Routing Basic Quiz

What is a MAC address typically associated with?

• Layer 1
• Layer 2
• Layer 3
• Layer 4
• Layer 7

The first three bytes of the MAC address comprise the:

• Medium Access Code
• Multicast Address Component
• Media Adapter Code
• Manufacturer Assigned Code
• Organizationally Unique Identifier

What is the primary function of the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) in TCP/IP networks?

• To encrypt data
• To compress data
• To map IP addresses to MAC addresses
• To translate URLs to IP addresses
• To check for errors in transmission

What device is used to allow communication between different broadcast domains? (Answer in one word)

(a)  

What must each broadcast domain or network have that is unique to ensure proper routing?

• A unique router
• A unique subnet mask
• A unique host number
• A unique network number
• A unique MAC address

What is the term for the unique identifier of a device within a Layer 2 network? (Answer in two words)

(a)  

A router stores network location information in a ______ ______.

(a)  

The process of using Layer 3 addresses to determine Layer 2 addresses is known as _______ _________.

(a)  

What does a PC use to determine the MAC address of its default gateway?

• DNS Lookup
• Static Configuration
• Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
• Default Route

What is the maximum range that Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) can extend to?

• 100 kilometers
• 300 kilometers
• 200 kilometers
• 500 kilometers