Subnetting Quiz

What does the term 'subnet' refer to?

• A type of IP address

• A type of network protocol

• A subdivided network

• A network security measure

How many bits are allocated for the host part in a Class A network?

• 8 bits

• 16 bits

• 24 bits

• 32 bits

What is the purpose of the subnet number?

• To connect different networks

• To identify the subnet itself

• To send data to all hosts

• To allocate IP addresses

What is the broadcast address used for?

• To reserve IP addresses

• To connect to the internet

• To send data to all hosts within a subnet

• To identify the subnet

What happens to addresses in the same subnet?

• They can communicate directly

• They require a router to communicate

• They are on different networks

• They are reserved for future use

What is the default subnet mask for a Class C network?

• 255.0.0.0

• 255.255.255.192

• 255.255.255.0

• 255.255.0.0

How many usable hosts can a subnet with a /26 mask support?

• 62 hosts

• 256 hosts

• 64 hosts

• 254 hosts

What is the result of borrowing 2 host bits in a Class C network?

• Subnet mask changes to 255.255.255.192

• Subnet mask changes to 255.255.0.0

• Subnet mask changes to 255.255.255.0

• Subnet mask changes to 255.255.255.128

How many subnets can be created by borrowing 10 bits?

• 256

• 1024

• 2

• 512

What is the formula to calculate the number of usable IP addresses per subnet?

• 2^S + 2

• 2^S - 2

• 2^H + 2

• 2^H - 2