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TCP/IP 5-layer Model and Network Topology Worksheet

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

Complete the following sentences about the TCP/IP 5-layer model using only the words given: TRANSPORT, BOOLEAN, APPLICATION, SUSPENSION, GATEWAY, NETWORK, PHYSICAL, DATA LINK. (i) The .................................................. layer provides interfaces to the software to allow it to use the network.

a)

APPLICATION

b)

TRANSPORT

c)

NETWORK

d)

PHYSICAL

2.

Complete the following sentences about the TCP/IP 5-layer model using only the words given: TRANSPORT, BOOLEAN, APPLICATION, SUSPENSION, GATEWAY, NETWORK, PHYSICAL, DATA LINK. (ii) The .................................................. layer ensures that data is transferred from one point to another reliably and without errors.

a)

TRANSPORT

b)

APPLICATION

c)

NETWORK

d)

PHYSICAL

3.

Addressing and routing is provided by the .................................................. layer.

a)

NETWORK

b)

APPLICATION

c)

PRESENTATION

d)

SESSION

4.

Complete the following sentences about the TCP/IP 5-layer model using only the words given: TRANSPORT, BOOLEAN, APPLICATION, SUSPENSION, GATEWAY, NETWORK, PHYSICAL, DATA LINK. (iv) The .................................................. layer prepares data to be passed to the physical layer.

a)

DATA LINK

b)

TRANSPORT

c)

APPLICATION

d)

NETWORK

5.

Complete the following sentences about the TCP/IP 5-layer model using only the words given: TRANSPORT, BOOLEAN, APPLICATION, SUSPENSION, GATEWAY, NETWORK, PHYSICAL, DATA LINK. (v) The .................................................. layer transmits the raw data.

a)

PHYSICAL

b)

TRANSPORT

c)

APPLICATION

d)

DATA LINK

6.

Identify the correct diagram of a star network topology.

a)

A central node connected to multiple peripheral nodes, with no direct connections between the peripherals.

b)

All nodes connected in a closed loop, each node connected to two others.

c)

Each node connected to every other node directly.

d)

Nodes connected in a single line, one after another.

7.

Two advantages of a star network topology are:

a)

Easy to add new devices and easy to detect faults

b)

All devices are directly connected to each other and uses less cable

c)

Difficult to manage and high cost

d)

Slower data transfer and complex setup

8.

One disadvantage of a star network topology is:

a)

If the central hub fails, the whole network is affected.

b)

It is the most expensive topology to implement.

c)

It is the slowest network topology.

d)

It is difficult to add new devices.

9.

The role of both the TCP and IP protocols in network communication is to:

a)

TCP ensures reliable data transmission, while IP handles addressing and routing.

b)

TCP handles addressing and routing, while IP ensures reliable data transmission.

c)

Both TCP and IP are responsible for encrypting data.

d)

TCP and IP are only used for wireless communication.

10.

Which of the following are items of information found in a TCP/IP packet, apart from the Destination Address?

a)

Source Address, Sequence Number, Checksum

b)

MAC Address, File Size, Username

c)

Printer Name, Font Type, Page Number

d)

Monitor Resolution, Color Depth, Refresh Rate

11.

DNS resolves addresses when a user attempts to visit a website by:

a)

Translating domain names into IP addresses

b)

Encrypting user data for secure transmission

c)

Storing website content for faster access

d)

Blocking access to malicious websites