Home» Online Test » Technology » Networking Online Test 0% Sorry, time's up. To complete the online test, please restart it. Created by Vikash chaudhary This 'Networking Online Test' covers questions across all the topics related to the Networking like WiFi, Ethernet, LAN, WAN, IP, ISP, etc Get New Questions in Each Attempt Total Questions: 30 Time Allotted: 30 minutes Passing Score: 50% Randomization: Yes Certificate: Yes Do not refresh the page! 👍 All the best! 1 / 30 1. What does the Data Link layer in the OSI model do? a) Manages logical addressing and routing b) Establishes, maintains, and terminates connections c) Handles error detection and correction for frames d) Ensures end-to-end communication reliability 2 / 30 2. Which type of IP address is typically used for devices connected to a home router? a) Public IP address b) Dynamic IP address c) Static IP address d) Private IP address 3 / 30 3. What is the purpose of a digital signature in authentication? a) To encrypt data transmissions over the network b) To identify and verify the identity of users or devices c) To grant or deny access to network resources based on defined rules d) To provide integrity and authenticity of digital documents or messages 4 / 30 4. What is symmetric encryption? a) Symmetric encryption uses the same key for both encryption and decryption. b) Symmetric encryption uses different keys for encryption and decryption. c) Symmetric encryption requires a public and private key pair. d) Symmetric encryption is not commonly used in network security. 5 / 30 5. What is the typical behavior of a device during an ARP spoofing attack? a) The device sends ARP requests to update its ARP cache with incorrect MAC addresses b) The device sends ARP replies to redirect network traffic to a malicious device c) The device sends gratuitous ARP replies to update other devices with its MAC address d) The device sends ICMP packets to flood the network and disrupt communication 6 / 30 6. What is a VPN (Virtual Private Network)? a) A network protocol used for secure remote access to a corporate network b) A physical network infrastructure used to connect devices within a localized area c) A wireless network technology used for internet connectivity in public areas d) A network security protocol used to encrypt data transmitted over a public network 7 / 30 7. What advantage does a switch offer over a hub? a) Lower cost b) Simpler configuration c) Higher data transfer rates d) More ports 8 / 30 8. What are the primary purposes of using a VPN? a) Secure remote access to corporate networks and data protection b) Improved network performance and scalability c) Enhanced network security and isolation of traffic d) All of the above 9 / 30 9. Which of the following is a characteristic of the client in a client-server model? a) Serves multiple requests from various servers b) Provides services to other clients c) Requests services and resources from the server d) Controls and manages network resources 10 / 30 10. What replaced WEP as a more secure wireless security protocol? a) WPA b) WPS c) WEP2 d) WPA2 11 / 30 11. Which layer of the OSI model handles the formatting and encryption of data? a) Physical layer b) Presentation layer c) Session layer d) Application layer 12 / 30 12. How many bits are used for IP addresses in IPv4? a) 32 bits b) 64 bits c) 128 bits d) 256 bits 13 / 30 13. What is a key feature of IPv6? a) Improved data encryption b) Automatic address configuration c) Compatibility with IPv4-only networks d) Faster routing algorithms 14 / 30 14. What is the purpose of port forwarding in NAT configurations? a) To improve network security b) To translate domain names to IP addresses c) To allow inbound traffic to reach specific devices within a private network d) To encrypt data transmissions over the internet 15 / 30 15. What is a wireless access point (AP)? a) A device that converts digital signals into analog signals for wireless transmission b) A device that connects wireless devices to a wired network c) A device that amplifies wireless signals for extended coverage d) A device that converts wireless signals into electrical signals for processing by a computer 16 / 30 16. What is Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)? a) Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a protocol that encrypts data transmitted over a network to ensure its security and integrity. b) Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a firewall that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic. c) Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a network access control mechanism that grants or denies access to network resources based on defined rules. d) Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a network routing protocol used to determine the best path for data transmission. 17 / 30 17. What kind of data is managed by the Transport layer? a) Raw bit streams b) Data frames c) Data packets d) Data segments 18 / 30 18. What protocol is commonly used at the Application layer of the TCP/IP model for web browsing? a) TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) b) IP (Internet Protocol) c) HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) d) FTP (File Transfer Protocol) 19 / 30 19. What is ARP cache aging? a) The process of automatically updating ARP caches with current MAC address associations b) The process of periodically flushing outdated entries from ARP caches c) The process of encrypting ARP cache entries for secure transmission d) The process of monitoring ARP traffic for signs of spoofing attacks 20 / 30 20. How does a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack typically occur? a) A Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack typically occurs when an attacker gains physical access to a network infrastructure device. b) A Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack typically occurs when an attacker exploits vulnerabilities in the encryption protocols used to secure network communication. c) A Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack typically occurs when an attacker intercepts communication between two parties by inserting themselves into the communication path. d) A Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack typically occurs when an attacker floods a target system with a large volume of traffic or requests. 21 / 30 21. Which protocol does TCP use to manage data transmission between devices? a) FTP b) IP c) HTTP d) ACK (Acknowledgment) 22 / 30 22. Which port number is commonly used by HTTP? a) 20 b) 21 c) 80 d) 443 23 / 30 23. Which network topology is most susceptible to collisions? a) Star topology b) Mesh topology c) Bus topology d) Ring topology 24 / 30 24. How can ARP spoofing attacks be mitigated? a) By disabling ARP caching on network devices b) By implementing port security on network switches c) By using encryption for ARP packets d) By implementing ARP spoofing detection mechanisms 25 / 30 25. What is WPA2-PSK authentication? a) Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 - Personal Security Key b) Wireless Public Shared Key authentication c) Wired Protected Access 2 - Pre-Shared Key d) Wireless Privacy with Shared Key authentication 26 / 30 26. Which of the following is an example of a hybrid topology? a) A network combining star and bus topologies b) A network consisting only of star topologies c) A network with nodes arranged in a single line d) A fully interconnected network with redundant paths 27 / 30 27. What is IPv4? a) The fourth version of the Internet Protocol b) A deprecated version of the Internet Protocol c) The current version of the Internet Protocol d) An experimental version of the Internet Protocol 28 / 30 28. What is the role of VPN encryption? a) To establish secure authentication between VPN clients and servers b) To encrypt data transmitted over the VPN tunnel for confidentiality c) To optimize VPN performance and reduce latency d) To allocate IP addresses to VPN clients dynamically 29 / 30 29. What does OSI stand for in networking? a) Open System Interconnection b) Open Service Integration c) Open Source Internet d) Operational System Interface 30 / 30 30. What is a VLAN (Virtual LAN)? a) A physical network infrastructure used to connect devices within a localized area b) A logical network created within a physical network to group devices based on their network requirements c) A wireless network technology used for internet connectivity in public areas d) A network protocol used for secure remote access to a corporate network Please provide accurate information so we can send your Achievement Certificate by mail. NameEmailPhone Number Your score is Share your achievement! LinkedIn Facebook Twitter 0% Restart Test Please provide your feedback. Thank you for your valuable feedback. Send feedback Share the above MCQs:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on X (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
