TCP/IP Model MCQ Quiz: Protocols and Key Differences

Questions: 30

Questions
  • 1. How many layers are there in the TCP/IP model?

    • a) 3
    • b) 4
    • c) 5
    • d) 7
  • 2. Which layer of the TCP/IP model is responsible for end-to-end communication?

    • a) Application layer
    • b) Transport layer
    • c) Internet layer
    • d) Network access layer
  • 3. What is the primary protocol used at the transport layer of the TCP/IP model?

    • a) HTTP
    • b) FTP
    • c) TCP
    • d) IP
  • 4. Which protocol is used for email delivery in the application layer of the TCP/IP model?

    • a) FTP
    • b) SMTP
    • c) SNMP
    • d) DNS
  • 5. The function of the Internet layer in the TCP/IP model is to:

    • a) Handle data formatting
    • b) Manage IP addressing and routing
    • c) Ensure error-free delivery
    • d) Provide access to network resources
  • 6. Which protocol provides a connectionless service in the transport layer?

    • a) TCP
    • b) UDP
    • c) FTP
    • d) SNMP
  • 7. What is the purpose of the DNS protocol in the TCP/IP model?

    • a) Transmitting web pages
    • b) Translating domain names to IP addresses
    • c) Managing email communication
    • d) Ensuring secure data transfer
  • 8. The TCP protocol is classified as:

    • a) A connection-oriented protocol
    • b) A connectionless protocol
    • c) A data-link layer protocol
    • d) An application layer protocol
  • 9. The IPv4 address is represented in:

    • a) Hexadecimal format
    • b) Binary format
    • c) Decimal format with dots
    • d) Alphanumeric format
  • 10. Which of the following operates at the application layer of the TCP/IP model?

    • a) TCP
    • b) HTTP
    • c) IP
    • d) ARP
  • 11. Which protocol resolves MAC addresses from IP addresses?

    • a) HTTP
    • b) ARP
    • c) DHCP
    • d) ICMP
  • 12. The purpose of the ICMP protocol is to:

    • a) Provide secure communication
    • b) Enable error reporting and diagnostics
    • c) Assign IP addresses dynamically
    • d) Establish connections between devices
  • 13. Which protocol is used for secure web communication?

    • a) HTTP
    • b) HTTPS
    • c) FTP
    • d) SNMP
  • 14. The DHCP protocol is used for:

    • a) Dynamic allocation of IP addresses
    • b) File transfer
    • c) Network troubleshooting
    • d) Monitoring network devices
  • 15. The function of the network access layer in the TCP/IP model is to:

    • a) Provide logical addressing
    • b) Transmit raw data over the physical medium
    • c) Manage transport layer connections
    • d) Enable error correction at the data-link layer
  • 16. Which protocol ensures packet delivery in the correct order?

    • a) UDP
    • b) TCP
    • c) HTTP
    • d) ICMP
  • 17. Which protocol translates a URL into an IP address?

    • a) HTTP
    • b) FTP
    • c) DNS
    • d) DHCP
  • 18. Which of the following protocols is used to transfer files between systems?

    • a) FTP
    • b) SMTP
    • c) SNMP
    • d) HTTPS
  • 19. The purpose of the NAT (Network Address Translation) is to:

    • a) Resolve domain names
    • b) Provide dynamic IP addressing
    • c) Map private IP addresses to a public IP address
    • d) Encrypt data for secure transmission
  • 20. Which of these is a core feature of the TCP protocol?

    • a) Low latency
    • b) Connection establishment and termination
    • c) Connectionless transmission
    • d) Minimal header overhead
  • 21. What type of IP address is 192.168.0.1?

    • a) A public IP address
    • b) A private IP address
    • c) A broadcast address
    • d) A loopback address
  • 22. The port number for HTTP is:

    • a) 21
    • b) 23
    • c) 80
    • d) 443
  • 23. Which of the following is a Layer 4 protocol?

    • a) TCP
    • b) ARP
    • c) IP
    • d) DNS
  • 24. What is the purpose of the SNMP protocol?

    • a) Monitor and manage network devices
    • b) Secure communication over the Internet
    • c) Transfer files between devices
    • d) Provide error-free data transfer
  • 25. Which protocol uses port 22 for secure communication?

    • a) FTP
    • b) SSH
    • c) Telnet
    • d) DNS
  • 26. The maximum size of an IPv4 packet is:

    • a) 16 KB
    • b) 32 KB
    • c) 64 KB
    • d) 128 KB
  • 27. The primary function of the application layer in the TCP/IP model is to:

    • a) Handle end-user interactions
    • b) Route data packets
    • c) Manage connections
    • d) Assign IP addresses
  • 28. Which protocol allows devices to automatically discover their network configuration?

    • a) DHCP
    • b) DNS
    • c) ICMP
    • d) ARP
  • 29. The loopback IP address 127.0.0.1 is used for:

    • a) Communicating with other networks
    • b) Testing network interfaces
    • c) Addressing remote devices
    • d) Network broadcasting
  • 30. Which layer of the TCP/IP model handles routing of data packets?

    • a) Application layer
    • b) Transport layer
    • c) Internet layer
    • d) Network access layer

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