Preliminary Exam - ITP 311L

What does DHCP stand for?

• Dynamic Host Control Protocol

• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

• Data Host Configuration Process

• Direct Host Communication Protocol

Which of the following is an advantage of using DHCP?

• Requires manual setup of every device

• Prevents duplicate IP addresses

• Slows down network performance

• Eliminates the need for DNS

What is the default gateway typically in a network?

• The DNS server

• The client device

• The router

• The switch

Which step in the DORA process involves the server confirming the IP lease?

• Discover

• Offer

• Request

• Acknowledge

What does a subnet mask do?

• Hides the IP address

• Splits the IP into network and host portions

• Provides default gateway settings

• Encrypts network packets

Which device amplifies a weak signal to extend its range?

• Switch

• Hub

• Repeater

• Firewall

Which of the following is a disadvantage of networking?

• File sharing

• Centralized storage

• Management complexity

• Resource sharing

Which type of network is used within a single building, such as a school?

• PAN

• LAN

• WAN

• MAN

Which type of network typically uses Bluetooth?

• PAN

• LAN

• WAN

• MAN

Which OSI layer is responsible for error-free delivery between directly connected devices?

• Physical

• Data Link

• Network

• Transport