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FINALS NET101

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many layers are in the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

7

d)

9

2.

Which layer is responsible for the interface between two applications on separate computers?

a)

Transport

b)

Application

c)

Network

d)

Session

3.

Which of the following is an Application Layer protocol?

a)

TCP

b)

IP

c)

HTTP

d)

Ethernet

4.

The first 24 bits of a MAC address are known as the:

a)

IP Address

b)

OUI (Organizationally Unique Identifier)

c)

Frame ID

d)

Port Number

5.

What is the total length of a traditional MAC address?

a)

32 bits

b)

48 bits

c)

64 bits

d)

128 bits

6.

Which layer handles "hop-to-hop" delivery within the same local network segment?

a)

Physical Layer

b)

Network Layer

c)

Data Link Layer

d)

Presentation Layer

7.

MAC addresses are most commonly represented in which format?

a)

Decimal

b)

Binary

c)

Octal

d)

Hexadecimal

8.

Which addressing method is considered "Physical" addressing?

a)

Port Address

b)

IP Address

c)

MAC Address

d)

URL

9.

If a device moves to a new network, which address generally remains fixed?

a)

IP Address

b)

MAC Address

c)

Logical Address

d)

Gateway Address

10.

Which layer is Layer 3 of the OSI model?

a)

Transport

b)

Network

c)

Data Link

d)

Session

11.

Protocols like SMTP, POP3, and IMAP4 operate at which layer?

a)

Layer 4

b)

Layer 5

c)

Layer 6

d)

Layer 7

12.

The "Logical Address" refers to which type of address?

a)

MAC Address

b)

Port Address

c)

IP Address

d)

Hardware Address

13.

Which addressing method is used to identify a specific process or service on a device?

a)

Physical Address

b)

Port Address

c)

Logical Address

d)

Specific Address

14.

How many hexadecimal digits are in a 48-bit MAC address?

a)

8

b)

10

c)

12

d)

16

15.

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

a)

Layer 1

b)

Layer 2

c)

Layer 3

d)

Layer 4

16.

A MAC address like 00:60:8C:00:54:99 uses what separator format?

a)

Hyphenated

b)

Dot-Hexadecimal

c)

Colon-Hexadecimal

d)

Slash-Hexadecimal

17.

Which layer is considered the "Physical Layer"?

a)

Layer 1

b)

Layer 2

c)

Layer 7

d)

Layer 4

18.

The last 24 bits of a MAC address are assigned by the:

a)

IEEE

b)

Manufacturer (NIC specific)

c)

ISP

d)

Network Administrator

19.

What is the primary function of the OSI model?

a)

To encrypt internet data

b)

To provide a conceptual framework that standardizes network functions

c)

To speed up Wi-Fi connections

d)

To replace the TCP/IP model

20.

Which program provides services to the user, such as a browser?

a)

Utility Program

b)

Application Program

c)

System Driver

d)

Firmware

21.

What is the maximum allowable distance for horizontal cabling?

a)

50 m

b)

90 m

c)

100 m

d)

150 m

22.

A short length of cabling (usually 3 to 25 feet) with connectors at both ends is a:

a)

Backbone cable

b)

Patch cable

c)

Horizontal cable

d)

Plenum cable

23.

Which type of cable consists of insulated twisted-pair wires encased in a plastic sheath with NO extra shielding?

a)

STP

b)

UTP

c)

Fiber-optic

d)

Coaxial

24.

Which cable type uses glass or plastic fibers to transmit data via light signals?

a)

UTP

b)

STP

c)

Fiber-optic

d)

Twinaxial

25.

What does "STP" stand for in networking?

a)

Simple Transmission Protocol

b)

Shielded Twisted Pair

c)

System Transfer Port

d)

Standard Telephone Plug

26.

Which type of fiber-optic cable is best for long-distance transmissions?

a)

MMF (Multimode Fiber)

b)

SMF (Single-mode Fiber)

c)

UTP

d)

STP

27.

A diagram that shows how devices are physically connected by cables is called a:

a)

Logical Topology

b)

Physical Topology

c)

Virtual Topology

d)

Schematic Topology

28.

Which topology describes how data actually flows through the network?

a)

Physical Topology

b)

Logical Topology

c)

Geometric Topology

d)

Cable Topology

29.

Which organization set the standard for network diagram symbols (routers, switches, firewalls)?

a)

Microsoft

b)

IEEE

c)

Cisco Systems

d)

IBM

30.

What is a "wiring schematic"?

a)

A list of all IP addresses

b)

A graphical representation of a network's wired infrastructure

c)

A user manual for a router

d)

A contract for internet service

31.

Which cabling type connects workstations to the closest data room?

a)

Patch cabling

b)

Backbone cabling

c)

Horizontal cabling

d)

Entrance cabling

32.

Fiber-optic cable transmits data using:

a)

Electrical signals

b)

Radio waves

c)

Light signals

d)

Sound waves

33.

Copper-based cables (like UTP) transmit data using:

a)

Light signals

b)

Electric signals

c)

Magnetic pulses

d)

Infrared

34.

Which cabling connects data rooms, floors, or buildings?

a)

Horizontal cabling

b)

Patch cabling

c)

Backbone cabling

d)

Drop cabling

35.

What is the main advantage of STP over UTP?

a)

It is cheaper

b)

It is easier to install

c)

It provides better protection against interference

d)

It is more flexible

36.

In a network diagram, what does a "cloud" symbol usually represent?

a)

A local server

b)

A database

c)

The Internet or an external network

d)

A wireless router

37.

Which cable consists of wires surrounded by a metallic substance like foil?

a)

UTP

b)

Fiber-optic

c)

STP

d)

Patch cord

38.

A "logical topology" focuses on:

a)

The physical location of racks

b)

The length of the cables

c)

How data travels and interacts between devices

d)

The color of the wires

39.

Which device is commonly used to connect multiple devices on a local network (Layer 2)?

a)

Router

b)

Switch

c)

Firewall

d)

Modem

40.

Which document shows every wire necessary to interconnect network devices?

a)

Logical Diagram

b)

Detailed Wiring Schematic

c)

Physical topology snapshot

d)

OUI Table

41.

Which tool is used to remove the outer plastic jacket from an Ethernet cable?

a)

Crimping Tool

b)

Cable Tester

c)

Cable Stripper

d)

Punch Down Tool

42.

What is the name of the standard connector used for Ethernet cables?

a)

RJ-11

b)

RJ-45

c)

USB-C

d)

BNC

43.

Which wiring standard starts with the "White/Orange" wire?

a)

T568A

b)

T568B

c)

T568C

d)

T568D

44.

Which wiring standard starts with the "White/Green" wire?

a)

T568A

b)

T568B

c)

T568C

d)

T568D

45.

A "Straight-Through" cable uses:

a)

T568A on one end, T568B on the other

b)

The same standard (A or B) on both ends

c)

Fiber on one end, Copper on the other

d)

Only 4 out of 8 wires

46.

What is the primary use of a "Crossover" cable?

a)

Connecting a PC to a Switch

b)

Connecting a PC to a Router

c)

Connecting two similar devices (e.g., PC to PC)

d)

Connecting a phone to a wall jack

47.

What does the "Auto-MDIX" feature do?

a)

Automatically crimps the cable

b)

Automatically detects cable type and corrects signals

c)

Increases the maximum distance of the cable

d)

Tests the cable for continuity

48.

In the T568B standard, what is the color of the wire at Pin 2?

a)

Green

b)

Orange

c)

White/Orange

d)

Blue

49.

In the T568A standard, what is the color of the wire at Pin 6?

a)

Green

b)

Orange

c)

Blue

d)

Brown

50.

Which tool is used to secure the RJ-45 connector onto the cable?

a)

Screwdriver

b)

Stripper

c)

Crimping Tool

d)

Pliers

51.

How much of the outer jacket should be stripped from the cable end?

a)

5 inches

b)

1 inch (25 mm)

c)

1/4 inch

d)

The entire cable

52.

A "Crossover" cable typically uses which combination?

a)

T568A on both ends

b)

T568B on both ends

c)

T568A on one end, T568B on the other

d)

RJ-11 on one end, RJ-45 on the other

53.

When arranging wires for T568B, which color comes immediately after Blue?

a)

Green

b)

White/Blue

c)

White/Green

d)

Brown

54.

Which device is used to check if a finished cable is working correctly?

a)

Multimeter

b)

Cable Tester

c)

Oscilloscope

d)

Crimper

55.

In a Crossover cable, Pin 1 (Transmit) on one end connects to which Pin on the other?

a)

Pin 1

b)

Pin 2

c)

Pin 3

d)

Pin 6

56.

What is the color of the 8th pin in both T568A and T568B standards?

a)

White/Brown

b)

Brown

c)

Orange

d)

Green

57.

Before inserting wires into the RJ-45 plug, you should:

a)

Dip them in solder

b)

Cut them to be straight and even

c)

Tie them in a knot

d)

Remove the insulation from each individual wire

58.

Connecting a "Computer to a Switch" typically requires which cable?

a)

Crossover

b)

Straight-Through

c)

Rollover

d)

Fiber

59.

Which pin number corresponds to the "White/Blue" wire in both standards?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

60.

Why are the wires inside the cable twisted in pairs?

a)

To make the cable stronger

b)

To reduce electromagnetic interference (crosstalk)

c)

To save space

d)

To identify the colors easier