This set of Computer Networks Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “DHCP”.
1. DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) provides __________ to the client.
a) IP address
b) MAC address
c) Url
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: We use DHCP to allow the hosts to acquire their ip addresses dynamically which is better
than visiting each and every host on the network and configure all of this information manually.
2. DHCP is used for ________
a) IPv6
b) IPv4
c) Both IPv6 and IPv4
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: DHCP is used for both IPv4 and IPv6 addressing. With DHCP you get to let the hosts know
about the change dynamically, and hosts update their info themselves.
3. The DHCP server _________
a) maintains a database of available IP addresses
b) maintains the information about client configuration parameters
c) grants a IP address when receives a request from a client
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Whenever a DHCP server gets a request from a client it responds with a DHCP offer
containing IP address being offered, network mask offered, the amount of time that the client can use
and keep it, the ip address of the DHCP server making this offer.
4. IP assigned for a client by DHCP server is
a) for a limited period
b) for an unlimited period
c) not time dependent
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The IP address offered to a client is only for a limited period of time. There is actually a
certain amount of time that the client can use and keep this IP address.
5. DHCP uses UDP port _________ for sending data to the server.
a) 66
b) 67
c) 68
d) 69
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: 67 is the UDP port number that is used as the destination port of a server. Whereas UDP
port number 68 is used by the client.
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6. The DHCP server can provide the _______ of the IP addresses.
a) dynamic allocation
b) automatic allocation
c) static allocation
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: When a host acquires multiple offers of IP addresses from different DHCP servers, the host
will broadcast a dhcp request identifying the server whose offer has been accepted.
7. DHCP client and servers on the same subnet communicate via _________
a) UDP broadcast
b) UDP unicast
c) TCP broadcast
d) TCP unicast
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: DHCP actually employs a connectionless service, which is provided by UDP, since TCP is
connection oriented. It is implemented with two UDP port numbers 67 and 68 for its operations.
8. After obtaining the IP address, to prevent the IP conflict the client may use _________
a) internet relay chat
b) broader gateway protocol
c) address resolution protocol
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: ARP abbreviation for address resolution protocol is used for mapping IP addresses to MAC
addresses that are present in the local network.
9. What is DHCP snooping?
a) techniques applied to ensure the security of an existing DHCP infrastructure
b) encryption of the DHCP server requests
c) algorithm for DHCP
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: DHCP snooping is a security feature that is used in OS of a network in the layer 2. This
technology prevents unauthorized DHCP servers offering IP addresses to DHCP clients.
10. If DHCP snooping is configured on a LAN switch, then clients having specific ______ can access the
network.
a) MAC address
b) IP address
c) Both MAC address and IP address
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The DHCP snooping is done to prevent unauthorized IP addresses being offered by
unauthorized servers. This features allows only specific mac addresses and IP addresses to access the
network.
This set of Computer Networks Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Basics – 1”.
1. The IETF standards documents are called ________
a) RFC
b) RCF
c) ID
d) DFC
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: RFC stands for Request For Comments and they are documents that describe methods,
behaviors, research, or innovations applicable to the working of the Internet.
2. In the layer hierarchy as the data packet moves from the upper to the lower layers, headers are
___________
a) Added
b) Removed
c) Rearranged
d) Modified
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3. The structure or format of data is called ___________
a) Syntax
b) Semantics
c) Struct
d) Formatting
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The structure and format of data are defined using syntax. Semantics defines how a
particular pattern to be interpreted, and what action is to be taken based on that interpretation. In
programming languages, syntax of the instructions plays a vital role in designing of the program.
4. Communication between a computer and a keyboard involves ______________ transmission.
a) Automatic
b) Half-duplex
c) Full-duplex
d) Simplex
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: In simplex transmission, data flows in single direction which in this case refers to the data
flowing from the keyboard to the computer. Another example would be of the mouse where the data
flows from the mouse to the computer only.
5. The first Network was called ________
a) CNNET
b) NSFNET
c) ASAPNET
d) ARPANET
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: ARPANET stands for Advanced Research Projects Agency Networks. It was the first network
to be implemented which used the TCP/IP protocol in the year 1969.
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6. A _______ is the physical path over which a message travels.
a) Path
b) Medium
c) Protocol
d) Route
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Messages travel from sender to receiver via a physical path called the medium using a set
of methods/rules called protocol. Mediums can be guided (wired) or unguided (wireless).
7. Which organization has authority over interstate and international commerce in the communications
field?
a) ITU-T
b) IEEE
c) FCC
d) ISOC
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: FCC is the abbreviation for Federal Communications Commission. FCC is responsible for
regulating all interstate communications originating or terminating in USA. It was founded in the year
1934.
8. Which of this is not a network edge device?
a) PC
b) Smartphones
c) Servers
d) Switch
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Network edge devices refer to host systems, which can host applications like web browser.
A switch can’t operate as a host, but as a central device which can be used to manage network
communication.
9. A _________ set of rules that governs data communication.
a) Protocols
b) Standards
c) RFCs
d) Servers
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In communications, a protocol refers to a set of rules and regulations that allow a network
of nodes to transmit and receive information. Each layer in the network model has a protocol set, for
example, the transport layer has TCP and UDP protocols.
10. Three or more devices share a link in ________ connection.
a) Unipoint
b) Multipoint
c) Point to point
d) Simplex
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A multipoint communication is established when three or many network nodes are
connected to each other. Frame relay, Ethernet and ATM are some examples of multipoint connections.
This set of Computer Networks Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Basics – 2”.
1. When collection of various computers seems a single coherent system to its client, then it is called
_________
a) computer network
b) distributed system
c) networking system
d) mail system
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A Computer network is defined as a collection of interconnected computers which uses a
single technology for connection.
A distributed system is also the same as computer network but the main difference is that the whole
collection of computers appears to its users as a single coherent system.
Example:- World wide web
2. Two devices are in network if __________
a) a process in one device is able to exchange information with a process in another device
b) a process is running on both devices
c) PIDs of the processes running of different devices are same
d) a process is active and another is inactive
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: A computer network, or data network, is a digital telecommunications network which
allows nodes to share resources. In computer networks, computing devices exchange data with each
other using connections between nodes. The nodes have certain processes which enable them to share
a specific type of data using a distinct protocol.
3. Which of the following computer networks is built on the top of another network?
a) prior network
b) chief network
c) prime network
d) overlay network
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: An overlay network is a computer network that is built on top of another network. Some
examples of an overlay network are Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and Peer-to-Peer Networks (P2P).
4. In computer network nodes are _________
a) the computer that originates the data
b) the computer that routes the data
c) the computer that terminates the data
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: In a computer network, a node can be anything that is capable of sending data or receiving
data or even routing the data to its destination. Routers, Computers and Smartphones are some
examples of network nodes.
5. Communication channel is shared by all the machines on the network in ________
a) broadcast network
b) unicast network
c) multicast network
d) anycast network
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In a broadcast network, information is sent to all stations in a network whereas in a
multicast network the data or information is sent to a group of stations in the network. In unicast
network, information is sent to only one specific station. The broadcast address of the network is the
last assigned address of the network.
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6. Bluetooth is an example of __________
a) personal area network
b) local area network
c) virtual private network
d) wide area network
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Bluetooth is a wireless technology used to create a wireless personal area network for data
transfer up to a distance of 10 meters. It operates on 2.45 GHz frequency band for transmission.
7. A __________ is a device that forwards packets between networks by processing the routing
information included in the packet.
a) bridge
b) firewall
c) router
d) hub
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks.
Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the Internet. They make use of routing protocols like
RIP to find the cheapest path to the destination.
8. A list of protocols used by a system, one protocol per layer, is called ________
a) protocol architecture
b) protocol stack
c) protocol suite
d) protocol system
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A protocol stack refers to a group of protocols that are running concurrently that are
employed for the implementation of network protocol suite. Each layer in the network model has to use
one specific protocol from the protocol stack.
9. Network congestion occurs _________
a) in case of traffic overloading
b) when a system terminates
c) when connection between two nodes terminates
d) in case of transfer failure
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Network congestion occurs when traffic in the network is more than the network could
handle. To avoid network congestion, the network management uses various open-loop and closed-loop
congestion control techniques.
10. Which of the following networks extends a private network across public networks?
a) local area network
b) virtual private network
c) enterprise private network
d) storage area network
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A virtual private network extends a private network across a public network, and enables
users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were
directly connected to the private network.VPN provides enhanced security and online anonymity to
users on the internet. It is also used to unblock websites which are unavailable in certain regions.
This set of Computer Networks Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Access
Networks”.
1. Which of this is not a constituent of residential telephone line?
a) A high-speed downstream channel
b) A medium-speed downstream channel
c) A low-speed downstream channel
d) An ultra-high speed downstream channel
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: A low-speed downstream channel is not a constituent of a residential telephone line. But it
might be just a two-way telephone channel. Internet can be provided through a high-speed downstream
channel in a residential telephone line.
2. DSL telcos provide which of the following services?
a) Wired phone access
b) ISP
c) Wired phone access and ISP
d) Network routing and ISP
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line and ISP stands for Internet Service Provider. In a
Digital Subscriber Line system, the same company which provides phone connection is also an ISP. The
internet is provided through the pre-installed telephone lines.
3. The function of DSLAM is to __________
a) Convert analog signals into digital signals
b) Convert digital signals into analog signals
c) Amplify digital signals
d) De-amplify digital signals
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: DSLAM stands for Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer and it’s used by Telcos to
convert the analog signals to digital signals for the purpose of providing internet. The DSLAM located in
a telco’s Central Office does this function.
4. Which of the following terms is not associated with DSL?
a) DSLAM
b) CO
c) Splitter
d) CMTS
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: CMTS stands for Cable modem termination system. It is used in cable internet access. In
cable internet access, internet is not provided through telephone lines and the companies that provide
such connections don’t necessarily provide telephone access.
5. HFC contains _______
a) Fibre cable
b) Coaxial cable
c) A combination of Fibre cable and Coaxial cable
d) Twisted Pair Cable
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) is a telecommunications industry term for a broadband network
that combines optical fiber and coaxial cable. It has been popularly used since the early 1990s. It is
stronger than the optical fiber cables and faster than the co-axial cables.
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6. Which of the following statements is not applicable for cable internet access?
a) It is a shared broadcast medium
b) It includes HFCs
c) Cable modem connects home PC to Ethernet port
d) Analog signal is converted to digital signal in DSLAM
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: CMTS stands for Cable modem termination system. In cable access analog signal is
converted to digital signal by CMTS. In cable internet access, internet is not provided through telephone
lines. DSLAM is used by Telecom companies.
7. Among the optical-distribution architectures that are essentially switched ethernet is __________
a) AON
b) PON
c) NON
d) MON
View Answer
Answer:a
Explanation: AON stands for Active optical networks which are essentially switched Ethernets. Each user
has his/her own dedicated optical fiber line connecting to the ISP in an AON.
8. StarBand provides __________
a) FTTH internet access
b) Cable access
c) Telephone access
d) Satellite access
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: StarBand was a two-way satellite broadband Internet service available in the U.S. from
2000–2015. It was discontinued from September 30 2015 due to increasing competition from other ISPs.
9. Home Access is provided by __________
a) DSL
b) FTTP
c) Cable
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Home Internet Access is provided by DSL, FTTP, and Cable. FTTP provides the fastest speeds
followed by the cable connections and then the DSLs. FTTP is popularly used in modern connections.
10. ONT is connected to splitter using _________
a) High speed fibre cable
b) HFC
c) Optical cable
d) Twisted pair cable
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: ONT stands for Optical Network Terminal. The ONT connects to the Termination Point (TP)
with an optical fibre cable. It translates light signals from the fibre optic line to electric signals that the
router can read.
11. Which of the following factors affect transmission rate in DSL?
a) The gauge of the twisted-pair line
b) Degree of electrical interfernece
c) Shadow fading
d) The gauge of the twisted-pair line and degree of electrical interference
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Because DSL is made of twisted wire copper pair, the gauge of twisted pair line i.e. the
protection and electrical interference would affect the transmission rate in DSL. Unlike DSL, FTTP is not
really affected by these factors.
This set of Computer Networks Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Reference
Models – 1”.
1. How many layers are present in the Internet protocol stack (TCP/IP model)?
a) 5
b) 7
c) 6
d) 10
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: There are five layers in the Internet Protocol stack. The five layers in Internet Protocol stack
is Application, Transport, Network, Data link and Physical layer. The internet protocol stack model is also
called the TCP/IP model and it’s used in modern Internet Communication.
2. The number of layers in ISO OSI reference model is __________
a) 5
b) 7
c) 6
d) 10
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The seven layers in ISO OSI reference model is Application, Presentation, Session,
Transport, Network, Data link and Physical layer. OSI stands for Open System Interconnect and it is a
generalized model.
3. Which of the following layers is an addition to OSI model when compared with TCP IP model?
a) Application layer
b) Presentation layer
c) Session layer
d) Session and Presentation layer
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The only difference between OSI model and TCP/IP model is that the functions of
Presentation and Session layer in the OSI model are handled by the transport layer itself in TCP/IP. OSI is
a generalized model and TCP/IP is an application specific model.
4. Application layer is implemented in ____________
a) End system
b) NIC
c) Ethernet
d) Packet transport
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Not only application layer, but presentation layer, session layer and transport layer are also
implemented in the end system. The layers below are implemented outside the end system, for
example, the network layer is implemented on the routers and the physical layer is implemented for the
medium.
5. Transport layer is implemented in ______________
a) End system
b) NIC
c) Ethernet
d) Signal transmission
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Application, Presentation, Session and Transport layer are implemented in the end system.
The transport layer handles the process to process delivery of the packet through ports.
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6. The functionalities of the presentation layer include ____________
a) Data compression
b) Data encryption
c) Data description
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Some functions of the presentation layer include character-code translation, data
conversion, data encryption and decryption, and data translation. It connects the application layer with
the layers below converting the human readable text and media to machine readable format and vice-
versa.
7. Delimiting and synchronization of data exchange is provided by __________
a) Application layer
b) Session layer
c) Transport layer
d) Link layer
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The session layer provides the mechanism for opening, closing and managing a session
between end-user application processes. The session layer 5 is responsible for establishing managing
synchronizing and terminating sessions. In TCP/IP protocol stack, the functions of the session layer are
handled by the transport layer itself and thus the session layer is missing from the TCP/IP model.
8. In OSI model, when data is sent from device A to device B, the 5th layer to receive data at B is
_________
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Link layer
d) Session layer
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9. In TCP IP Model, when data is sent from device A to device B, the 5th layer to receive data at B is
____________
a) Application layer
b) Transport layer
c) Link layer
d) Session layer
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In TCP/IP model, the fifth layer is application layer. When data is sent from device A to
device B, the 5th layer to receive data at B is application layer. Application layer provides the interface
between applications and the network. The user interacts with only this layer.
10. In the OSI model, as a data packet moves from the lower to the upper layers, headers are _______
a) Added
b) Removed
c) Rearranged
d) Randomized
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In OSI reference model, when data packet moves from lower layers to higher layer, headers
get removed. Whereas when the data packet moves from higher layer to lower layers, headers are
added. These headers contain the essential control information for the protocols used on the specific
layer.
11. Which of the following statements can be associated with OSI model?
a) A structured way to discuss and easier update system components
b) One layer may duplicate lower layer functionality
c) Functionality at one layer no way requires information from another layer
d) It is an application specific network model
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: One layer may use the information from another layer, for example timestamp value. The
information is contained in the header inserted by the previous layer. The headers are added as the
packet moves from higher layers to the lower layers.
This set of Computer Networks Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Reference
Models – 2”.
1. OSI stands for __________
a) open system interconnection
b) operating system interface
c) optical service implementation
d) open service Internet
View Answer
2. The number of layers in ISO OSI reference model is __________
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: In OSI reference model, there are 7 layers namely Application, Presentation, Session,
Transport, Network, Data Link and Physical layer. Each layer uses a protocol to perform its designated
function, for example, the data link layer uses error detection protocols for error control functions.
3. TCP/IP model does not have ______ layer but OSI model have this layer.
a) session layer
b) transport layer
c) application layer
d) network layer
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In OSI reference model, there are two layers which are not present in TCP/IP model. They
are Presentation and Session layer. The functions of Presentation and Session layer in the OSI model are
handled by the transport layer itself in TCP/IP.
4. Which layer is used to link the network support layers and user support layers?
a) session layer
b) data link layer
c) transport layer
d) network layer
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Physical, data link and network layers are network support layers and session, presentation
and application layers are user support layers. The transport layer links these layers by segmenting and
rearranging the data. It uses protocols like TCP and UDP.
5. Which address is used on the internet for employing the TCP/IP protocols?
a) physical address and logical address
b) port address
c) specific address
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The physical, logical, port and specific addresses are used in TCP/IP protocol. All the
addressing schemes, that is physical (MAC) and logical address, port address and specific address are
employed in both TCP/IP model and OSI model. In TCP/IP, the addresses are more focused on the
internet implementation of these addresses.
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6. TCP/IP model was developed _____ the OSI model.
a) prior to
b) after
c) simultaneous to
d) with no link to
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Several TCP/IP prototypes were developed at multiple research centers between 1978 and
1983, whereas OSI reference model was developed in the year 1984. TCP/IP was developed with the
intention to create a model for the Internet while OSI was intended to be a general network model.
7. Which layer is responsible for process to process delivery in a general network model?
a) network layer
b) transport layer
c) session layer
d) data link layer
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The role of Transport layer (Layer 4) is to establish a logical end to end connection between
two systems in a network. The protocols used in Transport layer is TCP and UDP. The transport layer is
responsible for segmentation of the data. It uses ports for the implementation of process-to-process
delivery.
8. Which address is used to identify a process on a host by the transport layer?
a) physical address
b) logical address
c) port address
d) specific address
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: A port number is a way to identify a specific process to which an Internet or other network
message is to be forwarded when it arrives at a server. Some examples of port numbers are port 20
which is used for FTP data, port 22 which is used for SSH remote login ,and port 23 which is used for
TELNET.
9. Which layer provides the services to user?
a) application layer
b) session layer
c) presentation layer
d) physical layer
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In networking, a user mainly interacts with application layer to create and send information
to other computer or network. Application layer provides the interface between applications and the
network. It is the top-most layer in both the TCP/IP and the OSI model.
10. Transmission data rate is decided by ____________
a) network layer
b) physical layer
c) data link layer
d) transport layer
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Physical layer is a layer 1 device which deals with network cables or the standards in use
like connectors, pins, electric current used etc. Basically the transmission speed is determined by the
cables and connectors used. Hence it is physical layer that determines the transmission speed in
network. Some of the cables used for high speed data transmission are optical fiber cables and twisted
pair cables.
This set of Computer Networks Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Physical
Layer”.
1. The physical layer is concerned with ___________
a) bit-by-bit delivery
p) process to process delivery
c) application to application delivery
d) port to port delivery
View Answer
2. Which transmission media provides the highest transmission speed in a network?
a) coaxial cable
b) twisted pair cable
c) optical fiber
d) electrical cable
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Fiber optics is considered to have the highest transmission speed among the all mentioned
above. The fiber optics transmission runs at 1000Mb/s. It is called as 1000Base-Lx whereas IEEE standard
for it is 802.3z. It is popularly used for modern day network connections due to its high transmission
rate.
3. Bits can be sent over guided and unguided media as analog signal by ___________
a) digital modulation
b) amplitude modulation
c) frequency modulation
d) phase modulation
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In analog modulation, digital low frequency baseband signal (digital bit stream) is
transmitted over a higher frequency. Whereas in digital modulation the only difference is that the base
band signal is of discrete amplitude level. The bits are represented by only two frequency levels, one for
high and one for low.
4. The portion of physical layer that interfaces with the media access control sublayer is called
___________
a) physical signalling sublayer
b) physical data sublayer
c) physical address sublayer
d) physical transport sublayer
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The portion of physical layer that interfaces with the medium access control sublayer is
Physical Signaling Sublayer. The main function of this layer is character encoding, reception, decoding
and performs optional isolation functions. It handles which media connection the signal should be
forwarded to physically.
5. The physical layer provides __________
a) mechanical specifications of electrical connectors and cables
b) electrical specification of transmission line signal level
c) specification for IR over optical fiber
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Anything dealing with a network cable or the standards in use – including pins, connectors
and the electric current used is dealt in the physical layer (Layer 1). Physical layer deals with bit to bit
delivery of the data aided by the various transmission mediums.
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6. In asynchronous serial communication the physical layer provides ___________
a) start and stop signalling
b) flow control
c) both start & stop signalling and flow control
d) only start signalling
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: In asynchronous serial communication, the communication is not synchronized by clock
signal. Instead of a start and stop signaling and flow control method is followed. Unlike asynchronous
serial communication, in synchronous serial communication a clock signal is used for communication, so
the start and stop method is not really required.
7. The physical layer is responsible for __________
a) line coding
b) channel coding
c) modulation
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The physical layer is responsible for line coding, channel coding and modulation that is
needed for the transmission of the information. The physical configuration including pins, connectors
and the electric current used is dealt in the physical layer based on the requirement of the network
application.
8. The physical layer translates logical communication requests from the ______ into hardware specific
operations.
a) data link layer
b) network layer
c) trasnport layer
d) application layer
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Physical layer accepts data or information from the data link layer and converts it into
hardware specific operations so as to transfer the message through physical cables. Some examples of
the cables used are optical fiber cables, twisted pair cables and co-axial cables.
9. A single channel is shared by multiple signals by ____________
a) analog modulation
b) digital modulation
c) multiplexing
d) phase modulation
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: In communication and computer networks, the main goal is to share a scarce resource. This
is done by multiplexing, where multiple analog or digital signals are combined into one signal over a
shared medium. The multiple kinds of signals are designated by the transport layer which is the layer
present on a higher level than the physical layer.
10. Wireless transmission of signals can be done via ___________
a) radio waves
b) microwaves
c) infrared
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Wireless transmission is carried out by radio waves, microwaves and IR waves. These waves
range from 3 Khz to above 300 Ghz and are more suitable for wireless transmission. Radio waves can
penetrate through walls and are used in radio communications, microwaves and infrared (IR) waves
cannot penetrate through walls and are used for satellite communications and device communications
respectively.
