Basic Networking MCQ Quiz

An IP address uniquely identifies a device on the internet. What does IP stand for?

• Internet Protocol

• Internal Protocol

• Information Packet

• Integrated Processing

TCP and UDP are protocols that operate at which OSI layer?

• Physical Layer

• Data Link Layer

• Network Layer

• Transport Layer

A network that connects devices in a small geographic area, like a home or office, is called a:

• Wide Area Network (WAN)

• Local Area Network (LAN)

• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

• Personal Area Network (PAN)

The internet is an example of which type of network?

• LAN

• PAN

• WAN

• MAN

The primary difference between TCP and UDP is:

• TCP guarantees delivery, UDP does not.

• TCP is faster, UDP is slower.

• TCP is used for video streaming, UDP is used for file transfer.

• TCP operates at Layer 3, UDP operates at Layer 4 (OSI model).

Which OSI layer is responsible for breaking data into packets and adding header information for routing?

• Network Layer

• Transport Layer

• Session Layer

• Data Link Layer

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Transport Layer in the OSI model?

• Error checking

• Flow control

• Packet delivery

• Routing

An intranet is a private network within an organization that uses internet protocols and technologies. What does an extranet add to an intranet?

• Increased security measures

• Public internet access

• Controlled access for authorized external partners

• A wider geographic reach

An IP address can be public or private. Public IP addresses are used for:

• Internal network communication

• Accessing the internet

• Both a & b

• Neither a nor b

A unique identifier assigned to a network interface card (NIC) is called a:

• Public IP address

• Private IP address

• Domain Name

• MAC address (Media Access Control address)