

b)

To ensure data can be safely and effectively transmitted over the network

c)

To reduce the size of the data being transmitted

d)

To encrypt data

50.

Which of the following is NOT an encapsulation protocol?

a)

Ethernet

b)

PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)

c)

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

d)

Frame Relay

51.

During encapsulation, what happens immediately after the Transport layer header is added to the data segment?

a)

The data is transmitted over the network.

b)

The Network layer adds its header.

c)

The Data Link layer adds its header and trailer.

d)

The data is converted into bits.

52.

What is the correct order of layers involved in encapsulation, from the highest to the lowest?

a)

Application, Transport, Network, Data Link, Physical

b)

Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Application

c)

Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network

d)

Data Link, Network, Transport, Application, Physical

53.

In the context of networking, what is decapsulation?

a)

Adding headers to the data packet

b)

Encrypting data for secure transmission

c)

Removing headers and trailers from a packet

d)

Increasing the size of the data packet

54.

Which layer of the OSI model is primarily responsible for decapsulation?

a)

Application Layer

b)

Transport Layer

c)

Data Link Layer

d)

Physical Layer

55.

What is the first step in the decapsulation process when a packet is received?

a)

The Transport layer header is removed.

b)

The Data Link layer trailer is removed.

c)

The Network layer header is analyzed.

d)

The Physical layer converts signals into data.

56.

Why is decapsulation necessary in networking?

a)

To increase the transmission speed

b)

To convert the packet back into the original data format

c)

To add additional security layers

d)

To compress the data for storage

57.

Which protocol is involved in both encapsulation and decapsulation processes?

a)

TCP/IP

b)

FTP

c)

SMTP

d)

UDP

58.

What layer adds the IP address to the packet during the encapsulation process?

a)

Transport Layer

b)

Network Layer

c)

Data Link Layer

d)

Application Layer

59.

During decapsulation, what happens immediately after the Network layer header is removed?

a)

The packet is delivered to the application.

b)

The Transport layer header is analyzed.

c)

The Data Link layer trailer is removed.

d)

The packet is converted into electrical signals.

60.

What is the main difference between encapsulation and decapsulation?

a)

Encapsulation involves adding headers, while decapsulation involves removing them.

b)

Encapsulation is used only in wired networks, while decapsulation is used in wireless.

c)

Encapsulation compresses data, while decapsulation decompresses it.

d)

There is no difference; they are the same process.

61.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between encapsulation and decapsulation?

a)

Encapsulation and decapsulation are unrelated processes.

b)

Encapsulation is the process that occurs at the sender's end, while decapsulation occurs at the receiver's end.

c)

Decapsulation must occur before encapsulation can take place.

d)

Encapsulation and decapsulation are simultaneous processes.

62.
This is a technical term that describes the layout of connections in a network.
a)
Network Topology
b)
Standalone Computer
c)
Network Node
d)
Workstation
63.
Which network topology is this?
a)
Star
b)
Mesh
c)
Ring
d)
Bus
64.
Which network topology is this?
a)
Bus
b)
Ring
c)
Mesh
d)
Star
65.
Which network topology has a central node connected to all other nodes.  The central node might be a hub, switch or server.
a)
Star
b)
Mesh
66.

A .........network is a network topology with each node being interconnected.

a)

Star

b)

Mesh

67.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a star network topology?
a)

There is a central node to fail

b)
Simple to add or remove a node as it has no effect on any other node
c)
Good security - no workstation can interact with another without going through the server first
d)
Very few data collisions as each node has its own cable to the server
68.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a star network topology?
a)

Requires a high performance switch or server in the centre as all traffic passes through it.

b)
Simple to add or remove a node as it has no effect on any other node
c)
Good security - no workstation can interact with another without going through the server first
d)
Very few data collisions as each node has its own cable to the server
69.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a star network topology?
a)
If the central switch or server fails, the whole network is down
b)
Requires a high performance switch or server in the centre as all traffic passes through it.
c)
Extra hardware such as hubs and switches may be needed
d)
All 3 of them
70.
An advantage of a mesh network topology is that there is no central node to fail - True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
71.
A mesh network is very robust. If one path fails, the rest can still be used - True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
72.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a mesh network topology?
a)
If the central switch or server fails, the whole network is down
b)
Requires a high performance switch or server in the centre as all traffic passes through it.
c)
Very expensive due to the amount of cabling required.
d)
It can handle very high data traffic rates
73.
What is a WAN ?
a)
Wide Area Network
b)
Wide Access Network
c)
Wider Allowance Networking
74.
What is a LAN?
a)
Local Area Network
b)
Local Access Network
c)
Localized Area Network
75.
What is a characteristic of a LAN?
a)
Small geographical location such as a school or small office.
b)
Really cheap to set up.
c)
Uses less cables than a star.
76.

Which of these is an advantage of a Star network?

a)

No extra hardware needed

b)

Reliable

c)

Cheap

77.

Which of these is an disadvantage of a Star network?

a)

Unreliable

b)

Needs extra hardware

c)

Slow

78.

What does VPN stand for?

a)

Visual Protected Network

b)

Virtual Private Network

c)

Visual Private Network

d)

Virtual Protected Network

79.

What are the advantages of using a PAN?

a)

Private

b)

Can connect many devices at once

c)

Long range

d)

Fast data transfer

80.

What does PAN stand for?

a)

Proven Area Network

b)

Protected Area Network

c)

Private Area Network

d)

Personal Area Network

81.

A family wants to have internet for their 2 children with phones and tablets, which connection type should they use?

a)

Wired

b)

Wireless

82.

What does WAN stand for?

a)

Wide Area Network

b)

World Area Network

c)

Wide Arena Network

d)

World Arena Network

83.
What is an advantage of a LAN?
a)
You can save money by sharing peripherals like printers.
b)
It is limited to a small area.
c)
Can cover near infinite geographical distance.
d)
Expensive to setup.
84.
LAN stands for?
a)
Local Area Network
b)
Local Area Name
c)
Little Area Network
d)
Local Art Network
85.
 Which Network Diagrams is it ?
a)
PAN
b)
LAN
c)
MAN
d)
WAN
86.
Two or more computers connected together over a wide geographical area (e.g. county, country, globe).  What type of network is this?
a)
LAN
b)
School Network
c)
WAN
d)
The Internet
87.
Which network is this? I allow computers to communicate with each other in the same building
a)
WAN
b)
LAN
88.

Which network is this? I allow computers to communicate with each other in across the world.

a)
LAN
b)
WAN
89.

Which type of network operates in a limited geographical area, such as a building or school?

a)

LAN

b)

MAN

c)

TAN

d)

WAN

90.

Every computer looking to access the Internet would be known as this.

a)
client
b)
desktop
c)
hub
d)
server
91.

Computer network that connects computers within a limited area such as a home, school, computer laboratory, or office building, using network media.

a)
LAN
b)
MAN
c)
WAN
d)
NET
92.

Large computer network that spans a metropolitan area and falls between a LAN and a WAN.

a)

LAN

b)

MAN

c)

WAN

d)

NET

93.

A computer that provides data to other computers. It may serve data to systems on a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN) over the Internet.

a)
satellite
b)
hub
c)
server
d)
queue
94.

A network that covers a broad area using leased telecommunication lines.

a)
LAN
b)
MAN
c)
WAN
d)
NET
95.

Which network would you have at your home?

a)

LAN

b)

WAN

c)

WLAN

d)

MAN

96.

What is the name of this network category?

a)

Client-to-peer network

b)

Peer-to-peer network

c)

Server/ client network

d)

Client/Server network