Basic Network Understanding Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a network?

• To connect devices for data sharing

• To manage user accounts

• To increase internet speed

• To provide security to devices

What does ISP stand for?

• Internet Service Provider

• Internal Security Protocol

• Interconnected System Protocol

• Internet Security Program

What type of IP address is used within a private network?

• Private IP

• Public IP

• Dynamic IP

• Static IP

Which of the following is a characteristic of a public IP address?

• Used for internal communication

• Assigned by the ISP

• Free of charge

• Reused by multiple devices

What does DHCP stand for?

• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

• Dynamic Hypertext Control Protocol

• Dynamic Hyperlink Configuration Protocol

• Direct Host Control Protocol

What is the function of a gateway in a network?

• To store data

• To connect different networks

• To provide internet speed

• To manage user access

What is a MAC address?

• A protocol for data transmission

• A type of IP address

• A method for network security

• A unique identifier for a network interface

What does NAT stand for?

• Network Access Technology

• Network Application Transfer

• Network Address Translation

• Network Address Transfer

Which of the following describes a unicast address?

• From one source to multiple destinations

• From one source to one destination

• From one source to all possible destinations

• From multiple sources to one destination

What is the purpose of port forwarding?

• To manage user permissions

• To secure data transmission

• To increase network speed

• To redirect communication requests