Networking Basics Worksheet

What device typically connects a home network to the internet?

• Switch

• Router

• Hub

• Repeater

Which protocol is used to assign IP addresses dynamically?

• DNS

• FTP

• DHCP

• HTTP

What is the role of DNS in networking?

• Encrypts data

• Assigns MAC addresses

• Resolves domain names to IP addresses

• Routes packets between networks

What command in Packet Tracer allows you to test connectivity between two devices?

• ipconfig

• ping

• traceroute

• netstat

Which term describes the rules that govern communication between devices?

• Protocol

• Topology

• Bandwidth

• Interface

What type of network spans a large geographic area, such as a country or continent?

• LAN

• PAN

• WAN

• MAN

Which of the following is NOT a valid IPv4 address?

• 192.168.1.1

• 192.259.1.1

• 10.1.1.1

• 145.1.1.1

What does the traceroute command help you identify?

• MAC address of a device

• Path packets take to reach a destination

• DNS resolution time

• Number of active TCP sessions

What is a peer-to-peer network?

• A network with centralized control

• A network where each device can act as both client and server

• A network that uses only wireless connections

• A network with only one device

What type of cable is typically used to connect a PC to a switch?

• Coaxial

• Fiber optic

• Straight-through Ethernet

• Crossover Ethernet