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101. How many bits are used for a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) in a network?

1. 1 bit

2. 2 bits

3. Depends on the number of bits in the data being transmitted

4. 4 bits

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Answer: 3. Depends on the number of bits in the data being transmitted

Explanation:

• The number of bits used for CRC depends on the size of the data being transmitted.

102. How many bits are used for forward error correction (FEC) in a network?

1. 1 bit

2. 2 bits

3. Depends on the number of bits in the data being transmitted

4. 4 bits

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Answer: 3. Depends on the number of bits in the data being transmitted

Explanation:

• The number of bits used for FEC depends on the size of the data being transmitted.

103. What is the main function of ARP in a network?

1. To map IP addresses to physical addresses (MAC addresses)

2. To provide fast transmission of data

3. To provide secure transmission of data

4. To provide efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. To map IP addresses to physical addresses (MAC addresses)

Explanation:

• ARP maps IP addresses to MAC addresses to enable communication between devices on a network.

104. What type of addresses does ARP resolve in a network?

1. IP addresses

2. MAC addresses

3. Both IP and MAC addresses

4. None of these

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Answer: 3. Both IP and MAC addresses

Explanation:

• ARP resolves both IP and MAC addresses.

105. What is the main use of ARP in a network?

1. To allow communication between different devices on a network

2. To provide fast transmission of data

3. To provide secure transmission of data

4. To provide efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. To allow communication between different devices on a network

Explanation:

• ARP enables communication between devices by mapping IP addresses to MAC addresses.

106. How does ARP work in a network?

1. By maintaining a cache (or table) of mappings between IP addresses and MAC addresses

2. By providing fast transmission of data

3. By providing secure transmission of data

4. By providing efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. By maintaining a cache (or table) of mappings between IP addresses and MAC addresses

Explanation:

• ARP maintains a cache of IP-to-MAC address mappings to facilitate communication.

107. What happens if the ARP cache does not have an entry for a particular IP address in a network?

1. ARP sends a broadcast message to all devices on the network to resolve the mapping

2. ARP provides fast transmission of data

3. ARP provides secure transmission of data

4. ARP provides efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. ARP sends a broadcast message to all devices on the network to resolve the mapping

Explanation:

• If the ARP cache does not have an entry, ARP sends a broadcast message to resolve the IP-to-MAC mapping.

108. How often does the ARP cache get updated in a network?

1. Whenever a new mapping is added or an existing mapping is changed

2. Every hour

3. Every day

4. Every week

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Answer: 1. Whenever a new mapping is added or an existing mapping is changed

Explanation:

• The ARP cache is updated dynamically whenever a new mapping is added or an existing mapping changes.

109. What is the main function of the Network layer in a computer network?

1. To provide addressing and routing of data between devices

2. To provide fast transmission of data

3. To provide secure transmission of data

4. To provide efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. To provide addressing and routing of data between devices

Explanation:

• The Network layer provides addressing and routing of data between devices.

110. What is an Internet address in the context of the Network layer?

1. A unique identifier for a device on the Internet

2. A fast transmission of data

3. A secure transmission of data

4. An efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. A unique identifier for a device on the Internet

Explanation:

• An Internet address (IP address) uniquely identifies a device on the Internet.

111. What is a classful address in the context of the Network layer?

1. An addressing scheme where the address is divided into classes based on the size of the network

2. A fast transmission of data

3. A secure transmission of data

4. An efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. An addressing scheme where the address is divided into classes based on the size of the network

Explanation:

• Classful addressing divides IP addresses into classes (A, B, C, etc.) based on the size of the network.

112. What is the main function of subnetting in the Network layer?

1. To divide a large network into smaller sub-networks

2. To provide fast transmission of data

3. To provide secure transmission of data

4. To provide efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. To divide a large network into smaller sub-networks

Explanation:

• Subnetting divides a large network into smaller sub-networks for better management and efficiency.

113. What is an example of a routing protocol in the Network layer?

1. RIP

2. OSPF

3. BGP

4. All of the above

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Answer: 4. All of the above

Explanation:

• RIP, OSPF, and BGP are examples of routing protocols used in the Network layer.

114. What is the difference between unicast and multicast routing protocols in the Network layer?

1. Unicast is used for one-to-one communication while multicast is used for one-to-many communication

2. Unicast is used for fast transmission of data while multicast is used for secure transmission of data

3. Unicast is used for efficient transmission of data while multicast is used for reliable transmission of data

4. None of these

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Answer: 1. Unicast is used for one-to-one communication while multicast is used for one-to-many communication

Explanation:

• Unicast is for one-to-one communication, while multicast is for one-to-many communication.

115. What is an example of a routing algorithm in the Network layer?

1. Shortest path algorithm

2. Flooding

3. Distance vector routing

4. All of the above

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Answer: 4. All of the above

Explanation:

• Shortest path, flooding, and distance vector routing are examples of routing algorithms.

116. What is the main function of ARP in the Network layer?

1. To map IP addresses to physical addresses (MAC addresses)

2. To provide fast transmission of data

3. To provide secure transmission of data

4. To provide efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. To map IP addresses to physical addresses (MAC addresses)

Explanation:

• ARP maps IP addresses to MAC addresses to enable communication between devices.

117. What is the main function of RARP in the Network layer?

1. To map physical addresses (MAC addresses) to IP addresses

2. To provide fast transmission of data

3. To provide secure transmission of data

4. To provide efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. To map physical addresses (MAC addresses) to IP addresses

Explanation:

• RARP maps MAC addresses to IP addresses.

118. What is the main function of IP in the Network layer?

1. To provide addressing and routing of data between devices

2. To provide fast transmission of data

3. To provide secure transmission of data

4. To provide efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. To provide addressing and routing of data between devices

Explanation:

• IP provides addressing and routing of data between devices.

119. What is the main function of ICMP in the Network layer?

1. To provide error reporting and control messages in IP networks

2. To provide fast transmission of data

3. To provide secure transmission of data

4. To provide efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. To provide error reporting and control messages in IP networks

Explanation:

• ICMP provides error reporting and control messages in IP networks.

120. What is IPv6 in the context of the Network layer?

1. The latest version of the Internet Protocol that replaces IPv4

2. A fast transmission of data

3. A secure transmission of data

4. An efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. The latest version of the Internet Protocol that replaces IPv4

Explanation:

• IPv6 is the latest version of the Internet Protocol, designed to replace IPv4.

121. What is the main difference between the packet format in IPv4 and IPv6?

1. IPv6 uses a larger packet size compared to IPv4

2. IPv6 uses a smaller packet size compared to IPv4

3. IPv6 uses the same packet size as IPv4

4. None of these

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Answer: 1. IPv6 uses a larger packet size compared to IPv4

Explanation:

• IPv6 uses a larger packet size (128 bits) compared to IPv4 (32 bits).

122. What are extension headers in IPv6?

1. Additional headers that can be used to carry optional information in IPv6 packets

2. A fast transmission of data

3. A secure transmission of data

4. An efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. Additional headers that can be used to carry optional information in IPv6 packets

Explanation:

• Extension headers in IPv6 carry optional information for additional functionality.

123. What is the main purpose of the transition from IPv4 to IPv6?

1. To address the depletion of IPv4 addresses and provide more addresses for the growing Internet

2. To provide fast transmission of data

3. To provide secure transmission of data

4. To provide efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. To address the depletion of IPv4 addresses and provide more addresses for the growing Internet

Explanation:

• The transition to IPv6 addresses the depletion of IPv4 addresses and provides a larger address space.

124. What is multicasting in the context of the Network layer?

1. The delivery of a single message to multiple recipients simultaneously

2. The delivery of multiple messages to a single recipient simultaneously

3. The delivery of a single message to a single recipient simultaneously

4. None of these

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Answer: 1. The delivery of a single message to multiple recipients simultaneously

Explanation:

• Multicasting delivers a single message to multiple recipients simultaneously.

125. What is the main advantage of multicasting in the Network layer?

1. It reduces the amount of network traffic and improves scalability

2. It provides fast transmission of data

3. It provides secure transmission of data

4. It provides efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. It reduces the amount of network traffic and improves scalability

Explanation:

• Multicasting reduces network traffic by sending a single message to multiple recipients.

126. How does multicasting in the Network layer work?

1. By using a multicast address to identify the recipients of the message

2. By using a broadcast address to identify the recipients of the message

3. By using a unicast address to identify the recipients of the message

4. None of these

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Answer: 1. By using a multicast address to identify the recipients of the message

Explanation:

• Multicasting uses a multicast address to identify the recipients of the message.

127. What is the main difference between unicast and multicast in the Network layer?

1. Unicast is used for one-to-one communication while multicast is used for one-to-many communication

2. Unicast is used for fast transmission of data while multicast is used for secure transmission of data

3. Unicast is used for efficient transmission of data while multicast is used for reliable transmission of data

4. None of these

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Answer: 1. Unicast is used for one-to-one communication while multicast is used for one-to-many communication

Explanation:

• Unicast is for one-to-one communication, while multicast is for one-to-many communication.

128. What is the main advantage of using multicast over unicast in the Network layer?

1. It reduces the amount of network traffic and improves scalability

2. It provides faster transmission of data compared to unicast

3. It provides more secure transmission of data compared to unicast

4. It provides more efficient transmission of data compared to unicast

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Answer: 1. It reduces the amount of network traffic and improves scalability

Explanation:

• Multicasting reduces network traffic by sending a single message to multiple recipients.

129. What is an IP address in a computer network?

1. A unique identifier for a device on a network

2. A fast transmission of data

3. A secure transmission of data

4. An efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. A unique identifier for a device on a network

Explanation:

• An IP address uniquely identifies a device on a network.

130. What are the two main types of IP addresses?

1. IPv4 and IPv6

2. MAC and IP

3. Physical and logical

4. None of these

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Answer: 1. IPv4 and IPv6

Explanation:

• The two main types of IP addresses are IPv4 and IPv6.

131. What is the main difference between IPv4 and IPv6 addresses?

1. IPv6 addresses are longer and provide more address space compared to IPv4 addresses

2. IPv4 addresses are faster compared to IPv6 addresses

3. IPv4 addresses are more secure compared to IPv6 addresses

4. IPv4 addresses are more efficient compared to IPv6 addresses

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Answer: 1. IPv6 addresses are longer and provide more address space compared to IPv4 addresses

Explanation:

• IPv6 addresses are 128 bits long, providing a larger address space compared to IPv4 (32 bits).

132. What is the maximum number of IP addresses that can be assigned using IPv4?

1. 4.3 billion

2. 4.3 million

3. 4.3 trillion

4. 4.3 quadrillion

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Answer: 1. 4.3 billion

Explanation:

• IPv4 supports approximately 4.3 billion unique addresses.

133. What is the main purpose of subnetting in IP addressing?

1. To divide a large network into smaller sub-networks

2. To provide fast transmission of data

3. To provide secure transmission of data

4. To provide efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. To divide a large network into smaller sub-networks

Explanation:

• Subnetting divides a large network into smaller sub-networks for better management and efficiency.

134. What is a broadcast address in IP addressing?

1. An address used to send a message to all devices on a network

2. An address used for fast transmission of data

3. An address used for secure transmission of data

4. An address used for efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. An address used to send a message to all devices on a network

Explanation:

• A broadcast address sends a message to all devices on a network.

135. What is a private IP address in IP addressing?

1. An IP address that can only be used within a private network and not on the Internet

2. An IP address that can be used on the Internet and private networks

3. An IP address used for fast transmission of data

4. An IP address used for secure transmission of data

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Answer: 1. An IP address that can only be used within a private network and not on the Internet

Explanation:

• Private IP addresses are used within private networks and are not routable on the Internet.

136. What is a public IP address in IP addressing?

1. An IP address that can be used on the Internet and private networks

2. An IP address that can only be used within a private network and not on the Internet

3. An IP address used for fast transmission of data

4. An IP address used for secure transmission of data

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Answer: 1. An IP address that can be used on the Internet and private networks

Explanation:

• Public IP addresses are routable on the Internet and can be used globally.

137. What is DHCP in IP addressing?

1. A protocol used to dynamically assign IP addresses to devices on a network

2. A fast transmission of data

3. A secure transmission of data

4. An efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. A protocol used to dynamically assign IP addresses to devices on a network

Explanation:

• DHCP dynamically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network.

138. What is IPv4 in the context of computer networking?

1. The fourth version of the Internet Protocol that provides addressing and routing of data between devices

2. A fast transmission of data

3. A secure transmission of data

4. An efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. The fourth version of the Internet Protocol that provides addressing and routing of data between devices

Explanation:

• IPv4 is the fourth version of the Internet Protocol, widely used for addressing and routing.

139. What is the maximum number of IP addresses that can be assigned using IPv4?

1. 4.3 billion

2. 4.3 million

3. 4.3 trillion

4. 4.3 quadrillion

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Answer: 1. 4.3 billion

Explanation:

• IPv4 supports approximately 4.3 billion unique addresses.

140. What is the format of an IPv4 address?

1. A 32-bit address represented in dotted decimal notation

2. A 64-bit address represented in dotted decimal notation

3. A 128-bit address represented in dotted decimal notation

4. None of these

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Answer: 1. A 32-bit address represented in dotted decimal notation

Explanation:

• IPv4 addresses are 32-bit addresses represented in dotted decimal notation (e.g., 192.168.1.1).

141. What is a subnet mask in IPv4?

1. A 32-bit value used to define the portion of an IP address that represents the network address and the portion that represents the host address

2. A fast transmission of data

3. A secure transmission of data

4. An efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. A 32-bit value used to define the portion of an IP address that represents the network address and the portion that represents the host address

Explanation:

• A subnet mask defines the network and host portions of an IP address.

142. What is the main purpose of subnetting in IPv4?

1. To divide a large network into smaller sub-networks

2. To provide fast transmission of data

3. To provide secure transmission of data

4. To provide efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. To divide a large network into smaller sub-networks

Explanation:

• Subnetting divides a large network into smaller sub-networks for better management and efficiency.

143. What is a broadcast address in IPv4?

1. An address used to send a message to all devices on a network

2. An address used for fast transmission of data

3. An address used for secure transmission of data

4. An address used for efficient transmission of data

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Answer: 1. An address used to send a message to all devices on a network

Explanation:

• A broadcast address sends a message to all devices on a network.

144. What is a private IP address in IPv4?

1. An IP address that can only be used within a private network and not on the Internet

2. An IP address that can be used on the Internet and private networks

3. An IP address used for fast transmission of data

4. An IP address used for secure transmission of data

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Answer: 1. An IP address that can only be used within a private network and not on the Internet

Explanation:

• Private IP addresses are used within private networks and are not routable on the Internet.

145. What is a public IP address in IPv4?

1. An IP address that can be used on the Internet and private networks

2. An IP address that can only be used within a private network and not on the Internet

3. An IP address used for fast transmission of data

4. An IP address used for secure transmission of data

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Answer: 1. An IP address that can be used on the Internet and private networks

Explanation:

• Public IP addresses are routable on the Internet and can be used globally.

146. What is a Class A IPv4 address?

1. An IP address that has a large address space and is used for large networks

2. An IP address that has a small address space and is used for small networks

3. An IP address that provides fast transmission of data

4. An IP address that provides secure transmission of data

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Answer: 1. An IP address that has a large address space and is used for large networks

Explanation:

• Class A addresses have a large address space and are used for large networks.

147. What is the format of a Class A IP address?

1. The first octet of the IP address is used to identify the network and the remaining three octets are used to identify the host

2. The first two octets of the IP address are used to identify the network and the remaining two octets are used to identify the host

3. The first three octets of the IP address are used to identify the network and the remaining octet is used to identify the host

4. None of these

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Answer: 1. The first octet of the IP address is used to identify the network and the remaining three octets are used to identify the host

Explanation:

• In Class A addresses, the first octet identifies the network, and the remaining three octets identify the host.

148. What is the range of the first octet in a Class A IP address?

1. 0 to 127

2. 128 to 191

3. 192 to 223

4. 224 to 255

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Answer: 1. 0 to 127

Explanation:

• The first octet of a Class A address ranges from 0 to 127.

149. How many networks can be created using a Class A IP address?

1. 126

2. 16,384

3. 2,097,152

4. None of these

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Answer: 1. 126

Explanation:

• Class A addresses support 126 networks.

150. How many hosts can be assigned to a network using a Class A IP address?

1. 16,777,214

2. 65,534

3. 254

4. None of these

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Answer: 1. 16,777,214

Explanation:

• Class A addresses support up to 16,777,214 hosts per network.