World of Computer Networking Your CCNA start - Types of Internet Protocol (IP) Addresses

The video tutorial explains the different types of IP addresses: unicast, multicast, and broadcast. Unicast addresses are used for one-to-one communication, multicast addresses for sending data to multiple devices, and broadcast addresses for sending data to all devices in a network. The tutorial also highlights the structure of these addresses and their specific use cases. The session concludes with a brief mention of routers, setting the stage for further learning.

What is a requirement for IP addresses in a network?

• They must be assigned manually.

• They must be dynamic.

• They must belong to the same logical network.

• They must be from different logical networks.

Which type of IP address is used for one-to-one communication?

• Anycast

• Unicast

• Multicast

• Broadcast

What is the purpose of a multicast IP address?

• To send data to devices in different networks

• To send data to a specific group of devices

• To send data to a single device

• To send data to all devices in the world

What is a characteristic of a broadcast IP address?

• It can travel across different networks.

• It sends data to all devices in the same switched network.

• It is used for one-to-one communication.

• It is used for communication with a specific group.

What is the largest decimal number that can be represented using eight bits?

• 1024

• 128

• 255

• 512