Network Layer MCQs

10 MCQs  — Computer Networks MCQs

Practice Network Layer MCQs with correct answers and explanations. These questions are from the Computer Networks MCQs section.

Which of the following routing algorithms can be used for network layer design?
A. Shortest path algorithm
B. Distance vector routing
C. Link state routing
D. All of the mentioned
Which one of the following is not a function of network layer?
A. Routing
B. Inter-networking
C. Congestion control
D. Error control
A 4 byte IP address consists of __________
A. Only network address
B. Only host address
C. Network address & host address
D. Network address & mac address
In virtual circuit network each packet contains ___________
A. Full source and destination address
B. A short vc number
C. Only source address
D. Only destination address
Which of the following is not correct in relation to multi-destination routing?
A. Is same as broadcast routing
B. Contains the list of all destinations
C. Data is not sent by packets
D. There are multiple receivers
Which one of the following algorithm is not used for congestion control?
A. Traffic aware routing
B. Admission control
C. Load shedding
D. Routing information protocol
The network layer protocol for internet is __________
A. Ethernet
B. Internet protocol
C. Hypertext transfer protocol
D. File transfer protocol
ICMP is primarily used for __________
A. Error and diagnostic functions
B. Addressing
C. Forwarding
D. Routing