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Is this a correct IPv4 address?

162.32.502.194

• yes

• No

Answer explanation

Each part/section of an IPv4 address can only contain numbers between 0-255.

Is this a correct IPv4 address?

194.0.9.243

• yes

• no

How many bits are in each section of IPv6 address?

• 4

• 16

• 8

• Infinity

Answer explanation

Each section of IPv6 addresses has 4 hexadecimal numbers and each hexadecimal number is 4 bits so each section is 4x4 = 16 bits.

Is this a correct IPv6 address?

2001 : 0db8 : 85a3 :: 8a2e

: 0370 : 7334

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

is the same as

2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a 2e:0370:7334

What kind of IP Address is used inside a LAN?

• Public

• Private

Answer explanation

Inside a LAN, each device is assigned a private address.

What kind of IP Address is used in a WAN, such as the internet?

• Public

• Private

Answer explanation

If devices in a WAN used private IP addresses, we wouldn't be able to communicate to gether like we are doing now!