Data Communication MCQs with Answers
Practice important Data Communication MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 163
Q2381:
Fill in the blank: PPP uses _______ structure to transmit data between two points.
A. synchronous
B. bit-oriented
C. character-oriented
D. packet-switched
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 163
Q2382:
Which of the following best represents the nature of a PPP frame?
A. Byte-based
B. Address-less
C. Loopback
D. Encrypted
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 163
Q2383:
Which protocol is designed specifically for managing data over direct links between two nodes?
A. TCP
B. IP
C. PPP
D. FTP
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 163
Q2384:
Fill in the blank: To communicate over point-to-point links, PPP operates at the _______ layer.
A. transport
B. network
C. data-link
D. physical
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 163
Q2385:
What kind of addressing does PPP use to identify frame recipients?
A. No addressing at all
B. Static IP
C. Dynamic IP
D. Generic addressing
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 163
Q2386:
What is a distinguishing feature of PPP frames compared to HDLC frames?
A. Bit-oriented
B. Byte-oriented
C. Flow-controlled
D. Parity-based
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 163
Q2387:
Which of the following is TRUE about PPP frame formatting?
A. It includes a sequence number
B. It includes a byte-based header
C. It includes IP headers only
D. It is based on block count
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 163
Q2388:
Which part of the OSI model is most directly responsible for handling PPP frame formatting?
A. Physical layer
B. Data-link layer
C. Session layer
D. Network layer
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 163
Q2389:
Fill in the blank: The _______ protocol is responsible for framing and error detection in PPP.
A. IP
B. TCP
C. PPP
D. UDP
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 163
Q2390:
PPP is used to connect to the Internet over what kind of link?
A. Point-to-point
B. Multipoint
C. Broadcast
D. Satellite
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 163
Q2391:
What characteristic makes PPP frames suitable for modem-based communication?
A. Encrypted headers
B. Byte orientation
C. Loopback design
D. Multicast support
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 164
Q2392:
PPP is categorized under which OSI layer?
A. Network Layer
B. Session Layer
C. Data-Link Layer
D. Application Layer
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 164
Q2393:
Which protocol is used by PPP to establish and configure the link?
A. ARP
B. TCP
C. LCP
D. IP
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 164
Q2394:
Fill in the blank: PPP uses a set of protocols including ______ to manage link configuration.
A. DNS
B. ARP
C. LCP
D. FTP
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 164
Q2395:
Which of the following is NOT a function of PPP’s Link Control Protocol (LCP)?
A. Link establishment
B. Authentication
C. Address resolution
D. Link termination
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 164
Q2396:
Which protocol is responsible for establishing, configuring, and testing the data link in PPP?
A. LCP
B. NCP
C. UDP
D. SMTP
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 164
Q2397:
PPP includes how many major protocol sets for operation?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 164
Q2398:
Fill in the blank: The three sets of protocols used in PPP include LCP, authentication protocols, and ______.
A. ARP
B. IPX
C. NCP
D. FTP
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 164
Q2399:
Which of the following is used by PPP for network-layer data encapsulation?
A. NCP
B. LCP
C. ICMP
D. ARP
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 164
Q2400:
Which of the following is a responsibility of the Link Control Protocol in PPP?
A. Encrypting data
B. Establishing the link
C. Creating DNS entries
D. Compressing packets
Correct Answer:
B