L04b Transmission Control Protocol & Internet Protocol Quiz

What is a public IP address?

• An IP address that is globally unique and serves as an identifier for a device on the internet.

• An IP address that identifies a device within a local area network (LAN).

• An IP address that is used only for internal communication within a specific network.

• An IP address that is assigned by the user manually.

Who assigns public IP addresses to devices?

• Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

• Network administrators

• Device manufacturers

• Users

Which of the following is true about private IP addresses?

• They are not accessible from the internet.

• They are globally unique.

• They are assigned by ISPs.

• They can be accessed from anywhere on the internet.

What is an example of a device using a public IP address?

• A computer accessing a website.

• A laptop connected to home Wi-Fi.

• A printer connected to a local network.

• A smartphone connected to a home router.

Why do we need both public and private IP addresses?

• To manage scarcity of IP addresses.

• To increase the speed of the internet.

• To reduce the cost of internet services.

• To allow devices to communicate without using IP addresses.

Which of the following is a benefit of private IP addresses?

• They provide an extra layer of security by keeping internal devices hidden from direct internet exposure.

• They allow devices to be accessed from anywhere on the internet.

• They are assigned by ISPs.

• They are globally unique.

What does IANA stand for?

• Internet Assigned Numbers Authority

• International Assigned Numbers Authority

• Internet Assigned Names Authority

• International Assigned Names Authority

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of IANA?

• IP Address Allocation

• Autonomous System Number Allocation

• Media Types and Symbols

• Internet Content Moderation

What is the role of IANA in the context of IP addresses?

• IANA manages the global allocation of IP addresses.

• IANA creates new IP addresses.

• IANA monitors the usage of IP addresses.

• IANA sells IP addresses to users.

What does IANA oversee in the Domain Name System (DNS)?

• The creation of new domain names

• The root zone of the DNS

• The sale of domain names

• The deletion of domain names