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Dive deep into the fascinating world of Data Link Layer with our comprehensive set of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). This page is dedicated to exploring the fundamental concepts and intricacies of Data Link Layer, a crucial aspect of Networking. In this section, you will encounter a diverse range of MCQs that cover various aspects of Data Link Layer, from the basic principles to advanced topics. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to challenge your knowledge and deepen your understanding of this critical subcategory within Networking.

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Q141.

When you store and forward messages in B-ISDN, you are using ................. services.

a.

conversational

b.

messaging

c.

retrieval

d.

distributive

Discuss

Answer: (b).messaging

Q142.

Which of the following signal is not standard RS-232-C signal?

a.

VDR

b.

RTS

c.

CTS

d.

DSR

Discuss

Answer: (a).VDR

Q143.

While transmitting odd-parity coded symbols, the number of zeros in each symbol is:

a.

odd

b.

even

c.

Both a and b

d.

unknown

Discuss

Answer: (d).unknown

Q144.

When the receiver sees five consecutive incoming '1' bits followed by a '0' bit it automatically destuffs ................... in bit stuffing.

a.

'1' bit

b.

'0' bit

c.

'01' bit

d.

'10' bit

Discuss

Answer: (b).'0' bit

Q145.

If source machine sends independent frames to destination machine without having acknowledgment, this service is .................

a.

Unacknowledged connection oriented

b.

Unacknowledged connection less

c.

Acknowledged connection oriented

d.

Acknowledged connection less

Discuss

Answer: (a).Unacknowledged connection oriented

Q146.

SEND and RECEIVE primitives are called as ................. primitives.

a.

blocking

b.

non blocking

c.

data transfer

d.

error control

Discuss

Answer: (a).blocking

Q147.

CONNECT and DISCONNECT primitives are called as ..................... primitives.

a.

blocking

b.

non blocking

c.

data transfer

d.

error control

Discuss

Answer: (b).non blocking

Q148.

The end points of a transport connection are called .....................

a.

TSAPs

b.

AAL -SAPs

c.

NSAPs

d.

PSAPs

Discuss

Answer: (a).TSAPs

Q149.

BSC stands for ..................

a.

Binary synchronous control

b.

Binary synchronous communication

c.

Bit-oriented synchronous communication

d.

Byte-oriented synchronous communication

Discuss

Answer: (b). Binary synchronous communication

Q150.

HDLC is an acronym for ....................

a.

high - duplex line communication

b.

high -level data link control

c.

half - duplex digital link combination

d.

host double level circuit

Discuss

Answer: (b).high -level data link control

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