Networking + Post-Assessment Quiz |
Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
What is the purpose of a subnet mask in a network?
- Divides the IP address into network and host portions
Divides the network into smaller sub-networks
- Enables secure data transmission between devices
- Maps ...
Networking + Post-Assessment Quiz |
Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
What is the purpose of a subnet mask in a network?
- Divides the IP address into network and host portions
✔✔ Divides the network into smaller sub-networks
- Enables secure data transmission between devices
- Maps the IP address to a physical address
Which of the following protocols is used for email transmission?
✔✔ SMTP
- FTP
- DNS
- HTTP
What is the function of a router in a network?
- Provides IP addresses to devices
- Resolves domain names to IP addresses
✔✔ Directs traffic between different networks
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,- Encrypts data for secure transmission
Which protocol is commonly used for secure file transfer over the Internet?
- HTTP
✔✔ SFTP
- POP3
- IMAP
What does DHCP stand for in networking?
✔✔ Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
- Domain Host Communication Protocol
- Data Hypertext Configuration Process
- Digital Host Connection Program
What layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing and forwarding?
✔✔ Network layer
- Data link layer
- Transport layer
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,- Session layer
What is the purpose of DNS in networking?
✔✔ To translate domain names into IP addresses
- To assign IP addresses to devices
- To filter network traffic
- To encrypt data for secure transmission
Which of the following is a common IP addressing scheme?
- HTTP
✔✔ IPv4
- DNS
- SMTP
In which topology is every node connected to a single central device?
✔✔ Star topology
- Ring topology
- Mesh topology
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, - Bus topology
Which command can be used to check the network connection between two devices?
✔✔ ping
- tracert
- ipconfig
- netstat
What is the function of the ARP protocol in networking?
✔✔ Resolves IP addresses to MAC addresses
- Routes data packets to the destination
- Encrypts data for secure transmission
- Provides IP addresses to devices
What does the Transport layer of the OSI model handle?
✔✔ End-to-end communication and data transfer
- Error detection and correction
- IP address management
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