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Preliminary Exam - ITP 311L

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does DHCP stand for?

a)

Dynamic Host Control Protocol

b)

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

c)

Data Host Configuration Process

d)

Direct Host Communication Protocol

2.

Which of the following is an advantage of using DHCP?

a)

Requires manual setup of every device

b)

Prevents duplicate IP addresses

c)

Slows down network performance

d)

Eliminates the need for DNS

3.

What is the default gateway typically in a network?

a)

The DNS server

b)

The client device

c)

The router

d)

The switch

4.

Which step in the DORA process involves the server confirming the IP lease?

a)

Discover

b)

Offer

c)

Request

d)

Acknowledge

5.

What does a subnet mask do?

a)

Hides the IP address

b)

Splits the IP into network and host portions

c)

Provides default gateway settings

d)

Encrypts network packets

6.

Which device amplifies a weak signal to extend its range?

a)

Switch

b)

Hub

c)

Repeater

d)

Firewall

7.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of networking?

a)

File sharing

b)

Centralized storage

c)

Management complexity

d)

Resource sharing

8.

Which type of network is used within a single building, such as a school?

a)

PAN

b)

LAN

c)

WAN

d)

MAN

9.

Which type of network typically uses Bluetooth?

a)

PAN

b)

LAN

c)

WAN

d)

MAN

10.

Which OSI layer is responsible for error-free delivery between directly connected devices?

a)

Physical

b)

Data Link

c)

Network

d)

Transport

11.

Which OSI layer handles addressing and routing?

a)

Application

b)

Transport

c)

Network

d)

Session

12.

Which protocol is used to send emails?

a)

IMAP

b)

SMTP

c)

POP3

d)

FTP

13.

Which protocol is faster but less reliable than TCP?

a)

IMAP

b)

UDP

c)

IP

d)

HTTP

14.

Which protocol translates domain names into IP addresses?

a)

FTP

b)

HTTP

c)

DNS

d)

SMTP

15.

In the TCP/IP model, which layer determines the best route for packets?

a)

Application

b)

Transport

c)

Internet

d)

Link

16.

Which of the following operates at the application layer of TCP/IP?

a)

UDP

b)

IP

c)

HTTP

d)

Ethernet

17.

Which of the following is a wired link layer protocol?

a)

Wi-Fi

b)

Ethernet

c)

Satellite

d)

4G

18.

Which device is considered a “multiport repeater”?

a)

Hub

b)

Switch

c)

Router

d)

Firewall

19.

Which of the following is a transport layer protocol?

a)

HTTP

b)

FTP

c)

TCP

d)

DNS

20.

What is the main advantage of subnetting?

a)

Creates duplicate IPs

b)

Reduces efficiency

c)

Improves security and performance

d)

Makes networks larger

21.

Which of the following protocols is secure due to encryption?

a)

HTTP

b)

FTP

c)

HTTPS

d)

POP

22.

Which OSI layer translates data formats, including encryption and compression?

a)

Presentation

b)

Session

c)

Application

d)

Data Link

23.

Which DHCP term refers to the range of IPs available for assignment?

a)

Lease

b)

Scope/Pool

c)

Default Gateway

d)

DNS Server

24.

Which TCP/IP layer is closest to the physical hardware?

a)

Application

b)

Transport

c)

Internet

d)

Link

25.

The process of dividing a large network into smaller networks.

4 lines
26.

The step in the DHCP process where the client asks for an IP address.

4 lines
27.

A device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules.

4 lines
28.

The unique identifier assigned to a device in a network.

4 lines
29.

The OSI layer that establishes, manages, and ends communication sessions.

4 lines
30.

A type of network that spans a large geographical area like countries.

4 lines
31.

Protocol used to transfer files between a client and server.

4 lines
32.

A transport protocol that guarantees reliable delivery of packets.

4 lines
33.

Device that acts as a passage between two networks using different models.

4 lines
34.

Protocol that allows encrypted browsing sessions over the web.

4 lines
35.

DHCP prevents (a)   IP addresses by automating assignments.

36.

In IPv4, addresses are written as (a)   octets.

37.

A (a)   mask determines the network and host portions of an IP.

38.

A network within a very small range, like wireless headphones, is called a (a)   .

39.

The (a)   layer of the OSI model deals with cables, signals, and hardware.

40.

(a)   is the protocol used to send an email.

41.

The TCP/IP model has (a)   layers.

42.

The DORA process stands for Discover, Offer, Request, and (a)   .

43.

Which device forwards packets only to the intended recipient, reducing network traffic?

a)

Hub

b)

Switch

c)

Repeater

d)

Bridge

44.

Which protocol is connectionless and best for streaming videos?

a)

TCP

b)

UDP

c)

IP

d)

FTP

45.

Which OSI layer provides services that directly support user applications such as web browsers?

a)

Presentation

b)

Transport

c)

Application

d)

Network

46.

Which type of IP address is assigned manually and does not change?

a)

Dynamic

b)

Private

c)

Public

d)

Static

47.

Which device creates Wi-Fi networks for wireless devices?

a)

Router

b)

Modem

c)

Access Point

d)

Gateway

48.

Which layer of the TCP/IP model handles logical addressing with IP addresses?

a)

Link

b)

Internet

c)

Transport

d)

Application

49.

Which of the following is an example of a WAN?

a)

School computer lab

b)

Bluetooth headphones

c)

The Internet

d)

Home Wi-Fi

50.

Which DHCP step is the initial broadcast request from the client?

a)

Request

b)

Offer

c)

Discover

d)

Acknowledge