Network Communication and Routing Principles Quiz
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#1
What does TCP stand for in the context of network communication?
Transmit Control Protocol
Transmission Control Protocol
Transport Connection Protocol
Transfer Control Protocol
#2
What is the purpose of a subnet mask in IP networking?
To determine the network portion of an IP address
To identify the host portion of an IP address
To establish a secure connection between networks
To determine the IP address range of a network
#3
In the context of networking, what does the acronym NAT stand for?
Network Address Translation
Network Authentication Token
National Access Terminal
Networked Application Testing
#4
What is the primary function of a router in a network?
To connect devices within the same LAN
To connect devices in different LANs or WANs
To provide physical connectivity to devices
To store and manage network data
#5
Which protocol is used for dynamic host configuration in a TCP/IP network?
#6
What is the function of a MAC address?
To uniquely identify a device on a network
To establish a secure VPN connection
To manage network hardware resources
To prioritize certain types of network traffic
#7
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing decisions?
Physical layer
Network layer
Data link layer
Transport layer
#8
Which routing algorithm is used by RIP (Routing Information Protocol)?
Dijkstra's algorithm
Bellman-Ford algorithm
Floyd-Warshall algorithm
Distance-vector algorithm
#9
What is the purpose of a default gateway in a TCP/IP network?
To connect two different LANs
To provide a route to devices outside the local network
To manage data traffic within a LAN
To establish a secure VPN connection
#10
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of UDP (User Datagram Protocol)?
Connection-oriented
Unreliable delivery
Low overhead
No congestion control
#11
Which protocol is used to securely transmit data over an untrusted network?
#12
What is the purpose of Quality of Service (QoS) in network communication?
To ensure data integrity during transmission
To prioritize certain types of network traffic
To establish secure connections between networks
To manage network hardware resources
#13
Which of the following is NOT a type of network routing protocol?
Distance-vector routing protocol
Link-state routing protocol
Path-vector routing protocol
Circuit-switching routing protocol
#14
Which of the following is NOT a common routing protocol used in computer networks?
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