CS315 Final Exam (Part 2)

Which of the following best describes an IP address?

• A unique numerical label assigned to each device on a network

• The name of a website or domain

• A physical address for a device's hardware components

• A password used to access a network

You are given the IP address 10.0.0.1. Which IP address class does this belong to?

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D

In which scenario is a static IP address commonly used for devices on a network?

• Home Wi-Fi networks

• Dynamic, fast-changing networks

• Servers, printers, and network equipment

• Mobile devices like smartphones and tablets

Which type of IP address is commonly associated with the subnet mask 255.255.255.0?

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D

What is a dynamic IP address?

• An IP address that never changes

• An IP address assigned manually by a network administrator

• An IP address that is automatically assigned by a DHCP server

• An IP address used exclusively for email communication

In which IP address class would you typically find a network with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0?

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D

Considering the structure of an IPv4 address, how many bits are used to represent it?

• 8 bits

• 16 bits

• 32 bits

• 64 bits

What is the practical significance of IP Type E addresses (e.g., 240.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255) within the realm of IP addressing?

• To indicate invalid IP addresses

• To represent loopback addresses

• To provide reserved address space for experimental or research purposes

• To identify public IP addresses

Why did the development of IPv6 become necessary, particularly in comparison to IPv4?

• To improve security

• To increase the number of available IP addresses

• To make the internet faster

• To support legacy devices better

You come across the IP address 192.168.1.100. Which IP address class does this belong to?

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D