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WorksheetsFundamentals of Networking Quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is a computer network?
A single computer system
A collection of printers
Two or more computers connected together to share resources
A computer without internet access
What device connects multiple networks together?
Switch
Router
Hub
Repeater
What does LAN stand for?
Local Area Network
Logical Access Network
Limited Area Network
Long Area Network
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of networking?
Resource sharing
File sharing
Virus spreading
Communication
What topology connects each computer to a central hub?
Ring
Mesh
Star
Bus
Which device works at Layer 2 of the OSI Model?
Router
Switch
Firewall
Repeater
What is the main purpose of a firewall?
Enhance network speed
Provide backup
Control traffic between networks
Connect computers
What is the physical layout of a network called?
Protocol
Topology
Architecture
Interface
What protocol is used to send emails?
HTTP
FTP
SMTP
DHCP
Which transmission mode allows data to flow in both directions at the same time?
Simplex
Half Duplex
Full Duplex
Parallel
What is the size of an IPv4 address?
32 bytes
64 bits
32 bits
128 bits
Which of the following is a valid IPv4 address?
192.168.1.1
300.0.0.1
10.500.1.1
192.168.256.0
What class is the IP address 172.16.5.4?
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
What is the default subnet mask of Class C IP address?
255.0.0.0
255.255.0.0
255.255.255.0
255.255.255.255
What does DHCP stand for?
Direct Host Configuration Protocol
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Digital Host Control Protocol
Device Host Configuration Protocol
What is the purpose of a subnet mask?
To identify MAC addresses
To route emails
To separate the network and host parts of an IP address
To encrypt data
What is the loopback address in IPv4?
0.0.0.0
127.0.0.1
192.168.0.1
255.255.255.255
What is the broadcast address for the network 192.168.1.0/24?
192.168.1.255
192.168.0.1
255.255.255.255
192.168.1.0
How many usable host addresses are there in a /24 subnet?
254
256
255
512
What does NAT stand for?
Network Access Table
Network Address Translation
Node Address Tracker
None of the above
How many layers are there in the OSI model?
5
6
7
8
Which layer is responsible for routing data?
Data Link
Network
Transport
Application
Which OSI layer deals with encryption and compression?
Network
Session
Transport
Presentation
At which OSI layer does TCP operate?
Data Link
Transport
Session
Network
Which layer ensures reliable transmission of data segments?
Application
Presentation
Transport
Physical
What is the function of the Session Layer?
Converts data formats
Establishes, manages, and terminates sessions
Manages IP addressing
Transmits raw bits
Which of the following protocols operates at the Application Layer?
IP
FTP
TCP
UDP
What layer is responsible for logical addressing?
Transport
Network
Data Link
Physical
What is the role of the Data Link Layer?
Route packets
Convert data into signals
Error detection and MAC addressing
Encrypt data
Which layer is closest to the end-user?
Network
Application
Data Link
Session
If a user is browsing a website, which OSI layer is directly involved?
Transport
Network
Application
Session
What is the PDU (Protocol Data Unit) of the Transport Layer?
Frame
Packet
Segment
Bit
Which OSI layer is responsible for MAC address functionality?
Data Link
Network
Transport
Session
Which layer converts data into signals for transmission?
Presentation
Physical
Session
Application
If data arrives out of order, which OSI layer reorders it?
Application
Network
Transport
Data Link
What device operates primarily at the physical layer?
Router
Switch
Hub
Bridge
Which layer adds source and destination port numbers?
Application
Transport
Network
Data Link
What would happen if the Transport Layer did not exist?
No MAC addressing
No IP routing
No data formatting
No reliable data transfer
What layer determines the path a packet takes?
Network
Transport
Application
Data Link
In the OSI model, what layer handles syntax and semantics of information?
Application
Presentation
Network
Session
