Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - IPv4

What is the total number of IPv4 addresses available?

• 512,000

• 1,024,000

• 4,294,967,296

• 16,777,216

What is the format of an IPv4 address?

• 64-bit

• 128-bit

• 32-bit

• 256-bit

Why is IPv6 being developed to replace IPv4?

• IPv6 addresses are more secure

• IPv4 addresses are running out

• IPv6 addresses are easier to remember

• IPv4 addresses are too long

How many people are there in the world approximately?

• 6 billion

• 10 billion

• 3 billion

• 1 billion

What is the main reason IPv4 addresses are predicted to run out soon?

• IPv6 addresses are more secure

• IPv4 addresses are too long

• Not enough IP addresses available

• Too many devices connected to the Internet

What is the transitional process from IPv4 to IPv6 called?

• IP Switch

• IPv4 to IPv6 Converter

• IP Address Translator

• IPv6 Transition Mechanism

What is the main difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

• IPv4 is faster than IPv6

• IPv6 has more available addresses than IPv4

• IPv4 is more secure than IPv6

• IPv6 has shorter addresses than IPv4

How many bits are used in an IPv6 address?

• 256-bit

• 32-bit

• 128-bit

• 64-bit

What is the purpose of having a unique IP address for each device connected to the Internet?

• To communicate with other systems on the Internet

• To save energy

• To make the Internet faster

• To increase security

During the transition from IPv4 to IPv6, what type of addresses may systems be assigned?

• Both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses

• Only IPv6 addresses

• No addresses

• Only IPv4 addresses