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Networking Basics Test

Section A (MCQs)

1. In which network topology does each device connect to exactly two other devices,
forming a closed loop?
a. Star Topology b. Mesh Topology c. Ring Topology d. Bus Topology
2. Which type of attack is a firewall most effective against?
a. Phishing b. DDoS c. Malware d. Packet sniffing
3. Which class of IP addresses is typically used for large networks?
a. Class A b. Class B c. Class C d. Class D
4. What is the default subnet mask for a Class C IP address?
a. 255.0.0.0 b. 255.255.0.0 c. 255.255.255.0 d. 255.255.255.255
5. How many host addresses are available in a subnet with a /24 prefix?
a. 128 b. 256 c. 512 d. 64
6. Transport Layer provides which type of communication?
a. LAN-to-MAN b. Host-to-Host c. Hop-to-Hop d. Network-to-Network
7. ICMP protocol is uses which layer of OSI model?
a. Physical Layer b. Data-Link Layer c. Network Layer d. Transport Layer
8. Which of the following devices is used to amplify signal strength?
a. Router b. Switch c. Repeater d. Hub
9. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing data between different networks?
a. Physical Layer b. Data-Link Layer c. Network Layer d. Transport Layer
10. Which of the following is assigned a MAC address?
a. NIC b. DHCP server c. Operating System d. DNS Server
11. Which of the following describes a point-to-point connection?
a. A network where multiple devices share the same communication channel
b. A direct connection between two devices
c. A network where data is broadcasted to all devices
d. A connection where data is routed through multiple intermediary devices
12. Which is a usable IP address?
a. 172.16.1.255
b. 15.34.56.23
c. 192.168.1.256
d. 192.168.1.0
13. Which device is capable of supporting VLANs(Virtual Local Area Networks)?
a. Router b. Switch c. Hub d. Firewall

Section B (1 Mark Questions)

1. What is Simplex Communication?


2. Number of bytes in IPv6.
3. Command to check ip address in cmd.
4. What is Loopback Address?
5. What is the full form of DHCP.
6. What is the use of Tracert/Traceroute command?
7. Name any Network Security Protocol.

Section C (2 Marks Questions)

1. Which is more intelligent: a switch or a hub? Why?


2. Difference Between Static and Dynamic IP addresses?
3. Define subnetting.
4. Difference between TCP and UDP.
5. List any two uses of VPN.

Section D (3 Marks Questions)

1. Define Gateway , Ports and differenciate them.


2. Explain three way handshake protocol.
3. Explain URL.
4. Explain any three port numbers.
5. Explain DNS.

Section E (5 Marks Questions)

1. Explain OSI Model.

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