Networks ⟶ Lecture Four

1. What is the OSI Model?

A. A model for computer hardware design
B. A framework for network communication
C. A model for software development
D. A framework for database management
2. How many layers are there in the OSI Model?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
3. Which organization created the OSI Model?
A. IEEE
B. ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
C. IETF
D. ITU
4. The OSI Model is often referred to as:
A. A universal language for computer networking
B. A universal language for programming
C. A universal language for hardware design
D. A universal language for database management
5. Which layer of the OSI Model is responsible for human-computer interaction?
A. Presentation Layer
B. Application Layer
C. Session Layer
D. Transport Layer
6. Which layer ensures that data is in a usable format and handles encryption?
A. Application Layer
B. Presentation Layer
C. Session Layer
D. Transport Layer
7. Which layer is responsible for maintaining connections and controlling ports?
A. Session Layer
B. Transport Layer
C. Network Layer
D. Data Link Layer
8. Which layer transmits data using protocols like TCP and UDP?
A. Transport Layer
B. Network Layer
C. Data Link Layer
D. Physical Layer
9. Which layer decides the physical path that data will take?
A. Network Layer
B. Data Link Layer
C. Physical Layer
D. Transport Layer
10. Which layer defines the format of data on the network?
A. Data Link Layer
B. Network Layer
C. Physical Layer
 D. Transport Layer
11. Which layer is responsible for transmitting bits over a medium?
A. Physical Layer
B. Data Link Layer
C. Network Layer
D. Transport Layer
12. Which layer directly interacts with data from the user?
A. Presentation Layer
B. Application Layer
C. Session Layer
D. Transport Layer
13. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Application Layer?
A. Initiating communication
B. Data encryption
C. Providing network services to end-users
D. Interacting with software applications
14. Which protocol is used by the Application Layer for email communication?
A. HTTP
B. SMTP
C. FTP
D. TCP
15. Which layer is responsible for data translation, encryption, and compression?
A. Application Layer
B. Presentation Layer
C. Session Layer
D. Transport Layer
16. What is another name for the Presentation Layer?
A. Syntax Layer
B. Encryption Layer
C. Compression Layer
D. Translation Layer
17. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Presentation Layer?
A. Data translation
B. Data encryption
C. Data compression
D. Data routing
18. Which layer is responsible for opening and closing communication between devices?
A. Transport Layer
B. Session Layer
C. Network Layer
D. Data Link Layer
19. What is the main function of the Session Layer?
A. Data encryption
B. Managing communication sessions
C. Data compression
D. Data routing
20. Which layer adds checkpoints during data transmission for synchronization?
A. Transport Layer
B. Session Layer
C. Network Layer
D. Data Link Layer
21. Which layer ensures that messages are transmitted in the correct order?
A. Network Layer
 B. Transport Layer
C. Data Link Layer
D. Physical Layer
22. Which protocol is used by the Transport Layer for reliable communication?
A. UDP
B. TCP
C. IP
D. HTTP
23. Which protocol is considered unreliable in the Transport Layer?
A. TCP
B. UDP
C. IP
D. HTTP
24. What is the main function of the Transport Layer?
A. Data encryption
B. Reliable message delivery
C. Data compression
D. Data routing
25. Which layer is responsible for routing data between different networks?
A. Transport Layer
B. Network Layer
C. Data Link Layer
D. Physical Layer
26. Which protocol is used by the Network Layer for addressing?
A. TCP
B. IP
C. UDP
D. HTTP
27. What is the main function of the Network Layer?
A. Data encryption
B. Data routing
C. Data compression
D. Data translation
28. Which layer is responsible for transferring data between devices on the same network?
A. Network Layer
B. Data Link Layer
C. Physical Layer
D. Transport Layer
29. Which layer breaks data into smaller units called frames?
A. Network Layer
B. Data Link Layer
C. Physical Layer
D. Transport Layer
30. Which layer is responsible for flow control and error control in intra-network communication?
A. Transport Layer
B. Data Link Layer
C. Network Layer
D. Physical Layer
31. Which layer is responsible for transmitting bits over a physical medium?
A. Network Layer
B. Data Link Layer
C. Physical Layer
D. Transport Layer
32. Which layer includes physical equipment like cables and switches?
A. Network Layer
B. Data Link Layer
C. Physical Layer
D. Transport Layer
33. Which layer converts data into a bitstream?
A. Network Layer
B. Data Link Layer
C. Physical Layer
D. Transport Layer
34. How many layers are there in the TCP/IP model?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
35. Which layer in the TCP/IP model combines the functions of the Application, Presentation, and
Session layers of the OSI model?
A. Transport Layer
B. Application Layer
C. Internet Layer
D. Link Layer
36. Which layer in the TCP/IP model is equivalent to the Network Layer in the OSI model?
A. Transport Layer
B. Application Layer
C. Internet Layer
D. Link Layer
37. Which protocol is used in the Transport Layer of both OSI and TCP/IP models?
A. IP
B. TCP
C. HTTP
D. FTP
38. Which device operates at the Physical Layer of the OSI model?
A. Router
B. Hub
C. Switch
D. NIC
39. Which device operates at the Data Link Layer of the OSI model?
A. Hub
B. Switch
C. Router
D. Access Point
40. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for mechanical and electrical specifications?
A. Network Layer
B. Data Link Layer
C. Physical Layer
D. Transport Layer
41. Which layers of the OSI model are considered the "upper layers"?
A. Application, Presentation, Session
B. Transport, Network, Data Link
C. Physical, Data Link, Network
D. Application, Transport, Physical
42. Which layers of the OSI model are considered the "lower layers"?
A. Application, Presentation, Session
 B. Transport, Network, Data Link, Physical
C. Physical, Data Link, Network
D. Application, Transport, Physical
43. Which layer of the OSI model is closest to the end user?
A. Application Layer
B. Presentation Layer
C. Session Layer
D. Transport Layer
44. Which layer of the OSI model is closest to the physical medium?
A. Network Layer
B. Data Link Layer
C. Physical Layer
D. Transport Layer
45. What is the primary purpose of the Presentation Layer?
A. To establish, manage, and terminate sessions
B. To prepare data for the Application Layer
C. To route data between networks
D. To transmit bits over a medium
46. Which of the following is a function of the Presentation Layer?
A. Routing
B. Encryption
C. Flow control
D. Error control
47. What does the Presentation Layer convert data into?
A. Packets
B. Frames
C. A common format
D. Bits
48. What is the main purpose of the Session Layer?
A. To encrypt data
B. To manage communication sessions
C. To route data between networks
D. To transmit bits over a medium
49. What is the term for the time between when communication is opened and closed?
A. Session
B. Connection
C. Handshake
D. Transmission
50. Which layer adds checkpoints during data transmission to allow for recovery in case of errors?
A. Transport Layer
B. Session Layer
C. Network Layer
D. Data Link Layer
51. What is the purpose of segmentation in the Transport Layer?
A. To encrypt data
B. To divide data into smaller units
C. To route data between networks
D. To transmit bits over a medium
52. Which of the following is a function of the Transport Layer?
A. Routing
B. Flow control
C. Data encryption
D. Data compression
53. What is the purpose of service-point addressing in the Transport Layer?
A. To route data between networks
B. To ensure data reaches the correct process
C. To encrypt data
D. To compress data
54. What is the main responsibility of the Network Layer?
A. To manage communication sessions
B. To route data between networks
C. To transmit bits over a medium
D. To encrypt data
55. Which of the following is a function of the Network Layer?
A. Packetizing
B. Data encryption
C. Data compression
D. Flow control
56. What is the process of converting data into packets called?
A. Segmentation
B. Packetizing
C. Encapsulation
D. Compression
57. What is the main responsibility of the Data Link Layer?
A. To route data between networks
B. To transfer data between devices on the same network
C. To transmit bits over a medium
D. To encrypt data
58. What is the term for the smaller units of data created by the Data Link Layer?
A. Packets
B. Frames
C. Segments
D. Bits
59. Which layer is responsible for flow control and error control in intra-network communication?
A. Transport Layer
B. Data Link Layer
C. Network Layer
D. Physical Layer
60. What is the main responsibility of the Physical Layer?
A. To route data between networks
B. To transmit bits over a medium
C. To encrypt data
D. To manage communication sessions
61. Which of the following is a function of the Physical Layer?
A. Line configuration
B. Data encryption
C. Data compression
D. Flow control
62. What does the Physical Layer convert data into?
A. Packets
B. Frames
C. Bits
D. Segments
63. Which layer in the TCP/IP model is equivalent to the Data Link and Physical layers of the OSI model?
A. Application Layer
B. Transport Layer
 C. Internet Layer
D. Link Layer

Model Answer

1. B
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. A
11. A
12. B
13. B
14. B
15. B
16. A
17. D
18. B
19. B
20. B
21. B
22. B
23. B
24. B
25. B
26. B
27. B
28. B
29. B
30. B
31. C
32. C
33. C
34. A
35. B
36. C
37. B
38. B
39. B
40. C
41. A
42. B
43. A
44. C
45. B
46. B
47. C
48. B
49. A
50. B
51. B
52. B
53. B
54. B
55. A
56. B
57. B
58. B
59. B
60. B
61. A
62. C
63. D