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

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Explore the essentials of computer networking with this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on OSI model layers, network protocols, and data transfer speeds. Ideal for IT professionals and students eager to assess their understanding of key networking concepts.

Computer Networking Quizzes & Trivia

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  • 2. 

    IPv6 addresses are how many bits long?

    • 256

    • 192

    • 32

    • 128

    Correct Answer
    A. 128
  • 3. 

    Which of the following is the DNS root level domain?

    • .

    • Com

    • Net

    • Google.com

    Correct Answer
    A. .
  • 4. 

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

    • Web Services

    • File Transfer

    • File Sharing

    • Printing

    Correct Answer
    A. Printing
  • 5. 

    What is the IEEE VLAN standard?

    • 802.1x

    • 802.3

    • 802.1q

    • 802.17

    Correct Answer
    A. 802.1q
  • 6. 

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

    • NTP

    • DNS

    • NNTP

    • SNMP

    Correct Answer
    A. NTP
  • 7. 

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

    • STP

    • VTP

    • VLAN

    • RIP

    Correct Answer
    A. STP
  • 8. 

    What does an "MX" stand for in DNS?

    • Mail Exchanger

    • Mass Extreme

    • Mass Exchanger

    • Mail Express

    Correct Answer
    A. Mail Exchanger
  • 9. 

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

    • Data Link Layer

    • Network Layer

    • Transport Layer

    • Session Layer

    Correct Answer
    A. Network Layer
  • 10. 

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

    • Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR)

    • Black Box

    • Trap Door

    • Frame Relay PVC

    Correct Answer
    A. Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR)
  • 11. 

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

    • IPX/SPX

    • DECnet

    • NetBIOS

    • ARCnet

    Correct Answer
    A. IPX/SPX
  • 12. 

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

    • 786 Kbps

    • 1.544 Mbps

    • 44.736 Mbps

    • 64 Kbps

    Correct Answer
    A. 1.544 Mbps
  • 13. 

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

    • 900 MHz

    • 5 GHz

    • 11 GHz

    • 2.4 GHz

    Correct Answer
    A. 5 GHz
  • 14. 

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

    • 802.1x

    • 802.16

    • 802.11b

    • 802.11a

    Correct Answer
    A. 802.11b
  • 15. 

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

    • IMAP

    • POP3

    • IPSec

    • PPP

    Correct Answer
    A. IPSec
  • 16. 

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

    • 108

    • 32

    • 128

    • 53

    Correct Answer
    A. 53
  • 17. 

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

    • Internetwork Operating System (IOS)

    • Internet Routing Software (IRS)

    • Cisco Routing Software (CRS)

    • Network Operating System (NOS)

    Correct Answer
    A. Internetwork Operating System (IOS)
  • 18. 

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

    • WLAN

    • LAN

    • VLAN

    • PPTP

    Correct Answer
    A. VLAN
  • 19. 

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

    • SNMP

    • LDAP

    • POP3

    • SMTP

    Correct Answer
    A. SNMP
  • 20. 

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

    • Dns.txt

    • Hosts.sam

    • Resolve

    • Hosts

    Correct Answer
    A. Hosts

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