1.3 Computer Science Quiz: IP addresses and Networking

What is the main difference between MAC and IP addressing?

• MAC is a physical address, IP is a logical address

• MAC is a logical address, IP is a physical address

• Both are physical addresses

• Both are logical addresses

Which of the following is a version of IP addressing?

• IPv2

• IPv4

• IPv5

• IPv3

What does the acronym 'LAN' stand for?

• Logical Area Network

• Limited Area Network

• Large Area Network

• Local Area Network

Which of the following is NOT a type of network?

• Server-client

• Peer-to-peer

• Client-server

• LAN

What protocol is used to send email messages from a client to a server?

• SMTP

• FTP

• HTTP

• IMAP

What is the primary function of a router in a network?

• To forward data packets between different networks

• To connect devices within a local network

• To provide IP addresses to devices

• To encrypt data for secure transmission

What does a MAC address uniquely identify?

• A router

• A network protocol

• An IP address

• A network interface card

Which layer of the OSI model does the IP address operate at?

• Application Layer

• Transport Layer

• Network Layer

• Data Link Layer

How many bits are in a standard IPv4 address?

• 32 bits

• 256 bits

• 128 bits

• 64 bits

Which protocol is primarily used for secure data transmission over the internet?

• HTTPS

• SMTP

• FTP

• HTTP