Networking Quiz

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing packets between devices on different networks?

• Data Link

• Network

• Transport

• Session

What is the primary difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

• IPv6 supports encryption; IPv4 does not.

• IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses; IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses.

• IPv6 is faster than IPv4.

• IPv4 supports multicast; IPv6 does not.

What port number does HTTPS typically use?

• 443

• 80

• 22

• 25

What is the primary purpose of a VLAN?

• To increase the physical size of the network.

• To logically segment a network.

• To allow unrestricted access across devices.

• To reduce network latency.

Which wireless security protocol is the most secure?

• WEP

• WPA

• WPA2

• Open Network

What is an Access Control List (ACL) primarily used for?

• Encrypting data packets

• Restricting or permitting traffic based on predefined rules

• Managing bandwidth allocation

• Establishing VPN connections

What is the primary function of a VPN?

• To speed up internet connectivity

• To encrypt data for secure communication over public networks

• To increase wireless range

• To block malicious traffic

What does DNS do?

• Assigns IP addresses to devices on a network.

• Resolves domain names to IP addresses.

• Provides remote access to servers.

• Configures VLAN settings.

What is the purpose of QoS in networking?

• To block unwanted traffic.

• To manage and prioritize network traffic.

• To assign IP addresses dynamically.

• To secure wireless communications.

What is a zero-day vulnerability?

• A vulnerability that is patched within 24 hours.

• A vulnerability exploited before a patch is available.

• A vulnerability that affects only specific hardware.

• A vulnerability caused by user error.