Networking Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a subnet mask in IP networking?

• To encrypt data packets

• To identify the default gateway

• To determine the network and host portions of an IP address

• To assign MAC addresses

Which topology provides the highest level of redundancy?

• Star

• Ring

• Mesh

• Line

What does DHCP stand for?

• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

• Direct Host Control Protocol

• Distributed Hardware Communication Protocol

• Data Handling Configuration Process

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing?

• Data Link

• Network

• Transport

• Application

What is the function of a default gateway?

• To assign IP addresses

• To connect devices within the same subnet

• To route traffic to external networks

• To manage DNS queries

Which protocol is used to send email?

• FTP

• SMTP

• SNMP

• HTTP

What is the maximum number of hosts in a /24 subnet?

• 254

• 256

• 255

• 253

What type of IP address is 169.254.x.x?

• Public

• Loopback

• APIPA

• Broadcast

Which protocol is connectionless and prioritizes speed over reliability?

• TCP

• UDP

• ICMP

• ARP

What does NAT do in a network?

• Encrypts traffic

• Assigns MAC addresses

• Translates private IPs to public IPs

• Manages DNS records