TCP/IP Networking Fundamentals MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: July 8, 2024

What does TCP/IP stand for?

A) Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
B) Telecommunication Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
C) Time Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
D) Telecommunication Connection Protocol/Internet Protocol
Answer: A
Which layer of the OSI model does IP (Internet Protocol) operate at?

A) Physical layer
B) Data Link layer
C) Network layer
D) Transport layer
Answer: C
What is the function of TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)?

A) Routing packets across networks
B) Managing network access control
C) Establishing connections and ensuring reliable data delivery
D) Converting domain names to IP addresses
Answer: C
Which protocol is responsible for converting domain names to IP addresses?

A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) DNS
D) DHCP
Answer: C
Which TCP/IP protocol is used for transferring files between systems?

A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) SMTP
D) SNMP
Answer: B
Which port number is commonly used for HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)?

A) 21
B) 53
C) 80
D) 161
Answer: C
Which TCP/IP protocol is used for sending and receiving emails?

A) FTP
B) SMTP
C) SNMP
D) Telnet
Answer: B
What is the purpose of UDP (User Datagram Protocol)?

A) Reliable data transmission
B) Connection-oriented communication
C) Unreliable, fast data transmission
D) Network management
Answer: C
Which TCP/IP protocol is used for remotely accessing servers?

A) FTP
B) SMTP
C) SNMP
D) Telnet
Answer: D
Which port number is commonly used for Telnet?

A) 21
B) 23
C) 25
D) 80
Answer: B
What is the purpose of ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)?

A) Transferring files between systems
B) Converting domain names to IP addresses
C) Diagnosing network issues and errors
D) Sending and receiving emails
Answer: C
Which TCP/IP protocol is used for assigning IP addresses dynamically?

A) DNS
B) FTP
C) DHCP
D) SNMP
Answer: C
Which port number is commonly used for DNS (Domain Name System)?

A) 21
B) 53
C) 80
D) 161
Answer: B
What is the purpose of ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)?

A) Translating IP addresses to MAC addresses
B) Resolving domain names to IP addresses
C) Sending and receiving emails
D) Managing network traffic
Answer: A
Which TCP/IP protocol is used for managing network devices such as routers and switches?

A) FTP
B) SMTP
C) SNMP
D) Telnet
Answer: C
Which port number is commonly used for SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)?

A) 21
B) 23
C) 25
D) 161
Answer: D
What does NAT (Network Address Translation) do in TCP/IP networking?

A) Encrypts data packets for secure transmission
B) Translates private IP addresses to public IP addresses and vice versa
C) Manages network traffic flow
D) Establishes secure VPN connections
Answer: B
Which TCP/IP protocol is responsible for ensuring error-free data transmission?

A) UDP
B) IP
C) TCP
D) DNS
Answer: C
Which OSI layer does TCP reside in?

A) Transport layer
B) Network layer
C) Data Link layer
D) Physical layer
Answer: A
Which OSI layer does IP reside in?

A) Network layer
B) Transport layer
C) Data Link layer
D) Physical layer
Answer: AWhat does TCP/IP stand for?

A) Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
B) Telecommunication Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
C) Time Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
D) Telecommunication Connection Protocol/Internet Protocol
Answer: A
Which layer of the OSI model does IP (Internet Protocol) operate at?

A) Physical layer
B) Data Link layer
C) Network layer
D) Transport layer
Answer: C
What is the function of TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)?

A) Routing packets across networks
B) Managing network access control
C) Establishing connections and ensuring reliable data delivery
D) Converting domain names to IP addresses
Answer: C
Which protocol is responsible for converting domain names to IP addresses?

A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) DNS
D) DHCP
Answer: C
Which TCP/IP protocol is used for transferring files between systems?

A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) SMTP
D) SNMP
Answer: B
Which port number is commonly used for HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)?

A) 21
B) 53
C) 80
D) 161
Answer: C
Which TCP/IP protocol is used for sending and receiving emails?

A) FTP
B) SMTP
C) SNMP
D) Telnet
Answer: B
What is the purpose of UDP (User Datagram Protocol)?

A) Reliable data transmission
B) Connection-oriented communication
C) Unreliable, fast data transmission
D) Network management
Answer: C
Which TCP/IP protocol is used for remotely accessing servers?

A) FTP
B) SMTP
C) SNMP
D) Telnet
Answer: D
Which port number is commonly used for Telnet?

A) 21
B) 23
C) 25
D) 80
Answer: B
What is the purpose of ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)?

A) Transferring files between systems
B) Converting domain names to IP addresses
C) Diagnosing network issues and errors
D) Sending and receiving emails
Answer: C
Which TCP/IP protocol is used for assigning IP addresses dynamically?

A) DNS
B) FTP
C) DHCP
D) SNMP
Answer: C
Which port number is commonly used for DNS (Domain Name System)?

A) 21
B) 53
C) 80
D) 161
Answer: B
What is the purpose of ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)?

A) Translating IP addresses to MAC addresses
B) Resolving domain names to IP addresses
C) Sending and receiving emails
D) Managing network traffic
Answer: A
Which TCP/IP protocol is used for managing network devices such as routers and switches?

A) FTP
B) SMTP
C) SNMP
D) Telnet
Answer: C
Which port number is commonly used for SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)?

A) 21
B) 23
C) 25
D) 161
Answer: D
What does NAT (Network Address Translation) do in TCP/IP networking?

A) Encrypts data packets for secure transmission
B) Translates private IP addresses to public IP addresses and vice versa
C) Manages network traffic flow
D) Establishes secure VPN connections
Answer: B
Which TCP/IP protocol is responsible for ensuring error-free data transmission?

A) UDP
B) IP
C) TCP
D) DNS
Answer: C
Which OSI layer does TCP reside in?

A) Transport layer
B) Network layer
C) Data Link layer
D) Physical layer
Answer: A
Which OSI layer does IP reside in?

A) Network layer
B) Transport layer
C) Data Link layer
D) Physical layer
Answer: A
Which of the following is true about TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)?

A) It is a connectionless protocol.
B) It is unreliable and does not guarantee delivery.
C) It provides error-checking and reliable data delivery.
D) It is primarily used for broadcasting data packets.
Answer: C
What does UDP (User Datagram Protocol) primarily provide?

A) Reliable delivery of data packets.
B) Error-checking and retransmission of lost packets.
C) Connection-oriented communication.
D) Fast transmission with no error-checking.
Answer: D
Which protocol is used for securely transferring web pages over the internet?

A) FTP
B) HTTP
C) SNMP
D) SMTP
Answer: B
What is the primary function of DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)?

A) Assigning static IP addresses to network devices.
B) Managing domain names and IP addresses.
C) Assigning dynamic IP addresses to network devices.
D) Ensuring secure communication over the internet.
Answer: C
Which protocol translates domain names into IP addresses?

A) DHCP
B) DNS
C) FTP
D) SNMP
Answer: B
Which port number is commonly used for SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)?

A) 21
B) 25
C) 53
D) 80
Answer: B
What is the purpose of ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)?

A) Transferring files between systems.
B) Diagnosing network issues and errors.
C) Sending and receiving emails.
D) Converting domain names to IP addresses.
Answer: B
Which protocol is used for securely transferring files over a network?

A) FTP
B) HTTP
C) HTTPS
D) SMTP
Answer: A
Which TCP/IP protocol is responsible for converting a domain name into an IP address?

A) DNS
B) DHCP
C) FTP
D) HTTP
Answer: A
What does NAT (Network Address Translation) allow?

A) Encrypts data packets for secure transmission.
B) Translates private IP addresses to public IP addresses and vice versa.
C) Manages network traffic flow.
D) Establishes secure VPN connections.
Answer: B