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The OSI Reference Model Trivia Quiz

This is all about the OSI reference model. It should be fun for anyone that has a background in computer networking. Give it a try.

A multiple-choice quiz by normaette. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
normaette

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
269,610

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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2350

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Question 1 of 10

1. What does the acronym OSI stand for? Hint

Open System Interconnection

One Small Internet

Only Some Interest

Only Safe Internet

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Question 2 of 10

2. There are seven layers in the OSI model. Which of the following is the correct order? Hint

Application, Presentation, Session, Physical,Transport, Network, DataLink

Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, DataLink, Physical

Session, Physical, Application, Presentation, Transport, Network, DataLink

Session, Physical, Application, Network, DataLink, Presentation, Transport

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Question 3 of 10

3. At which layer of the OSI model is a path decision made based upon an IP address? Hint

Network

Data Link

Session

Physical

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following takes place at the presentation layer? Hint

FTP

Telnet

Encryption

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which is NOT a function of the Application layer? Hint

FTP

Telnet

Windowing

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Question 6 of 10

6. Data is transported in bits at the physical layer.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Data is transported in segments at the Data Link layer.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which layer of the OSI model contains the LLC sublayer and the MAC sublayer? Hint

Transport Layer

Physical Layer

Session Layer

Data Link Layer

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Session Layer is layer 7 of the OSI Model.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Communication at the Transport layer is connectionless.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does the acronym OSI stand for?

Answer: Open System Interconnection

The OSI reference model is used as a guide for teaching and understanding the way networks operate.

2. There are seven layers in the OSI model. Which of the following is the correct order?

Answer: Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, DataLink, Physical

An easy way to remember the order of the layers is:
A-ll
P-eople
S-eem
T-o
N-eed
D-ata
P-rocessing

3. At which layer of the OSI model is a path decision made based upon an IP address?

Answer: Network

At the network layer, data is transported in the form of a packet.

4. Which of the following takes place at the presentation layer?

Answer: Encryption

The presentation layer encrypts data to be sent across the network, and decrypts it so it can be accessed by the application layer on the receiving end.

5. Which is NOT a function of the Application layer?

Answer: Windowing

Quality of Service and user authentication are also handled by the application layer.

6. Data is transported in bits at the physical layer.

Answer: True

A bit is simply a binary digit. Either a 0 or a 1.

7. Data is transported in segments at the Data Link layer.

Answer: False

At the data link layer, user data is encapsulated in a frame.

8. Which layer of the OSI model contains the LLC sublayer and the MAC sublayer?

Answer: Data Link Layer

The LLC and MAC sublayers allow for different layer 2 protocols to be used, such as Ethernet, Token Ring and FDDI.

9. The Session Layer is layer 7 of the OSI Model.

Answer: False

The Session layer is layer 5. It provides synchronization for voice and video connections.

10. Communication at the Transport layer is connectionless.

Answer: False

The Transport Layer provides connection orientated communication. TCP and SPX are examples of connection orientated protocols at Layer 4.

Source: Author normaette

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