IPv6 Addressing: Hexadecimal Digits and Address Count

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What protocol is used for the automated method of obtaining network configuration information?

DHCP (correct)
TCP
HTTP
FTP

What is the purpose of a gateway in a computer network?

To assign IP addresses to devices on the network
To route traffic between different networks (correct)
To connect devices to the Internet
To provide DNS services

Which component of a network configuration is responsible for connecting a computer to the Internet?

Gateway's IP address (correct)
DNS server
Netmask
Routing table

Which step comes first in the DHCP process?

Discover (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a gateway IP in a network?

To provide a point of entry into another network (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does DNS stand for in the context of computer networking?

Domain Name System (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does DNS stand for in networking?

Domain Name System (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which IP address range is commonly used by home and small business networks?

192.168.1.0 (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the DORA process related to DHCP, what does the 'R' stand for?

Request (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is a gateway necessary for a computer to access the Internet?

To route traffic between the local network and the Internet (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does DNS stand for?

Domain Name System (C) Signup and view all the answers

In a network configuration, what does a netmask determine?

The portion of the IP address representing the host (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a gateway in a network?

To connect different networks together (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does an IPv6 address provide that an IPv4 address does not?

More efficient routing (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the DNS system work in translating domain names to IP addresses?

Automatically using a global network of servers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of DNS in a network?

Resolving hostnames to IP addresses (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which tool can be used to diagnose network connectivity issues within a network?

host (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'netstat' utility provide information about?

Server open ports and network connections (B) Signup and view all the answers

If DNS resolution fails, what impact does it have on the network?

Renders the network nearly useless (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a gateway in a network?

Routes traffic between different networks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of an IPv6 address?

128-bit (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many IPv6 addresses are available for use?

Over 3.4 x 10^20 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What information does a system need to properly configure its network?

IP address, network mask, and gateway (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of DNS in networking?

To convert domain names to IP addresses (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can you identify an IPv6 address from an IPv4 address?

IPv6 addresses start with fe80:: (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of DHCP in a network?

Providing dynamic IP addresses to computers when they boot up (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which utility can be used to identify nearby Wi-Fi networks?

iwlist (D) Signup and view all the answers

In a network, what does the DNS system primarily help to resolve?

Domain names to IP addresses (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it beneficial for a computer to have both a wireless and wired network connection?

To provide backup connectivity options in case one connection type fails (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of configuring the gateway on a computer in a network setup?

To provide a route for network traffic outside the local network (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of DHCP in a network?

Assign IP addresses automatically to computers on the network (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of network configuration is prone to human errors?

Fixed IP addressing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a netmask in networking?

Identify the network portion of an IP address (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is a DHCP server essential in enterprise networks?

To assign IP addresses automatically to devices (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a DNS server in a network?

Translating domain names to IP addresses (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does a fixed IP address configuration differ from dynamic IP addressing?

Fixed configurations require manual input, while dynamic ones are automatic (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a computer does not receive an IP address from a DHCP server?

The computer remains disconnected from the network (C) Signup and view all the answers

What critical information does a DHCP server provide to computers on a network?

Gateway and DNS server details (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Configuring a Most often' in the text refers to:

'Configuring a Most often' is not a relevant term in networking (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Most enterprise networks provide a DHCP server' suggests that:

'Most enterprise networks automate IP assignments through DHCP' (D) Signup and view all the answers