Networking Essentials Quiz

What is the purpose of a router in a network?

To connect multiple networks

To provide power to devices

To store data

To display network information.

Which protocol is used for sending email over the internet?

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

DNS (Domain Name System).

What is the maximum number of hosts that can be addressed on a Class C network?

254

65,534

16,777,214

4,294,967,294.

What is the difference between TCP and UDP?

TCP provides reliable delivery while UDP does not

UDP provides reliable delivery while TCP does not

Both protocols provide reliable delivery

Neither protocol provides reliable delivery.

What is the default subnet mask for a Class A network?

255.0.0.0

255.255.0.0

255.255.255.0

255.255.255.255.

What is the purpose of a firewall in a network?

To block unauthorized access to the network

To increase network speed

To provide power to devices

To display network information.

What is the maximum length of a Category 6 Ethernet cable?

100 meters

50 meters

200 meters

500 meters.

What is the purpose of a switch in a network?

To connect multiple networks

To block unauthorized access to the network

To provide power to devices

To connect multiple devices within a network.

What is the difference between a hub and a switch?

A switch provides better performance than a hub

A hub provides better performance than a switch

Both devices provide the same performance

Neither device provides any performance.

Which protocol is used for resolving IP addresses to MAC addresses?

ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)

DNS (Domain Name System)

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol).

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