IP Address Quiz

What does "IP" stand for in IP address?

• Internet Protocol

• Internal Protocol

• Internet Provider

• Internet Privacy

What is the purpose of an IP address?

• To identify a device on a network

• To encrypt internet traffic

• To determine the brand of a computer

• To specify a website's URL

Which type of IP address is typically used within a local network and is not routable on the public internet?

• Dynamic IP address

• Static IP address

• Private IP address

• Public IP address

What is the primary purpose of a public IP address?

• To identify a device within a local network

• To provide access to the internet for devices within a local network

• To ensure privacy for online activities

• To encrypt data transmissions

In a typical IPv4 address, how are the network and host portions separated?

• By a colon (:)

• By a period (.)

• By a hyphen (-)

• By a forward slash (/)

Which type of IP address is necessary for devices to communicate directly over the internet?

• Private IP address

• Dynamic IP address

• Static IP address

• Public IP address

What type of IP address is assigned by an internet service provider?

• Private IP address

• Local IP address

• Public IP address

• Static IP address

Are public IP addresses unique?

• No

• Yes

Normally in a business or house, many devices are using one shared public IP address together. What is this setup called?

• Network Address Translation (NAT)

• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

• Virtual Private Network (VPN)

• Domain Name System (DNS)

An IP address tells us where a networking device is located and a MAC address tells us who the device is.

• True

• False