Networking Quiz

Networking Quiz

Test your knowledge about networking concepts and protocols. See if you can answer all 12 questions correctly

published on September 23, 2023
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What is the IP address used for localhost?

What is the IP address used for localhost?
192.168.0.1
127.0.0.1
10.0.0.1
172.16.0.1
2/12

Which protocol is used for sending emails?

Which protocol is used for sending emails?
SMTP
FTP
HTTP
SSH
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What is the purpose of DNS?

What is the purpose of DNS?
Resolving domain names to IP addresses
Encrypting network traffic
Assigning IP addresses to devices
Routing data packets
4/12

Which network topology requires a central hub?

Which network topology requires a central hub?
Mesh topology
Star topology
Bus topology
Ring topology
5/12

What is the maximum transmission rate of a typical Ethernet connection?

What is the maximum transmission rate of a typical Ethernet connection?
1 Gbps
100 Mbps
10 Mbps
1000 Mbps
6/12

Which protocol is commonly used for secure remote access to a network?

Which protocol is commonly used for secure remote access to a network?
FTP
DNS
VPN
SMTP
7/12

What is the default subnet mask for a Class C IP address?

What is the default subnet mask for a Class C IP address?
255.255.0.0
255.255.255.0
255.0.0.0
255.255.255.255
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Which device is used to connect multiple networks together?

Which device is used to connect multiple networks together?
Switch
Router
Hub
Bridge
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What is the purpose of ARP?

What is the purpose of ARP?
Mapping IP addresses to MAC addresses
Resolving DNS names to IP addresses
Securing network connections
Managing network traffic
10/12

Which protocol is used for securely transferring files over the internet?

Which protocol is used for securely transferring files over the internet?
SMTP
HTTP
SSH
SFTP
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Which networking device operates at the physical layer of the OSI model?

Which networking device operates at the physical layer of the OSI model?
Hub
Switch
Router
Firewall
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What is the purpose of a MAC address?

What is the purpose of a MAC address?
Uniquely identifies network devices
Ensures data integrity during transmission
Resolves domain names to IP addresses
Routes network traffic