Which OSI layer is responsible for end-to-end communication and reliability?
Transport
The Transport layer ensures complete data transfer and error recovery.
Which OSI layer handles MAC addresses and switching?
Data Link
The Data Link layer is responsible for node-to-node data transfer.
At which OSI layer does a router operate?
Network
The Network layer is responsible for logical addressing and routing.
Which OSI layer manages data encryption and compression?
Presentation
The Presentation layer formats data for the application layer.
Which OSI layer establishes and terminates sessions between applications?
Session
The Session layer manages sessions and controls the dialogues between computers.
Which OSI layer converts bits into electrical signals?
Physical
The Physical layer deals with the physical connection between devices.
What port does HTTPS use?
443
HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP.
What port does SSH use?
22
SSH is used for secure remote login and other secure network services.
What protocol uses port 53?
DNS
DNS translates domain names into IP addresses.
What port does RDP use?
3389
RDP is used for remote desktop connections.
What protocol uses port 161?
SNMP
SNMP is used for network management and monitoring.
What port does FTP use for control?
21
FTP is used for transferring files over the Internet.
What protocol uses port 69?
TFTP
TFTP is a simpler version of FTP, used for transferring files.
What port does SMTP use?
25
SMTP is used for sending emails.
What port does NTP use?
123
NTP is used for synchronizing clocks over a network.
What is the loopback IP address?
127.0.0.1
The loopback address is used to test network software without physical network hardware.
What range is used for APIPA addresses?
169.254.0.0
APIPA addresses are used for automatic private IP addressing.
Which IP class does 192.168.x.x belong to?
Class C
Class C addresses are commonly used for small networks.
Which IP range is reserved for multicast?
224.0.0.0 – 239.255.255.255
This range is used for multicast groups.
What are the three private IP ranges?
These ranges are used for private networks.
What is the broadcast address?
255.255.255.255
The broadcast address is used to send data to all hosts on a network.
What is the maximum host count in a /24 network?
254
A /24 subnet allows for 256 addresses, minus 2 for network and broadcast addresses.
How many usable hosts are in a /26 network?
62
A /26 subnet allows for 64 addresses, minus 2 for network and broadcast addresses.
What is the subnet mask for /27?
255.255.255.224
This subnet mask allows for 32 addresses, with 30 usable hosts.