QUIZ 2

Which of the following best describes a DNS server?

• A device that connects computers wirelessly

• A device that assigns MAC addresses

• A device that monitors network bandwidth

• A device that stores and translates domain names to IP addresses

Which of the following best describes an IP address?

• A physical address of a device

• A unique identifier assigned to a network printer only

• A numerical label assigned to each device connected to a network

• The password of a Wi-Fi connection

Which of the following statements is TRUE about MAC addresses?

• They can change every time the device reconnects to the network

• They are unique for every network interface card (NIC)
  

• They are used to identify websites on the Internet

• They are the same as IP addresses

What is the main function of DNS in networking?

• To secure data through encryption

• To assign MAC addresses to devices

• To connect computers through cables

• To translate domain names into IP addresses

Which topology connects all devices to a single central hub or switch?

• Star topology

• Bus topology

• Ring topology

• Mesh topology

In a bus topology, what happens if the main cable fails?

• The network continues normally

• Only one computer disconnects

• The entire network goes down

• The switch automatically repairs it

In subnetting, what does the subnet mask determine?

• The number of connected printers

• The physical layout of the cables

• The color of network cables

• The division between the network and host portions of an IP address

What is the main purpose of network design?

• To randomly connect devices together

• To make the network look visually appealing

• To increase the number of computers

• To plan how devices and connections will work efficiently and securely

Which of the following refers to the logical arrangement of devices and how data flows in a network?

• Topology

• Protocol

• Subnet

• Bandwidth

What kind of address is permanently assigned to a device’s network card by the manufacturer?

• IP address

• DNS address

• MAC address

• Gateway address