BIST 3201 Quiz 2-Networking

Which device uses a MAC address to forward data to the correct destination within a network?

• Hub

• Switch

• Router

• Gateway

What protocol is responsible for resolving hostnames to IP addresses?

• RIP

• DNS

• FTP

• ARP

In the TCP/IP model, which layer is responsible for IP addressing and routing?

• Network Interface Layer

• Transport Layer

• Internet Layer

• Application Layer

What protocol is used for sending diagnostic messages like ping?

• ICMP

• TCP

• UDP

• HTTP

Which command would you use to check network interface statistics and routing tables?

• ping

• wget

• netstat

• ftp

A network technician is troubleshooting why a PC cannot reach an external website. He uses the ping command, but no replies are received. He suspects a routing issue. Which command should he use next to trace the path of packets?

• ip a

• traceroute

• netstat

• ipconfig

You are working on a remote server and need to download a file from a specific URL without user interaction. Which command should you use?

• ftp

• ssh

• wget

• netstat

A user reports slow access to shared resources in a LAN. Upon checking, you find all devices are connected through a hub. What is the most likely cause of the slowdown?

• Too many IP addresses

• Switch malfunction

• Broadcast traffic from the hub

• Router configuration error

Which protocol is designed to collect and exchange information between network management tools and devices?

• SNMP

• SMTP

• FTP

• Telnet

Which of the following is responsible for managing IP multicast group membership?

• ICMP

• IGMP

• DNS

• RIP