User Profiles and Network Infrastructure Quiz

Explore DHCP, NAT, VLANs, RAID, protocols, and more! Test your networking expertise with these questions on user profiles and infrastructure.

#1

What does DHCP stand for in the context of networking?

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Domain Host Configuration Protocol
Digital Host Control Protocol
Dynamic Host Control Protocol
#2

Which of the following is a function of a router in a network infrastructure?

It connects devices within the same local network
It connects different networks together
It manages user authentication
It determines the speed of the internet connection
#3

What does RAID stand for in the context of data storage?

Random Access Input/Output Device
Redundant Array of Independent Disks
Remote Access Interface Device
Routing and Interfacing Data
#4

What is the purpose of a firewall in a network infrastructure?

To manage user authentication
To block unauthorized access and control traffic
To translate domain names into IP addresses
To store and manage data
#5

Which device is used to connect multiple network segments together?

Switch
Bridge
Router
Hub
#6

Which of the following is NOT a type of network topology?

Star
Bus
Linear
Mesh
#7

Which of the following is NOT a type of network cable?

Twisted pair
Coaxial
Fiber optic
USB
#8

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

To translate domain names into IP addresses
To manage network traffic within a LAN
To encrypt data packets during transmission
To translate private IP addresses to public IP addresses
#9

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

Data Link Layer
Network Layer
Transport Layer
Physical Layer
#10

What is the purpose of a subnet mask in networking?

To identify the network portion of an IP address
To translate domain names into IP addresses
To determine the default gateway of a network
To manage user authentication
#11

Which protocol is commonly used for secure communication over a network?

HTTP
FTP
SSH
SMTP
#12

What is the purpose of a MAC address in networking?

To identify the manufacturer of a device
To uniquely identify a device on a network
To determine the IP address of a device
To manage user authentication
#13

What is the role of a DNS server in networking?

To manage user authentication
To translate domain names into IP addresses
To determine the default gateway of a network
To identify the manufacturer of a device
#14

Which of the following is an advantage of using a fiber optic cable for network communication?

It is susceptible to electromagnetic interference
It has limited bandwidth
It can transmit data over long distances
It is cheaper than copper cables
#15

What is VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) used for in network infrastructure?

To connect devices within a physical location
To create multiple logical networks within a single physical network
To establish secure connections between remote locations
To control internet access within an organization
#16

What is a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) in the context of network security?

A zone where military-grade encryption is applied
A zone where network devices are stored securely
A zone that separates the internal network from an external network
A zone with restricted access for high-level administrators
#17

What is a broadcast storm in networking?

A sudden increase in broadcast traffic due to network congestion
A type of cyber attack targeting broadcast addresses
A network condition where broadcast packets flood the network, causing performance issues
A type of network protocol used for broadcasting messages to all devices

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