Solved MCQ on Network Architecture set-1

Here is the collection of solved MCQ on network architecture which includes multiple-choice questions fundamental of network architecture. It includes solved MCQ on the definition of network architecture, most important network architecture or reference model, Open System Interconnection(OSI) reference, layers of OSI reference model, and the layers of the TCP/IP model.

1. ………………………. specifies a complete set of rules for the connections and interactions of its physical and logical components for providing and utilizing communication services.
A) Computer Architecture
B) Communication Architecture
C) Network Architecture
D) Internet Architecture

2. The two most important network architecture or reference model is……………
i) Layered reference model
ii) OSI reference model
iii) DSL reference model
iv) TCP/IP reference model
A) i and ii
B) ii and iii
C) iii and iv
D) ii and iv

3. The Open System Interconnection(OSI) reference model includes ………………. layers.
A) five
B) six
C) seven
D) eight

4. ………………… is used to manage and synchronize conversation between two systems.
A) Physical Layer
B) Data Link Layer
C) Session Layer
D) Transport Layer

5. Which of the following is not the function of the physical layer?
A) Converting the digital bits into an electrical signal
B) Detecting and correcting errors
C) Defining voltages and data rates needed for transmission.
D) Activating, maintaining and deactivating the physical connection

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6. …………………. divides the outgoing messages into packets and assembles incoming packets into messages for the higher levels.
A) Physical Layer
B) Data Link Layer
C) Network Layer
D) Transport Layer

7. The TCP/IP reference model was used earlier by …………………, before being used on the Internet.
A) ARPANET
B) PARPANET
C) USDNET
D) DODNET

8. Which of the following are True for the TCP/IP reference model?
i) The TCP protocol divides the large message into a sequence of packets into an IP packet.
ii) The IP protocol is used to put a message into the packet.
iii) It is necessary for all the packets in a single message to take the same route each time it is sent.
iv) The packets are passed from one network to another until they reach their destination.
A) i and iv only
B) i, ii and iv only
C) i, ii and iii only
D) All i, ii, iii and iv

9. Which of the following is not the layer of the TCP/IP model?
A) Internet Layer
B) Application Layer
C) Transport Layer
D) Presentation Layer

10. State whether the following statements are True or False.
i) In the TCP/IP model Transport layer guarantees delivery of packets.
ii) The network layer of the OSI model provides both connectionless and connection-oriented service.
iv) The TCP/IP model does not fit any other protocol stack.
A) i-True, ii-False, iii-False
B) i-False, ii-True, iii-True
C) i-False, ii-False, iii-True
D) i-True, ii-True, iii-False

Answers:

1. ………………………. specifies a complete set of rules for the connections and interactions of its physical and logical components for providing and utilizing communication services.
C) Network Architecture

2. The two most important network architecture or reference model is……………
i) Layered reference model
ii) OSI reference model
iii) DSL reference model
iv) TCP/IP reference model
D) ii and iv

3. The Open System Interconnection(OSI) reference model includes ………………. layers.
C) seven

4. ………………… is used to manage and synchronize conversation between two systems.
C) Session Layer

5. Which of the following is not the function of the physical layer?
B) Detecting and correcting errors

6. …………………. divides the outgoing messages into packets and assembles incoming packets into messages for the higher levels.
C) Network Layer

7. The TCP/IP reference model was used earlier by …………………, before being used in the Internet.
A) ARPANET

8. Which of the following are True for the TCP/IP reference model?
i) The TCP protocol divides the large message into a sequence of packets into an IP packet.
ii) The IP protocol is used to put a message into the packet.
iii) It is necessary for all the packets in a single message to take the same route each time it is sent.
iv) The packets are passed from one network to another until they reach their destination.
B) i, ii and iv only

9. Which of the following is not the layer of the TCP/IP model?
D) Presentation Layer

10. State whether the following statements are True or False.
i) In the TCP/IP model Transport layer guarantees delivery of packets.
ii) The network layer of the OSI model provides both connectionless and connection-oriented service.
iii) The TCP/IP model does not fit any other protocol stack.
B) i-False, ii-True, iii-True

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