Data Communication MCQs with Answers
Practice important Data Communication MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
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
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C
Q2382: Which of the following best represents the nature of a PPP frame?
- A: Byte-based
- B: Address-less
- C: Loopback
- D: Encrypted
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A
Q2383: Which protocol is designed specifically for managing data over direct links between two nodes?
- A: TCP
- B: IP
- C: PPP
- D: FTP
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C
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
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C
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
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A
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
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B
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
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B
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
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B
Q2389: Fill in the blank: The _______ protocol is responsible for framing and error detection in PPP.
- A: IP
- B: TCP
- C: PPP
- D: UDP
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C
Q2390: PPP is used to connect to the Internet over what kind of link?
- A: Point-to-point
- B: Multipoint
- C: Broadcast
- D: Satellite
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A