Networking Quiz 3

In Variable-Length Subnet Masking (VLSM), what is the key advantage?

• It simplifies network troubleshooting.

• It reduces the need for routers.

• It allows for more efficient use of IP address space.

• It increases the network speed.

What is the purpose of the broadcast address?

• To send a message to a single device on the network.

• To send a message to all devices on a specific network.

• To send a message to a device on a different network.

• To identify the network itself.

Which of the following is true about subnetting an IPv6 network?

• It is primarily used to conserve address space.

• It uses the interface ID to create subnets.

• It is based on a hierarchical addressing structure.

• It is not possible with global unicast addresses.

What is the network address for a host with the IP address 10.10.10.20 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.248?

• 10.10.10.0

• 10.10.10.16

• 10.10.10.24

• 10.10.10.25

What is the maximum number of hosts in a /24 network?

• 254

• 256

• 512

• 1024

A network has the subnet mask 255.255.255.240. What is the prefix length in CIDR notation?

• /27

• /28

• /29

• /30

What does the term "network ID" refer to in IP addressing?

• The IP address of a host

• The first address in a subnet

• The last address in a subnet

• The default gateway address

Which of the following is a private IPv4 address from Class A?

• 172.16.1.1

• 10.0.0.1

• 192.168.1.1

• 127.0.0.1

Which of the following is an invalid host address within the 192.168.10.0/28 subnet?

• 192.168.10.1

• 192.168.10.14

• 192.168.10.15

• 192.168.10.13

What is the purpose of the subnet ID in an IPv6 address?

• To identify the broadcast address

• To identify the interface ID

• To create a hierarchical addressing structure

• To conserve IP address space