Introduction To Networking Sample Questions

Introduction to Networking
Sample Questions
1. Describe Different types of Networks with example.

2. What do you understand by Network models? Explain the different types of models with differences.
3. What is the difference between OSI Model and TCP/IP Model? Explain the different layers.
4. Identify the major components of Data Communication System from the following figure?
5. Describe Circuit Switching and Packet Switching with differences between them.
6. What are the two types of transmission media?
7. Briefly explain the encapsulation process in data transmission. Use diagrams to help with your
explanation.
8. There are 2 types of addressing in data communication – logical address and physical address. Discuss
both addresses by highlighting on which layer does it belong to.
9. Briefly explain how does the TCP protocol work? What is ARP and ICMP protocols?
10. Describe the purpose of the network layer in data communication. Explain why the IPv4 protocol
requires other layers to provide reliability.
11. What is subnetting and what are the advantages of it, why use it? Explain with examples.
12. Assuming these are classful IP addresses, determine the default subnet mask, network address and
broadcast address for each of them.
a) 192.132.5.4
b) 129.43.50.7
c) 117.12.4.3
d) 25.34.3.8
e) 150.168.62.10
f) 205.42.34.18
13. If you have a subnet mask of 255.255.255.240 how many bits did you borrow and how many Subnets
do you have?
14. You have a class C network address divided into 3 subnets, you will add 2 subnets in the next 2 years
each subnet will have 25 hosts. What subnet mask should you use?
15. I) Briefly explain the function and the role of the following devices:
A. Repeater
B. Bridge
C. Hub
D. Switch
E. Router
sii) You are asked to set up a network for your company and one of the network IP address given to you by
the system administrator is 194.167.177.1/25.Based on the scenario, answer the following questions.
1. Which IP class does the given network IP address belong to?
2. What is the default subnet mask for the given network IP address?
3. How many subnets are possible?

4. What is the total number of hosts per subnet?
5. How many usable hosts per subnet?
6. What is the new subnet mask?
7. What is the total number of net bits borrowed for creating subnet?
8. What is the total number of host bits needed for identifying total number of hosts per
subnet?
9. Fill in the table below by listing subnet numbers, the first, last usable host address, and
the broadcast addresses. Repeat until all addresses (Network Address, 1 st Usable Host, Last Usable
host and Broadcast Address) are listed for each subnet.
Note: You may not need to use all rows
Subnet Network Address 1st Usable Host Last Usable host Broadcast Address
Number
16. Briefly explain the protocol that maps IP address to MAC address.
17. Explain how the functions of the application layer, session layer and presentation layer work together
to provide network services to end user applications.
18. Describe the purpose the transport layer in managing the transportation of data in end – to – end
communication.
19. Briefly explain the protocol that allocates IP address dynamically. Also, explain how it allocates
dynamic IP?
20. Explain public, private, and reserved IPv4 addresses. Explain the need for IPv6 addressing.
21. Explain how to create a flexible addressing scheme using variable length subnet masking (VLSM).
22. Briefly explain error reporting protocol.
23. Explain how TCP protocol data units are transmitted and acknowledged to guarantee delivery.
24. Describe characteristics of the TCP and UDP protocols, including port numbers and their uses.
25. Can you differentiate static and dynamic routing?
26. Briefly explain the protocol that helps router exchange information with the other router.
27. Describe switch forwarding methods. Describe the types of port settings available for Layer 2
switches.
28. Explain VPN with real life applicable examples. What are the different protocols we use in establishing
VPN connection?
29. A) What is Internet of Things mean? List several applications of IoT?

B) What are the Technological challenges to achieve IoT? What are the requirement steps to reach
IoT?

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1. Describe Different types of Networks with example.

1. Which IP class does the given network IP address belong to?

3. How many subnets are possible?

5. How many usable hosts per subnet?

6. What is the new subnet mask?

Note: You may not need to use all rows

29. A) What is Internet of Things mean? List several applications of IoT?

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