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1.

What is the highest layer of the OSI reference model that a bridge operates?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  2
- D.
  
  5
Correct Answer
C. 2
2.

The LPR/LPD protocol is used for what service on a network?
- A.
  
  Web Services
- B.
  
  File Transfer
- C.
  
  File Sharing
- D.
  
  Printing
Correct Answer
D. Printing
3.

What is the IEEE VLAN standard?
- A.
  
  802.1x
- B.
  
  802.3
- C.
  
  802.1q
- D.
  
  802.17
Correct Answer
C. 802.1q
4.

What protocol is the standard for synchronizing time on the Internet?
- A.
  
  NTP
- B.
  
  DNS
- C.
  
  NNTP
- D.
  
  SNMP
Correct Answer
A. NTP
5.

What is the maximum theoretical speed of data transfer on a T-1 line?
- A.
  
  786 Kbps
- B.
  
  1.544 Mbps
- C.
  
  44.736 Mbps
- D.
  
  64 Kbps
Correct Answer
B. 1.544 Mbps
6.

What was the legacy Novell protocol suite before the change to TCP/IP?
- A.
  
  IPX/SPX
- B.
  
  DECnet
- C.
  
  NetBIOS
- D.
  
  ARCnet
Correct Answer
A. IPX/SPX
7.

IPv6 addresses are how many bits long?
- A.
  
  256
- B.
  
  192
- C.
  
  32
- D.
  
  128
Correct Answer
D. 128
8.

What protocol is employed by switches primarily to avoid switching loops?
- A.
  
  STP
- B.
  
  VTP
- C.
  
  VLAN
- D.
  
  RIP
Correct Answer
A. STP
9.

Which of the following is the DNS root level domain?
- A.
  
  .
- B.
  
  Com
- C.
  
  Net
- D.
  
  Google.com
Correct Answer
A. .
10.

What does an "MX" stand for in DNS?
- A.
  
  Mail Exchanger
- B.
  
  Mass Extreme
- C.
  
  Mass Exchanger
- D.
  
  Mail Express
Correct Answer
A. Mail Exchanger
11.

What layer of the OSI reference model refers to the routing of network traffic?
- A.
  
  Data Link Layer
- B.
  
  Network Layer
- C.
  
  Transport Layer
- D.
  
  Session Layer
Correct Answer
B. Network Layer
12.

ATM networks transfer all data as fixed-length cells consisting of how many bytes?
- A.
  
  108
- B.
  
  32
- C.
  
  128
- D.
  
  53
Correct Answer
D. 53
13.

The IEEE 802.11a networking specification denotes tranmissions over what frequency?
- A.
  
  900 MHz
- B.
  
  5 GHz
- C.
  
  11 GHz
- D.
  
  2.4 GHz
Correct Answer
B. 5 GHz
14.

The IEEE 802.11g specification is backwards compatible with what other specification?
- A.
  
  802.1x
- B.
  
  802.16
- C.
  
  802.11b
- D.
  
  802.11a
Correct Answer
C. 802.11b
15.

What is the name given to Cisco Systems' proprietary routing software?
- A.
  
  Internetwork Operating System (IOS)
- B.
  
  Internet Routing Software (IRS)
- C.
  
  Cisco Routing Software (CRS)
- D.
  
  Network Operating System (NOS)
Correct Answer
A. Internetwork Operating System (IOS)
16.

Which of the following protocols is an open standard for encrypting TCP/IP traffic?
- A.
  
  IMAP
- B.
  
  POP3
- C.
  
  IPSec
- D.
  
  PPP
Correct Answer
C. IPSec
17.

Which technology allows for segmentation in a layer 2 switch through port assignment?
- A.
  
  WLAN
- B.
  
  LAN
- C.
  
  VLAN
- D.
  
  PPTP
Correct Answer
C. VLAN
18.

Which of the following tools could be used to test a network cable for a short?
- A.
  
  Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR)
- B.
  
  Black Box
- C.
  
  Trap Door
- D.
  
  Frame Relay PVC
Correct Answer
A. Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR)
19.

What is the name of the local file used to resolve host names?
- A.
  
  Dns.txt
- B.
  
  Hosts.sam
- C.
  
  Resolve
- D.
  
  Hosts
Correct Answer
D. Hosts
20.

What is the common protocol used for monitoring network devices on a TCP/IP network?
- A.
  
  SNMP
- B.
  
  LDAP
- C.
  
  POP3
- D.
  
  SMTP
Correct Answer
A. SNMP

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Test Your Knowledge On Computer Networking

What is the highest layer of the OSI reference model that a bridge operates?

The LPR/LPD protocol is used for what service on a network?

What is the IEEE VLAN standard?

What protocol is the standard for synchronizing time on the Internet?

What is the maximum theoretical speed of data transfer on a T-1 line?

What was the legacy Novell protocol suite before the change to TCP/IP?

IPv6 addresses are how many bits long?

What protocol is employed by switches primarily to avoid switching loops?

Which of the following is the DNS root level domain?

What does an "MX" stand for in DNS?

What layer of the OSI reference model refers to the routing of network traffic?

ATM networks transfer all data as fixed-length cells consisting of how many bytes?

The IEEE 802.11a networking specification denotes tranmissions over what frequency?

The IEEE 802.11g specification is backwards compatible with what other specification?

What is the name given to Cisco Systems' proprietary routing software?

Which of the following protocols is an open standard for encrypting TCP/IP traffic?

Which technology allows for segmentation in a layer 2 switch through port assignment?

Which of the following tools could be used to test a network cable for a short?

What is the name of the local file used to resolve host names?

What is the common protocol used for monitoring network devices on a TCP/IP network?