Network Configuration and Addressing Basics Quiz

Check your understanding of IP addressing, protocols, and network fundamentals with this networking quiz!

#1

What does IP stand for in the context of networking?

Internet Protocol
Intranet Protocol
Internet Provider
Internal Protocol
#2

Which of the following is a private IP address?

172.16.45.78
192.169.0.1
203.128.56.34
209.112.34.56
#3

Which protocol is used for secure communication over a web browser?

HTTP
FTP
SMTP
HTTPS
#4

What is the role of an IP address in computer networks?

To identify a specific device on a network
To determine the speed of the network
To filter network traffic
To manage network security
#5

What is the purpose of a MAC address in networking?

To identify a specific device on a network
To determine the speed of the network
To filter network traffic
To manage network security
#6

Which of the following is a valid representation of an IPv4 address?

2001:db8::1
192.168.0.1
fe80::a5b2:8a9c:5076:8a2f
172.16.45.78
#7

What is the purpose of the command 'ipconfig' in Windows?

To display the system configuration
To configure the IP address
To install new software
To create a backup of files
#8

Which of the following is a valid IPv4 address format?

256.123.45.67
192.168.0.1.1
2001:db8::1
192.168.1.1
#9

What is the purpose of a subnet mask in networking?

To encrypt data during transmission
To identify the network portion of an IP address
To establish a secure connection
To prevent unauthorized access to a network
#10

What is the default port number for HTTP traffic?

80
443
21
8080
#11

What is the purpose of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) in networking?

To assign static IP addresses
To dynamically assign IP addresses to devices on a network
To establish secure VPN connections
To configure firewalls
#12

What is the purpose of Network Address Translation (NAT) in networking?

To translate domain names to IP addresses
To provide secure remote access to a network
To map multiple private IP addresses to a single public IP address
To prevent packet sniffing
#13

Which subnet mask corresponds to a network with 8 bits for hosts?

255.0.0.0
255.255.0.0
255.255.255.0
255.255.255.128
#14

What is the purpose of the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) in networking?

To convert a MAC address to an IP address
To convert an IP address to a MAC address
To encrypt data during transmission
To establish a secure tunnel between networks
#15

In the OSI model, which layer is responsible for logical addressing and routing?

Physical Layer
Network Layer
Data Link Layer
Transport Layer
#16

What is the purpose of a Default Gateway in a TCP/IP network?

To provide a backup route in case of network failure
To connect two different networks
To identify the host portion of an IP address
To block unauthorized access to the network
#17

Which of the following is a valid IPv6 address?

192.168.1.1
fe80::a5b2:8a9c:5076:8a2f
172.16.45.78
10.0.0.1
#18

What is the purpose of Quality of Service (QoS) in networking?

To ensure high availability of network resources
To prioritize and manage network traffic
To encrypt data during transmission
To authenticate users on the network
#19

Which protocol is commonly used for secure file transfer over a network?

FTP
HTTP
SMTP
SFTP
#20

In the context of networking, what is a VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)?

A physical network with a limited coverage area
A logical network created within a larger physical network
A type of firewall
A wireless networking standard
#21

Which transport layer protocol is connection-oriented?

UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

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