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OSI Model and Networking Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary purpose of the OSI model?

a)

To enforce data security

b)

To define network topologies

c)

To standardize networking functions across systems

d)

To control wireless networks

2.

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing data?

a)

Transport

b)

Data Link

c)

Network

d)

Session

3.

Which device is used to connect multiple LANs and determine the best path for data?

a)

Switch

b)

Hub

c)

Router

d)

Repeater

4.

What is the function of the Data Link layer?

a)

Assigns IP addresses

b)

Ensures end-to-end delivery

c)

Handles MAC addressing and media access

d)

Encrypts data

5.

Which of these is a wireless communication method?

a)

Coaxial cable

b)

Fiber optic

c)

Ethernet

d)

Wi-Fi

6.

Which physical media is known for high resistance to electromagnetic interference and uses glass fibers?

a)

Twisted pair

b)

Coaxial

c)

Fiber optics

d)

Wireless

7.

Which layer of the OSI model ensures that data is delivered in sequence and without errors?

a)

Network

b)

Transport

c)

Data Link

d)

Session

8.

What kind of address is 192.168.0.1?

a)

MAC Address

b)

Broadcast Address

c)

Logical (IP) Address

d)

Hardware Address

9.

Which of the following defines the structure and format of data on the network?

a)

Transport layer

b)

Presentation layer

c)

Session layer

d)

Data Link layer

10.

What is the role of a switch in a network?

a)

Encrypts and decrypts data

b)

Connects different networks

c)

Sends data to all ports

d)

Forwards data to specific devices using MAC addresses

11.

Which type of topology connects in a circular form?

a)

Star

b)

Bus

c)

Mesh

d)

Ring

12.

What is a function of Layer 3 switching?

a)

Signal amplification

b)

IP packet routing

c)

MAC address filtering

d)

Application hosting

13.

Which layer of the OSI model manages sessions between applications?

a)

Application

b)

Transport

c)

Session

d)

Network

14.

Which device works at both Layer 2 and Layer 3 for faster network operations?

a)

Hub

b)

Router

c)

Layer 3 Switch

d)

Bridge

15.

A firewall primarily serves to:

a)

Speed up network connections

b)

Control access between networks

c)

Assign MAC addresses

d)

Manage wireless frequencies

16.

What defines a MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)?

a)

Covers a small room

b)

Connects cities across countries

c)

Covers a city-wide area

d)

Connects devices within a house

17.

The MAC address operates at which OSI layer?

a)

Network

b)

Physical

c)

Data Link

d)

Application

18.

Which connector is typically used for twisted pair Ethernet cables?

a)

BNC

b)

RJ-45

c)

SC

d)

USB

19.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a hub?

a)

Broadcasts data to all ports

b)

Operates at Layer 1

c)

Stores MAC addresses

d)

Repeats signals

20.

Which OSI layer specifies mechanical, electrical, and signaling standards for data transmission?

a)

Data Link

b)

Network

c)

Transport

d)

Physical