Networking Quiz Note - You have only 20 minutes to complete the quiz. Oops! The time has ended. Basic Networking Questions Explore the fundamentals of networking with 'Basic Networking Questions,' a concise yet comprehensive quiz designed to test and strengthen your understanding of essential networking concepts. Engage with key topics in a user-friendly format. 1 / 20 What is the purpose of a proxy server in networking? To act as an intermediary between a client and the internet To allocate IP addresses To handle data storage 2 / 20 What is the purpose of a MAC address in networking? IP address identification Data encryption Device identification 3 / 20 What is the purpose of a subnet in networking? Device authentication To divide a network into smaller logical segments To prioritize network traffic 4 / 20 What is the maximum transmission speed of a standard Ethernet connection? 10 Gbps 1 Gbps 100 Mbps 5 / 20 Which of the following is an example of a wireless communication protocol? HDMI Ethernet Wi-Fi 6 / 20 What is the purpose of NAT in networking? Data encryption Translating private IP addresses to public addresses User authentication 7 / 20 What is the purpose of a modem in a network? To encrypt data packets To regulate network traffic To convert digital data to analog for transmission 8 / 20 Which of the following is a private IP address? 192.168.1.1 172.16.1.1 298.168.1.1 9 / 20 Which protocol is used to send email over the Internet? FTP SMTP HTTP 10 / 20 What is the purpose of the OSI model in networking? Standardizing communication protocols Web development Data encryption 11 / 20 What does LAN stand for? Local Access Network Long-range Area Network Local Area Network 12 / 20 What is the purpose of DNS in computer networking? IP address allocation Data encryption Mapping domain names to IP addresses 13 / 20 What is the range of IPv4 addresses? 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 1.0.0.0 to 255.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 14 / 20 Which type of cable is used to connect a computer to a router directly? Coaxial cable Ethernet cable USB cable 15 / 20 Which device is used to connect multiple computers in a LAN? Modem Switch Hub 16 / 20 What is the purpose of a firewall in a network? To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic To boost internet speed To schedule network maintenance 17 / 20 What does DHCP stand for? Dynamic Host Control Protocol Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Host Control Protocol 18 / 20 What is the default subnet mask for a Class C network? 255.0.0.0 255.255.255.255 255.255.255.0 19 / 20 What is the primary function of a router in a network? Data storage Packet forwarding Web browsing 20 / 20 What does TCP stand for? User Datagram Protocol Transmission Control Protocol Transmission Connection Protocol Your score is The average score is 65% 0% Restart quiz Exit
