A+ - 14A - Manage Windows Networking

How does a computer typically join a local network?

• By connecting the CPU to a switch

• By installing a network adapter card

• By using a USB drive

• By configuring the monitor settings

What is the most common type of connection used for wired networks?

• Bluetooth

• Wi-Fi

• Ethernet

• Fiber optic

How are additional wired adapters identified in Windows?

• Ethernet+

• Ethernet2, Ethernet3, etc.

• LAN

• WAN

How can a wireless network be selected in Windows?

• Via Device Manager

• Through Control Panel

• From the list of displayed networks in the notification area

• By accessing the Advanced tab in Network & Internet settings

What is the purpose of a subnet mask in IPv4 addressing?

• To encrypt data packets

• To distinguish logical network and host portions within the IP address

• To identify the default gateway

• To allocate IP addresses dynamically

Which protocol provides network mapping and discovery functions for networks without dedicated name servers?

• DHCP

• IP

• DNS

• Link-layer Topology Discovery

How is the IP configuration typically set for network adapters in Windows?

• Through the Device Manager applet

• Via the Network Connections applet (ncpa.cpl)

• Using the Windows Defender Firewall applet

• Through the Task Manager applet

What is the default setting for IP address assignment in Windows?

• Static IP address

• Dynamic IP address via DHCP

• Link-local address

• Autoconfiguration

What type of network profile is set when a network is identified as Private in Windows?

• Discoverable

• Blocked

• Public

• Domain

How can the network profile be changed in Windows?

• Through Group Policy settings

• Via the Network & Internet settings

• Using the Windows Defender Security Center

• Through the Device Manager