World of Computer Networking Your CCNA start - What is Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)?

The video tutorial explains the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), its role in network communication, and its comparison with IP protocols. It covers the network layer, Ethernet and ARP headers, and the ARP request and response process. The tutorial concludes with a preview of the next steps in understanding ARP using diagrams.

Which layer of the network model does ARP operate on?

• Data link layer

• Transport layer

• Network layer

• Application layer

What is the EtherType number for the ARP protocol in hexadecimal format?

• 0800

• 0806

• 8100

• 86DD

How does ARP differ from IPv4 in terms of packet structure?

• ARP uses a UDP header

• ARP uses a TCP header

• ARP does not use an IPv4 header

• ARP uses an IPv4 header

What is the primary function of the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)?

• To encrypt data packets

• To resolve IP addresses to MAC addresses

• To establish a secure connection between hosts

• To resolve domain names to IP addresses

In ARP communication, how is a response sent back to the source host?

• Anycast

• Unicast

• Multicast

• Broadcast