Understanding Network Fundamentals Flashcard (North)

Front

What does the acronym DNS stand for?

Back

Domain Name System

Front

Which of the following is a type of network topology? Ring, Circle, Triangle, Rectangle

Back

Ring

Front

What is the primary purpose of an IP address?

Back

To identify devices on a network

Front

Which network topology connects all devices to a central hub?

Back

Star

Front

What role does a DHCP server play in a network?

Back

It assigns IP addresses to devices automatically.

Front

Which of the following is a valid IP address? 192.168.1.1, 256.256.256.256, 123.456.789.0, 999.999.999.999

Back

192.168.1.1

Front

Why was IPv6 developed to eventually replace IPv4?

Back

The world is running out of IP addresses, so they need to contain more bits.

Front

A ______________ is a bridge between networks with different protocols.

Back

Gateway

Front

What is the main difference between a router and a switch?

Back

A switch connects devices within the same network, while a router connects different networks.

Front

Which of the following is a characteristic of a mesh network topology?
Options:
All devices are connected to a central hub
Each device is connected to every other device
Devices are connected in a linear sequence
Devices are connected in a circular loop

Back

Each device is connected to every other device