WorksheetsPreliminary Exam - ITP 311L
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
What does DHCP stand for?
Dynamic Host Control Protocol
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Data Host Configuration Process
Direct Host Communication Protocol
Which of the following is an advantage of using DHCP?
Requires manual setup of every device
Prevents duplicate IP addresses
Slows down network performance
Eliminates the need for DNS
What is the default gateway typically in a network?
The DNS server
The client device
The router
The switch
Which step in the DORA process involves the server confirming the IP lease?
Discover
Offer
Request
Acknowledge
What does a subnet mask do?
Hides the IP address
Splits the IP into network and host portions
Provides default gateway settings
Encrypts network packets
Which device amplifies a weak signal to extend its range?
Switch
Hub
Repeater
Firewall
Which of the following is a disadvantage of networking?
File sharing
Centralized storage
Management complexity
Resource sharing
Which type of network is used within a single building, such as a school?
PAN
LAN
WAN
MAN
Which type of network typically uses Bluetooth?
PAN
LAN
WAN
MAN
Which OSI layer is responsible for error-free delivery between directly connected devices?
Physical
Data Link
Network
Transport
Which OSI layer handles addressing and routing?
Application
Transport
Network
Session
Which protocol is used to send emails?
IMAP
SMTP
POP3
FTP
Which protocol is faster but less reliable than TCP?
IMAP
UDP
IP
HTTP
Which protocol translates domain names into IP addresses?
FTP
HTTP
DNS
SMTP
In the TCP/IP model, which layer determines the best route for packets?
Application
Transport
Internet
Link
Which of the following operates at the application layer of TCP/IP?
UDP
IP
HTTP
Ethernet
Which of the following is a wired link layer protocol?
Wi-Fi
Ethernet
Satellite
4G
Which device is considered a “multiport repeater”?
Hub
Switch
Router
Firewall
Which of the following is a transport layer protocol?
HTTP
FTP
TCP
DNS
What is the main advantage of subnetting?
Creates duplicate IPs
Reduces efficiency
Improves security and performance
Makes networks larger
Which of the following protocols is secure due to encryption?
HTTP
FTP
HTTPS
POP
Which OSI layer translates data formats, including encryption and compression?
Presentation
Session
Application
Data Link
Which DHCP term refers to the range of IPs available for assignment?
Lease
Scope/Pool
Default Gateway
DNS Server
Which TCP/IP layer is closest to the physical hardware?
Application
Transport
Internet
Link
The process of dividing a large network into smaller networks.
The step in the DHCP process where the client asks for an IP address.
A device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules.
The unique identifier assigned to a device in a network.
The OSI layer that establishes, manages, and ends communication sessions.
A type of network that spans a large geographical area like countries.
Protocol used to transfer files between a client and server.
A transport protocol that guarantees reliable delivery of packets.
Device that acts as a passage between two networks using different models.
Protocol that allows encrypted browsing sessions over the web.
DHCP prevents (a) IP addresses by automating assignments.
In IPv4, addresses are written as (a) octets.
A (a) mask determines the network and host portions of an IP.
A network within a very small range, like wireless headphones, is called a (a) .
The (a) layer of the OSI model deals with cables, signals, and hardware.
(a) is the protocol used to send an email.
The TCP/IP model has (a) layers.
The DORA process stands for Discover, Offer, Request, and (a) .
Which device forwards packets only to the intended recipient, reducing network traffic?
Hub
Switch
Repeater
Bridge
Which protocol is connectionless and best for streaming videos?
TCP
UDP
IP
FTP
Which OSI layer provides services that directly support user applications such as web browsers?
Presentation
Transport
Application
Network
Which type of IP address is assigned manually and does not change?
Dynamic
Private
Public
Static
Which device creates Wi-Fi networks for wireless devices?
Router
Modem
Access Point
Gateway
Which layer of the TCP/IP model handles logical addressing with IP addresses?
Link
Internet
Transport
Application
Which of the following is an example of a WAN?
School computer lab
Bluetooth headphones
The Internet
Home Wi-Fi
Which DHCP step is the initial broadcast request from the client?
Request
Offer
Discover
Acknowledge
