Networking Test - Student Version
Instructions: Answer all questions. Your responses will be automatically submitted once the
given time has elapsed.
Question Bank 1
Q: Which command verifies the IP address configuration on a Windows PC?
Answer: ______________________________
Q: What is a protocol in the context of networking?
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Q: The unique identifier assigned to a network interface card (NIC) at the data link layer
is called a __________ address.
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Q: The unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network
using the Internet Protocol is called an __________ address.
Answer: ______________________________
Question Bank 2
Q: In the context of network switches, the term __________ refers to the number of
physical Ethernet ports available on the device for connecting network cables.
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Q: The physical arrangement of computers and network devices in a network is known
as the __________.
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Q: The main purpose of the __________ protocol is to ensure reliable, ordered, and error-
checked delivery of data.
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Q: In computer networking, the term used to refer to the maximum rate at which data
can be transmitted over a network channel per given time is called __________.
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Q: What is a key benefit of learning networking through Packet Tracer?
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Question Bank 3
Q: Which of these devices connects multiple computers within the same network and
forwards data based on MAC addresses.
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Q: A network engineer adds a device that creates new broadcast domains, improving
network segmentation, security and efficiency.
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Q: Which of the following are examples of network components? (Select all that apply)
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Question Bank 4
Q: How many broadcast domains?
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Q: The Internet layer of the TCP/IP model corresponds to the Network layer and the
Data Link layer of the OSI model.
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Question Bank 5
Q: An IPv6 address is represented in __________ notation.
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Q: Which of the following was the main reason for developing IPv6?
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Q: Which device is responsible for forwarding data packets between networks?
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Q: What is the role of an end device in a network?
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Question Bank 6
Q: Which of the following best describes the primary role of a network in modern
society?
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Q: Which of the following is classified as a LAN (Local Area Network)?
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Q: Which skill(s) is essential for an IT professional working with networks?
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Q: Which of the following is a key characteristic of a reliable network?
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Q: In a star topology, where are all devices connected?
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Question Bank 7
Q: Which statements are true about LANs and WANs? (Select all that apply)
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Q: Which features contribute to a reliable network? (Select all that apply)
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Question Bank 8
Q: What is a primary advantage of copper cabling in networking?
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Q: Which physical medium transmits data using pulses of infrared or visible light
instead of electrical voltages?
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Q: A technician is terminating an unshielded twisted pair Ethernet cable in the office.
Which connector must be crimped onto the UTP cable to plug into a computer?
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Q: A network switch loses IP connectivity after a configuration error. The administrator
needs direct CLI access. Which cable allows this?
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Q: Why is shielding used in cables like STP or coaxial?
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Q: What is a disadvantage of wireless media compared to wired?
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Q: What is the purpose of the cladding in fiber-optic cables?
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Q: What is a key benefit of fiber-optic cabling over copper?
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Question Bank 9
Q: Which subnet contains the IP address [Link]/29?
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Q: How many host bits remain in a /27 subnet?
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Q: What is the subnet block size (increment) for a /25 mask?
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Q: What is the increment value for the subnet mask [Link]?
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Q: Using a [Link] mask on a Class C network creates how many subnets?
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Q: How many usable hosts are available per subnet when using [Link]?
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Q: What subnet mask allows 8 subnets in a Class C network?
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Q: What subnet mask supports 32 subnets in a Class C network?
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Question Bank 10
Q: What is the primary function of a wireless access point (AP) in a LAN?
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Q: Which type of electromagnetic wave has the lowest frequency and is used for AM/FM
radio?
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Q: Why do wireless signals weaken as they travel farther from the access point?
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Q: Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is most commonly used for modern Wi-
Fi networks?
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Q: What best describes the electromagnetic spectrum?
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Question Bank 11
Q: Matching Terms and Definitions
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Question Bank 12
Q: How many bits are in an IPv4 address?
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Question Bank 13
Q: An IPv4 address is typically represented in which format?
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Q: What is the primary benefit of subnetting an IPv4 network?
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