Understanding IP Addresses and Congestion

What is an IP address?

• An IP address is a unique numerical label assigned to each device on a network.

• A physical device that connects to the internet.

• A type of software used for network security.

• A protocol for transferring files over the internet.

What are the two main types of IP addresses?

• IPv4 and IPv6

• HTTP and HTTPS

• LAN and WAN

• TCP and UDP

How does a static IP address differ from a dynamic IP address?

• A static IP address is faster than a dynamic IP address.

• A dynamic IP address is permanent and unchanging.

• A static IP address is assigned by the ISP only temporarily.

• A static IP address remains constant, while a dynamic IP address can change.

What is the purpose of a subnet mask?

• To improve internet speed and performance.

• To encrypt data transmitted over the network.

• To identify the network and host portions of an IP address.

• To assign static IP addresses to devices.

Explain the concept of IP address exhaustion.

• IP address exhaustion is a method to enhance network security.

• IP address exhaustion refers to the increase in available IP addresses.

• IP address exhaustion is the depletion of available IP addresses, particularly in IPv4, due to the increasing number of devices connected to the internet.

• IP address exhaustion is the process of upgrading to IPv6.

What is the role of a router in IP addressing?

• A router connects devices within the same local network without using IP addresses.

• A router assigns IP addresses to devices on a network.

• A router encrypts data packets for security during transmission.

• The role of a router in IP addressing is to forward data packets between networks based on their IP addresses.

How does Network Address Translation (NAT) work?

• NAT assigns a unique public IP address to each device on the network.

• NAT is used to increase the speed of internet connections.

• NAT allows multiple devices to share a single public IP address by translating private IP addresses to a public IP address and vice versa.

• NAT eliminates the need for routers in a network.

What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

• IPv4 has a 32-bit address space, while IPv6 has a 128-bit address space.

• IPv4 uses hexadecimal addresses, while IPv6 uses decimal addresses.

• IPv4 is faster than IPv6 due to its smaller address size.

• IPv4 supports unlimited devices, while IPv6 is limited to 4 billion devices.

What are the advantages of using IPv6 over IPv4?

• Smaller address space

• Advantages of IPv6 over IPv4 include larger address space, improved security, better routing, and simplified configuration.

• Increased complexity in configuration

• Less secure than IPv4

What is a private IP address?

• A private IP address is an address used within a private network that is not routable on the public internet.

• A private IP address is an address that can be accessed from anywhere on the internet.

• A private IP address is a public address used for external communication.

• A private IP address is an address assigned to a single device for global identification.