Data Communication MCQs with Answers
Practice important Data Communication MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q321: Which of the following is NOT part of the addressing system in the TCP/IP protocol suite?
- A: Port number
- B: Destination address
- C: Source address
- D: Data payload
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D
Q322: Fill in the blank: Every communication in the TCP/IP protocol suite requires at least two _______.
- A: Addresses
- B: Ports
- C: Channels
- D: Nodes
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A
Q323: Which layer in the TCP/IP protocol suite is an exception to the addressing system?
- A: Physical layer
- B: Application layer
- C: Network access layer
- D: Transport layer
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A
Q324: Fill in the blank: In the TCP/IP protocol suite, the _______ layer is responsible for addressing the communication between devices.
- A: Network Access
- B: Transport
- C: Application
- D: Internet
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D
Q325: Which of the following is true about addressing in the TCP/IP protocol suite?
- A: Both source and destination addresses are used
- B: Only source address is used
- C: Only destination address is used
- D: No addressing is required
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A
Q326: What does "encapsulation" refer to in the context of Internet protocol layering?
- A: Adding header information to data packets
- B: Encrypting data to secure it
- C: Dividing large data into smaller packets
- D: Creating logical connections between networks
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A
Q327: Fill in the blank: The _______ layer in the TCP/IP model is primarily responsible for physical addressing.
- A: Physical
- B: Transport
- C: Network
- D: Application
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A
Q328: Which of the following best describes the purpose of the source address in the TCP/IP protocol suite?
- A: To identify the sending device
- B: To identify the network route
- C: To identify the application on the device
- D: To identify the receiver of the data
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A
Q329: Fill in the blank: The _______ layer in the TCP/IP protocol suite is responsible for creating the connection between sender and receiver.
- A: Transport
- B: Internet
- C: Network Access
- D: Application
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A
Q330: What is the role of the physical layer in the addressing system of the TCP/IP protocol suite?
- A: It does not require addressing
- B: It uses MAC addresses for communication
- C: It handles both source and destination addresses
- D: It provides logical addressing for routing
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A