Basics of Networking Quiz

What is the primary purpose of networking?

• To create software applications

• To store data

• To connect computers and devices

• To manage user accounts

Which of the following is a point-to-point connection?

• A remote control for a television

• A Wi-Fi network

• A local area network

• A cellular network

What does the OSI model stand for?

• Open Systems Interconnection

• Open Security Internet

• Open Source Integration

• Operational Systems Interface

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for error detection and correction?

• Transport layer

• Network layer

• Application layer

• Data link layer

What type of network is typically used for connecting devices within a home?

• Local Area Network (LAN)

• Personal Area Network (PAN)

• Wide Area Network (WAN)

• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Which of the following topologies has a central hub?

• Star topology

• Mesh topology

• Bus topology

• Ring topology

What is the main disadvantage of a star topology?

• Limited scalability

• Single point of failure

• High cost

• Complex installation

In which layer of the TCP/IP model does the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) operate?

• Application layer

• Internet layer

• Transport layer

• Link layer

What is the primary function of the transport layer?

• Routing data

• Establishing connections

• Data formatting

• End-to-end communication

Which addressing type is used for one-to-many communication?

• Broadcast

• Anycast

• Multicast

• Unicast