The Big Quiz On Computer Networking

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    What is the default subnet mask for class C network?

    • 255.255.0.255
    • 255.0.255.255
    • 255.255.255.0
    • 255.255.255.255
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Explore the essentials of computer networking with 'The Big Quiz On Computer Networking'. This quiz covers key topics like HTTP, subnet masks, security scanners, and more, assessing your understanding of fundamental network concepts and protocols.

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  • 2. 

    What does the "HTTP" acronym stand for?

    • Hyper Text Throughput Protocol

    • Hyper Text Transfer Protocol

    • Hyper Text Transport Protocol

    • Hyper Text Tracking Protocol

    Correct Answer
    A. Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
  • 3. 

    Which protocol was developed to "transfer mail reliably and efficiently" between servers?

    • DNS

    • TCP/IP

    • SMTP

    • HTTP

    Correct Answer
    A. SMTP
  • 4. 

    What is layer 4 of the OSI reference model?

    • Physical

    • Session

    • Network

    • Transport

    Correct Answer
    A. Transport
  • 5. 

    What is the government agency that developed the TCP/IP protocol suite?

    • DISA

    • AFAA

    • DARPA

    • CIA

    Correct Answer
    A. DARPA
  • 6. 

    What is defined as "the act of moving information across an internetwork"?

    • Firewall

    • Routing

    • Framing

    • Switching

    Correct Answer
    A. Routing
  • 7. 

    11111111.11111111.11100000.00000000 equates to what subnet mask in decimal?

    • 255.255.255.0

    • 255.255.224.0

    • 255.255.192.0

    • 255.224.0.0

    Correct Answer
    A. 255.255.224.0
  • 8. 

    What part of network computing is SONET related to?

    • Firewall Software

    • Router Software

    • Fiber Optic Cabling

    • Network Protocol

    Correct Answer
    A. Fiber Optic Cabling
  • 9. 

    What is the popular command line tool used to troubleshoot DNS?

    • Netstat

    • Nbtstat

    • Nslookup

    • Ping

    Correct Answer
    A. Nslookup
  • 10. 

    What network related software is commonly used to check for opened ports on the remote computer?

    • Sniffer

    • Security Scanner

    • Firewall

    • Antivirus

    Correct Answer
    A. Security Scanner
  • 11. 

    Which of the following is another name for a 10Base2 network?

    • Thicknet

    • Token Ring

    • Thinnet

    • Star

    Correct Answer
    A. Thinnet
  • 12. 

    What IEEE standard defines Broadband Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (WiMAX)?

    • 802.11

    • 802.2

    • 802.16

    • 802.18

    Correct Answer
    A. 802.16
  • 13. 

    What is the hop count limit for RIP networks?

    • 20

    • 15

    • 10

    • 25

    Correct Answer
    A. 15
  • 14. 

    What term defines a secret way of gaining access to network service?

    • Backdoor

    • Trapdoor

    • Tap-hole

    • Loophole

    Correct Answer
    A. Trapdoor
  • 15. 

    Which networking company is known for their "BigIron" family of backbone switches?

    • Foundry Networks

    • Extreme Networks

    • Cisco Systems

    • Juniper Networks

    Correct Answer
    A. Foundry Networks

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