IP Addresses and Network Representation

What are the two main types of IP Addresses?

• IPv4 (32-bit) and IPv6 (128-bit)

• IPv3 (24-bit) and IPv5 (64-bit)

• IPv4 (16-bit) and IPv6 (256-bit)

• IPv4 (32-bit) and IPv7 (128-bit)

What does IPv4 stand for?

• Internet Protocol version 4

• Internet Protocol version 6

• Internet Protocol version 5

• Internet Protocol version 3

What is the purpose of a default gateway?

• A default gateway is a node that serves as an access point to another network.

• A default gateway is a device that stores all network passwords.

• A default gateway is a type of firewall that blocks unauthorized access.

• A default gateway is a software application for managing network traffic.

What is an IP Address?

• A unique identifier assigned to each device connected to a network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.

• A type of software used to manage network connections.

• A physical address of a device in a local area network.

• A protocol used for sending emails over the internet.

What is the role of TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)?

• TCP is a protocol that provides a connectionless service for data transmission.

• TCP is a core protocol of the Internet Protocol Suite that ensures reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of data between applications.

• TCP is used primarily for video streaming and real-time communications.

• TCP is a protocol that encrypts data for secure transmission.

What is a subnet mask?

• A 32-bit number that divides an IP address into network and host portions, helping to determine which part of the address refers to the network and which part refers to the device.

• A type of firewall that protects a network from unauthorized access.

• A protocol used for routing data between different networks.

• A method for encrypting data transmitted over the internet.

What is a firewall?

• A device that boosts Wi-Fi signals

• A network security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

• A software that encrypts data for secure transmission

• A hardware component that stores data temporarily

What is the difference between public and private IP addresses?

• Public IP addresses are used within a private network and are not routable on the internet.

• Private IP addresses are assigned to devices that are directly connected to the internet.

• Public IP addresses are assigned to devices that are directly connected to the internet, while private IP addresses are used within a private network and are not routable on the internet.

• Private IP addresses can be accessed from anywhere on the internet.

What is a router?

• A device that connects multiple computers within a single network.

• A networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks, directing traffic on the internet.

• A type of software used for managing network security.

• A hardware component that stores data for backup purposes.

What is a DNS (Domain Name System)?

• A system that translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses

• A protocol for sending emails over the internet

• A type of web server that hosts websites

• A software application for managing databases