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Network Communication and Routing Principles Quiz

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What does TCP stand for in the context of network communication?

Transmission Control Protocol

Explanation

TCP stands for Transmission Control Protocol.

What is the purpose of a subnet mask in IP networking?

To determine the network portion of an IP address

Explanation

Subnet mask helps determine the network portion of an IP address.

In the context of networking, what does the acronym NAT stand for?

Network Address Translation

Explanation

NAT stands for Network Address Translation.

What is the primary function of a router in a network?

To connect devices in different LANs or WANs

Explanation

Routers connect devices in different LANs or WANs.

Which protocol is used for dynamic host configuration in a TCP/IP network?

DHCP

Explanation

DHCP is used for dynamic host configuration in TCP/IP networks.

What is the function of a MAC address?

To uniquely identify a device on a network

Explanation

MAC address uniquely identifies a device on a network.

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing decisions?

Network layer

Explanation

Network layer handles routing decisions in the OSI model.

Which routing algorithm is used by RIP (Routing Information Protocol)?

Distance-vector algorithm

Explanation

RIP uses the distance-vector routing algorithm.

What is the purpose of a default gateway in a TCP/IP network?

To provide a route to devices outside the local network

Explanation

Default gateway provides a route to devices outside the local network in TCP/IP.

#10

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of UDP (User Datagram Protocol)?

Connection-oriented

Explanation

UDP is not connection-oriented.

#11

Which protocol is used to securely transmit data over an untrusted network?

SSH

Explanation

SSH is used to securely transmit data over an untrusted network.

#12

What is the purpose of Quality of Service (QoS) in network communication?

To prioritize certain types of network traffic

Explanation

QoS prioritizes certain types of network traffic.

#13

Which of the following is NOT a type of network routing protocol?

Circuit-switching routing protocol

Explanation

Circuit-switching is not a type of network routing protocol.

#14

Which of the following is NOT a common routing protocol used in computer networks?

SMTP

Explanation

SMTP is not a common routing protocol in computer networks.

Network Communication and Routing Principles Quiz

What does TCP stand for in the context of network communication?

What is the purpose of a subnet mask in IP networking?

In the context of networking, what does the acronym NAT stand for?

What is the primary function of a router in a network?

Which protocol is used for dynamic host configuration in a TCP/IP network?

What is the function of a MAC address?

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing decisions?

Which routing algorithm is used by RIP (Routing Information Protocol)?

What is the purpose of a default gateway in a TCP/IP network?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of UDP (User Datagram Protocol)?

Which protocol is used to securely transmit data over an untrusted network?

What is the purpose of Quality of Service (QoS) in network communication?

Which of the following is NOT a type of network routing protocol?

Which of the following is NOT a common routing protocol used in computer networks?

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