Understanding IP Addresses

The video tutorial explains how IP addresses function like telephone numbers, allowing computers on a network to find and communicate with each other. It introduces the concept of TCP/IP as the set of rules governing internet communication. The tutorial also covers the limitations of IP version 4, which can only provide 4.3 billion addresses, and the transition to IP version 6, which offers a vastly larger number of possible addresses to accommodate the growing number of internet-connected devices.

What is the primary function of an IP address in a network?

• To identify and locate computers

• To store data

• To encrypt communications

• To manage network traffic

What is the set of rules called that governs how computers communicate over the Internet?

• SMTP

• TCP/IP

• FTP

• HTTP

How many numbers are used in an IP version four address?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Why was IP version six introduced?

• To enhance security

• To provide more IP addresses

• To simplify network management

• To improve internet speed

What type of numbers are used in IP version six addresses?

• Decimal

• Binary

• Octal

• Hexadecimal