This set of MCQs delves into the intricate world of Data Communication and Networking, focusing on the essential aspects of Networking Protocols and Standards MCQ. Explore these multiple-choice questions to test your understanding of the fundamental frameworks that govern efficient data exchange and network communication. Whether you’re a student striving to grasp the essentials or a professional aiming to reinforce your knowledge, these MCQs offer an insightful journey through the realm of Data Communication and Networking protocols and standards.
1. The key element of a protocol is _______.
- Syntax
- Semantics
- Timing
- All of the above
2. ______ refers to the structure or format of the data, the order in which they are presented
- Syntax
- Semantics
- Timing
- None of the above
3. _______ refers to the meaning of each section of bits
- Syntax
- Semantics
- Timing
- None of the above
4. _______ refers to when data should be sent and how fast the data can be sent
- Syntax
- Semantics
- Timing
- None of the above
5. A protocol that specifies that the receiver address occupy the first byte of the data packet differs in _______ from a protocol that specifies that the receiver address occupy the third byte of the data packet
- Syntax
- Semantics
- Timing
- All of the above
6. Proprietary and non proprietary standards are both classified as _______ standards
- de facto
- de jure
- a or b
- None of the above
7. A _______ standard has been legislated by an officially recognized body
- de facto
- de jure
- a or b
- None of the above
8. A _______ standard has not been approved by an organized body but has been adopted as a standard through widespread use
- de facto
- de jure
- a or b
- none of the above
9. A _______ standard is one originally invented by a commercial organization as a basis for the operation of its products.
- Proprietary
- Nonproprietary
- de jure
- a and b
10. A _______ standard is one originally developed by a group or committee that has passed it into the public domain
- Proprietary
- Nonproprietary
- de jure
- a and b
11. A _______ standard is often referred to as a closed standard because it closes off communication between systems produced by different vendors
- Proprietary
- Nonproprietary
- de jure
- a and b
12. A _______ is often referred to as an open standard because it opens communication between systems produced by different vendors
- Proprietary
- Nonproprietary
- de jure
- a and b
13. The ITU-T was formerly known as the _______
- ANSI
- EIA
- CCITT
- IEEE
14. The ITU-T was formerly known as the _______.
- ANSI
- EIA
- CCITT
- IEEE
15. The V series and X series are standards developed by
- ISO
- IEEE
- ITU-T
- ANSI
16. Standards for ISDN are developed by _______.
- ISO
- IEEE
- ITU-T
- ANSI
17. IEEE is responsible for a standard for local area networks called _______
- ISDN
- The Internet
- Telcordia
- Project 802
18. The _______ is concerned with speeding the growth and evolution of Internet communications
- IETF
- Internet Society
- ANSI
- a and b