Subnetting and Network Topologies Quiz

What is the main purpose of subnetting in a network?

• To increase IP address size

• To create larger networks

• To divide networks into smaller segments

• To reduce the number of devices

What is a subnet?

• A wireless network

• A section of an IP address

• A smaller, manageable part of a network

• A server

What does a subnet mask define?

• Number of users in the network

• Type of internet service

• Size of a subnet

• Network bandwidth

What is the subnet mask for a /24 prefix?

• 255.255.0.0

• 255.0.0.0

• 255.255.255.0

• 255.255.255.255

How many usable IP addresses are in a /26 subnet?

• 64

• 62

• 256

• 32

Which part of the IP address is identified by a subnet mask?

• User ID

• Device name

• Network and host portions

• IP class

Why is subnetting useful for network performance?

• It increases packet size

• It reduces traffic

• It lowers the speed

• It reduces bandwidth

How does subnetting improve security?

• By increasing IP addresses

• By making passwords longer

• By isolating network segments

• By using firewalls only

What does the term "broadcast domain" refer to?

• A website zone

• A shared media connection

• A group of devices receiving broadcast messages

• A subnet

What is one advantage of subnetting?

• Decreased speed

• Centralized access

• Enhanced performance

• Fewer IP addresses