IP and IPv4 Basics

What does IP stand for?

• Internet Protocol

• Internet Packet

• Internal Protocol

• Information Protocol

What is the primary function of an IP address?

• To store data

• To provide a unique identifier for a device on a network

• To encrypt data

• To manage user permissions

What does IPv4 stand for?

• Internet Protocol Version 4

• Internal Protocol Version 4

• Internet Path Version 4

• Internet Packet Version 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of IPv4?

• It uses a 128-bit address

• It is written as hexadecimal numbers

• It uses a 32-bit address

• It is only used for local networks

How is an IPv4 address written?

• As hexadecimal numbers

• As a series of letters

• As four octets, separated by dots

• As a string of numbers and symbols

What is the main difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

• IPv4 is for mobile devices, IPv6 is for desktop devices

• IPv4 is older and uses 32-bit addresses, while IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses

• IPv4 uses letters, IPv6 uses numbers

• IPv4 is more secure than IPv6

What type of address format does IPv6 use?

• Binary

• Decimal

• Hexadecimal

• Octal

Which of the following is an example of an IPv4 address?

• 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334

• 192.168.1.1

• 256.256.256.256

• a1b2c3d4

Why was IPv6 developed?

• To improve speed

• To allow for more IP addresses due to the shortage in IPv4

• To encrypt data

• To make networks more secure

How many bits does an IPv6 address contain?

• 32 bits

• 64 bits

• 128 bits

• 256 bits