MULTI-CHOICE MCSE Test for OSI Model


The MCSE (certified systems engineers) exams are recognised in the networks industry and can be sat at recognosed centres.  The Loughborough College does not run these courses but the questions papers are of a suitable level for HND Computer Module.

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Question 1: How many layers are there in the OSI network model?
A:3
B:5
C:7
D:9

Question 2: A router on an ethernet network is used to connect network segments at which level?
A: Network
B: Physical
C: Datalink
D: Transport

Question 3: To guarantee successful delivery of a data packet on a TCP/IP LAN, each client must send back what to the server?
A: Nothing
B: An ACK
C: A WINS request
D: More than one of the above

Question 4: A ................ is software that coordinates communication between the NIC and the computer's hardware and other software, which controls the physical functions of the NIC.
A: Network Interface Card
B: Network Interface Controller
C: Network Device Controller
D: Network Device Driver

Question 5: Can each layer of the OSI model be viewed as an independant module?
A: Yes
B: No


Question 6: The .......... Layer is the lowest level of the OSI model?
A: Network
B: Physical
C: Transport
D: Data Link


Question 7: In which layer of the OSI model could data encryption be found?
A: Presentation
B: Application
C: Transport
D: Data Link


Question 8: In which layer of the OSI model could character translation, such as from EBCDIC to ASCII be found?
A: Presentation
B: Application
C: Transport
D: Network


Question 9: The ............... Layer is the highest level of the OSI model?
A: Presentation
B: Application
C: Session
D: Data Link


If you scored more than 65% you appear to understand the concept of the OSI Model but if you scored less  you are advised to study this area in more depth.  To progress to the next test click below.

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