Computer Networking Quiz

What is a static IP address?

• • A) An address that changes frequently

• • B) An address that is permanently assigned to a device

• • C) An address that is assigned temporarily

• • D) An address used only for local networks

What is a dynamic IP address?

• • A) An address that is permanently assigned

• • B) An address that changes frequently

• • C) An address used for security purposes

• • D) An address that is used for internal networks only

How are MAC addresses created?

• A) Using a random number generator

• B) By combining the manufacturer code and the serial code

• C) By the user during network setup

• D) Automatically by the operating system

What is a key feature of IPv6 addresses?

• A) They are 32-bit addresses

• B) They use dotted decimal notation

• C) They have a larger address space than IPv4

• D) They are written as binary numbers

Which of the following is a characteristic of IPv4 addresses?

• A) 128-bit address

• B) Written as four decimal numbers separated by periods

• C) Written as hexadecimal numbers

• D) 48-bit address

What is the primary purpose of an IP address?

• A) To identify a device on a network

• B) To connect to Bluetooth devices

• C) To store data

• D) To run software applications

How is a MAC address usually written?

• A) In binary

• B) In decimal

• C) In hexadecimal

• D) In ASCII

What is the purpose of a MAC address?

• A) To identify a computer on the internet

• B) To identify a network interface card on a local network

• C) To store data

• D) To encrypt data

True or False: A computer can access a network without a Network Interface Card (NIC).

• A) True

• B) False

What is the primary role of a router in a network?

• A) To display web pages

• B) To connect multiple networks and direct data between them

• C) To store files

• D) To manage software applications