Network Layer Quiz

OSI Model - Computer Networks Course for Electrical Engineering Students

This quiz contains 12 questions about the Network Layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model. Test your knowledge on routing, IP addressing, subnetting, and network layer protocols. Select the best answer for each question, then submit to see your score and detailed explanations.

1
What is the primary function of the Network Layer in the OSI model?
2
Which of the following is a connectionless network layer protocol?
3
What is the purpose of Time To Live (TTL) field in an IP packet?
4
In IPv4 addressing, what is the network address for a host with IP address 192.168.1.150/24?
5
Which routing algorithm uses the Dijkstra algorithm to find the shortest path?
6
What is the main advantage of hierarchical routing?
7
What is the purpose of ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)?
8
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of distance vector routing protocols?
9
In IPv6, what is the length of an IP address in bits?
10
What does CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) allow?
11
Which network layer protocol is responsible for error reporting and diagnostic functions?
12
What is the primary purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation)?

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Network Layer Quiz - OSI Model | Computer Networks Course for Electrical Engineering