Telecommunications Network Fundamentals

Question 1

What does OSI stand for in networking?

Accepted Answer

Open Systems Interconnection

Answer

Optical Signal Interface

Answer

Open Source Integration

Answer

Operational Systems Index

Question 2

How many layers are in the OSI model?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

5

Answer

6

Answer

8

Question 3

Which OSI layer is responsible for IP addressing and routing?

Accepted Answer

Network

Answer

Data Link

Answer

Transport

Answer

Session

Question 4

What is the primary function of a repeater in a network?

Accepted Answer

Regenerate and amplify signals

Answer

Filter traffic

Answer

Assign IP addresses

Answer

Encrypt data

Question 5

Which transmission medium offers the highest bandwidth for telecommunications?

Accepted Answer

Fiber optic cable

Answer

Coaxial cable

Answer

Twisted pair copper

Answer

Wireless RF

Question 6

What does the term 'full duplex' mean in telecommunications?

Accepted Answer

Data travels in both directions simultaneously

Answer

Data travels in one direction only

Answer

Data travels in both directions but not at the same time

Answer

Data travels in four directions