Networking Basics Quiz

What is the purpose of a subnet mask in IP networking?

• To identify the network portion of an IP address

• To identify the host portion of an IP address

• To encrypt IP addresses for secure transmission

• To route packets between different networks

Which protocol is used for securely transmitting data over the Internet?

• HTTP

• FTP

• HTTPS

• SMTP

What is the main advantage of using VLANs in a network?

• Improved security

• Higher network speed

• Reduced cost

• Greater scalability

Which device operates at Layer 2 of the OSI model?

• Router

• Switch

• Firewall

• Gateway

What does DNS stand for in computer networking?

• Domain Name System

• Dynamic Network Server

• Digital Network Security

• Distributed Name Service

Which network topology provides the highest fault tolerance?

• Star

• Bus

• Ring

• Mesh

Which TCP/IP protocol is used for transferring files between computers on a network?

• FTP

• HTTP

• SMTP

• DHCP

What is the default subnet mask for a Class C IP address?

• 255.0.0.0

• 255.255.0.0

• 255.255.255.0

• 255.255.255.255

What type of address does ARP resolve to MAC address?

• IP Address

• DNS Address

• URL Address

• MAC Address

Which wireless standard operates at 5 GHz frequency?

• 802.11a

• 802.11b

• 802.11g

• 802.11n