Intermediate Exam Questions Flashcards
Question
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What is the primary purpose of the DHCP protocol?
A. Resolves domain names to IP addresses; B. Assigns IP addresses dynamically; C. Maps IP addresses to MAC addresses; D. Monitors and filters network traffic
Which network topology offers the highest level of redundancy?
A. Bus; B. Star; C. Mesh; D. Ring
What is the purpose of subnetting in a network?
A. Reduces broadcast domains; B. Assigns MAC addresses; C. Maps private IPs to public IPs; D. Enables routing between VLANs
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for reliable data transfer?
A. Network; B. Transport; C. Data Link; D. Application
What is the primary purpose of VLANs in a network?
A. Allows devices to communicate without a router; B. Segments networks to improve performance and security; C. Provides redundancy for critical systems; D. Maps IPs to MAC addresses
What is a key difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
A. IPv4 supports more devices; B. IPv6 simplifies routing; C. IPv4 uses longer addresses; D. IPv6 uses NAT by default
What are the characteristics of the 802.11ac wireless standard?
A. Operates on 2.4 GHz only; B. Provides faster speeds and higher capacity; C. Requires older devices for compatibility; D. Does not support multiple antennas
What is the purpose of DNS in a network?
A. Resolves MAC addresses to IPs; B. Maps IPs to domain names; C. Assigns IP addresses dynamically; D. Routes packets between networks
What is the main distinction between static and dynamic routing?
A. Static is manual; B. Static is faster to update; C. Dynamic uses fixed configurations; D. Static learns from routing tables dynamically
What is the function of a DMZ in network security?
A. Blocks all external traffic; B. Separates public from private networks; C. Ensures all devices share one IP address; D. Maps private IPs to public IPs
What role does NAT play in a network?
A. Manages bandwidth allocation; B. Allows devices to communicate via Layer 3; C. Translates private IPs to public IPs; D. Routes packets between VLANs
What is the purpose of common network ports like 80, 443, and 22?
A. Debugging tools; B. Transport Layer protocols; C. Well-known services; D. Troubleshooting ports
What are the differences between LAN, WAN, and MAN?
A. LAN covers small areas; B. WAN is a local network; C. MAN is slower than LAN; D. WAN is faster than LAN
How does QoS prioritize traffic in a network?
A. Splits bandwidth equally; B. Prioritizes critical traffic; C. Uses NAT for routing; D. Assigns fixed bandwidth to devices
