OSI Model
Topologies
Devices
Ports & Protocols
Cables & Connectors
100

How many layers in the OSI Model

7

100

Which topology uses a central device to connect all nodes

Star

100

A device that amplifies a signal to extend its range.

Repeater

100

What port does HTTPS use

80 or 8080

100

This cable type is known for having a central conductor surrounded by an insulating layer and a braided metal shield.

Coax Cable

200

What layer is responsible for routing

Network Layer

200

Which topology connects each device to every other device

Mesh

200

A device that connects network segments and manages traffic by learning the MAC addresses of connected devices.

Switch

200

What protocol is used to securely transfer files

SFTP

200

This type of cable uses light pulses to transmit data and is ideal for high-speed, long-distance communication.

Fiber Optic

300

Which layer handles encryption and compression

Presentation Layer

300
Which topology forms a closed loop

Ring

300

A layer 3 device that forwards data packets between different computer networks.

Router

300

What protocol is used for sending e-mails

SMTP

300

This popular network connector is used with twisted-pair Ethernet cables.

RJ-45

400

Which layer establishes, manages, and terminates connections

Session Layer

400

Which topology uses a single cable for all devices

Bus

400

A networking device that has multiple physical ports and operates at Layer 1 of the OSI model.

Hub

400

This connectionless transport layer protocol is used for applications that require fast, efficient transmission, such as video streaming.

UDP

400

This category of twisted-pair cable supports speeds up to 10 Gbps over shorter distances and has a bandwidth of up to 250 MHz

Cat-6

500

Which layer is responsible for end-to-end communication and error recovery

Transport Layer

500

Which topology is most fault-tolerant

Mesh

500

A device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network

Wireless Access Point

500

What port does HTTPS use

443

500

 This term refers to the interference that can occur between adjacent twisted wire pairs in a cable.

What is crosstalk