Network+ Guide to Networks Chapter 3
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What is the purpose of a subnet mask?

  • To assign a unique identifier to each device on the network.
  • To encrypt data transmitted over the network.
  • To determine which portion of an IP address designates the network and which portion designates the host. (correct)
  • To identify the type of network connection being used (e.g., Wi-Fi or Ethernet).

    • Which of the following statements accurately describes the difference between static and dynamic IP addresses?

  • Static IP addresses are temporary and assigned by a DHCP server, while dynamic IP addresses are permanent and assigned manually.
  • Both static and dynamic IP addresses are assigned by a DHCP server, but static IP addresses are more secure than dynamic IP addresses.
  • Static IP addresses are used for all devices connected to the internet, while dynamic IP addresses are used for devices within a local network.
  • Dynamic IP addresses are temporary and assigned by a DHCP server, while static IP addresses are permanent and assigned manually. (correct)

    • What is the role of the Gateway device in a network?

  • To act as a central point for network management and configuration.
  • To store and retrieve network addresses for devices on the network.
  • To translate data between different network protocols.
  • To provide access for network devices to the outside world. (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a part of a traditional MAC address?

    <p>Network ID (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a DNS server?

    <p>To translate domain names into IP addresses. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following commands can be used to view TCP/IP settings on a Windows 10 computer?

    <p>ipconfig (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6 addresses?

    <p>IPv4 addresses use a 32-bit format, while IPv6 addresses use a 128-bit format. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for assigning the Organizationally Unique Identifier (OUI) part of a MAC address?

    <p>The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command-line tool is specifically used on Windows for network configuration information?

    <p>ipconfig (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What protocol is used by ping for carrying error messages and network information?

    <p>ICMP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following commands would you use to check if an IPv6 host is available on a Linux machine?

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    What must be configured for the ping -6 command to function properly on Windows?

    <p>Access to the IPv6 Internet is required (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of request does the ping utility send to another device?

    <p>Echo request (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command would you use to verify existing TCP/IP configuration settings on a Linux machine?

    <p>ifconfig (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the ping command?

    <p>To verify TCP/IP configuration and communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following commands would NOT typically be used for troubleshooting network issues?

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    What does the dig command primarily perform?

    <p>DNS lookups (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command would you use to perform a reverse lookup on an IP address using dig?

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    How can you check the time source on a Windows domain computer?

    <p>w32tm /query /source (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you verify if clients are having trouble connecting due to DHCP errors?

    <p>Check the DHCP server settings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When managing a DHCP server, what should you consider for large networks?

    <p>Implementing a shorter lease time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'dig @8.8.8.8 google.com' command specify?

    <p>A specific name server for the query (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an outcome of insufficient DHCP scope size?

    <p>Reduced number of clients supported (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command allows you to display the manual page for the dig command?

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    What is the role of a secondary DNS server?

    <p>To act as a backup authoritative name server for the organization. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a DNS resolver?

    <p>To request information from DNS name servers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of DNS server is responsible for managing the DNS database for an organization's domains?

    <p>Primary DNS server (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these elements is NOT part of the DNS system?

    <p>Web servers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hierarchical structure in the DNS namespace?

    <p>A tree-like structure with domains and subdomains arranged in levels. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a DNS zone?

    <p>The collection of domains managed by a particular organization. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between DNS and IP addresses?

    <p>DNS translates domain names into IP addresses. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do caching DNS servers contribute to efficient web browsing?

    <p>They provide faster access to frequently visited websites by storing their DNS data. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a router solicitation (RS) message?

    <p>To ask if a router can provide DHCP configuration information. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the process of prefix discovery achieve?

    <p>It generates a global or link local IPv6 address. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following port ranges is classified as 'Well-known ports'?

    <p>0 to 1023 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct format of a socket?

    <p>IP address followed by a colon and port number. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ports range from 1024 to 49151?

    <p>Registered ports. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is primarily used for transferring files in a simple manner?

    <p>TFTP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DHCP stand for in relation to router advertisements?

    <p>Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following listed protocols is NOT related to transferring files?

    <p>NTP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum value each octet in an IPv4 address can hold?

    <p>255 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classes of IPv4 addresses are considered public IP addresses?

    <p>Class A, Class B, Class C (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What range of IP addresses is used for indicating your own computer?

    <p>127.0.0.1 through 127.255.255.254 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many bits are used to represent an IPv4 address?

    <p>32 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of IP addresses is primarily used for multicast operations?

    <p>Class D (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    32-bit address organized into four groups of 8 bits each, known as ______.

    <p>Octets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    DNS

    Domain Name System; a system for translating domain names into IP addresses.

    Namespace

    The complete collection of computer names and their IP addresses stored in DNS databases.

    Name Servers

    Servers that hold the DNS databases, organized hierarchically.

    Resolvers

    DNS clients that request information from name servers.

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    Authoritative Server

    The server responsible for a specific domain’s DNS information.

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    DNS Zone

    The domain(s) an organization is responsible for managing in DNS.

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    Primary DNS Server

    The main authoritative name server holding the DNS database for its zones.

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    Caching DNS Server

    A server that stores previously accessed DNS information to speed up future requests.

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    IPv4 Address

    A 32-bit address split into four octets ranging from 0 to 255.

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    Classful Addressing

    Method of categorizing IPv4 addresses based on numerical range.

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    Public IP Addresses

    Licensed IP addresses used on the Internet from classes A, B, and C.

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    Private IP Addresses

    IP addresses used within private networks not accessible from the Internet.

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    Private IP Ranges

    Specific IP ranges recommended for private networks: 10.0.0.0, 172.16.0.0, 192.168.0.0.

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    Router Solicitation (RS)

    A message sent by a computer to request configuration information from routers on the network.

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    Router Advertisement (RA)

    A message from a router that contains configuration information such as DNS server IPs or network prefix.

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    Prefix Discovery

    The process where a computer uses a router's advertisement to determine network prefix for its IPv6 address.

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    Link Local Address

    An IPv6 address generated by a computer using its interface ID combined with the network prefix.

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    Global IPv6 Address

    An IPv6 address that is globally routable and used for communication over the Internet.

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    Socket

    A combination of a host's IP address and a port number that identifies an application running on that host.

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    Well-known Ports

    Port numbers ranging from 0 to 1023 that are reserved for specific services and protocols.

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    Dynamic and Private Ports

    Port numbers ranging from 49152 to 65535, used for temporary or private connections.

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    MAC Address

    A unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications.

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    Organizationally Unique Identifier (OUI)

    First 24 bits of a MAC address assigned by IEEE to a manufacturer.

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    Device ID

    Last 24 bits of a MAC address assigned by manufacturers to uniquely identify a device.

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    Static IP Address

    An IP address that is manually assigned and does not change over time.

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    Dynamic IP Address

    An IP address that is automatically assigned by a DHCP server.

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    DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

    A protocol used to automatically assign IP addresses to devices on a network.

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    Gateway

    A device that connects a local network to the internet or other networks.

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    Subnet Mask

    Indicates the division of an IP address into network and host portions.

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    Command-link tools

    Resources to troubleshoot network problems using command line.

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    Ping

    A tool to verify TCP/IP installation and network communication.

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    ICMP

    Protocol used by ping to send error messages and network info.

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    ipconfig

    Windows command to view and configure network settings.

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    ifconfig

    Linux command for displaying and configuring network interfaces.

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    nslookup

    Command-line tool to query DNS and obtain domain name information.

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    IPv6 and ping

    Commands (ping6/ping -6) to verify IPv6 host availability.

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    dig google.com

    Performs a DNS lookup for the google.com domain.

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    dig @8.8.8.8

    Specifies a name server for DNS queries, e.g., Google’s public DNS.

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    dig google.com MX

    Requests mail exchange records for the google.com domain.

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    dig google.com ANY

    Requests all types of DNS records for the google.com domain.

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    dig -x 74.125.21.102

    Performs a reverse DNS lookup for the IP address 74.125.21.102.

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    w32tm /query /source

    Command to check the time source for a domain computer.

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    DHCP issues

    Problems with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, often needing server checks.

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    Study Notes

    Network+ Guide to Networks Eighth Edition - Chapter 3

    • Chapter 3 focuses on addressing on networks.
    • Objectives include finding and explaining MAC addresses, configuring TCP/IP settings, explaining ports and sockets, describing domain names and name resolution, and troubleshooting network addresses using command-line tools.
    • Four addressing methods exist: Data Link layer MAC address, Network layer IP address (IPv4 and IPv6), Transport layer port numbers and Application layer FQDNs, computer names, and host names.
    • MAC addresses are 48 bits, written as six hexadecimal numbers separated by colons.
    • MAC addresses are also known as the physical address. The first 24 bits are the Organisationally Unique Identifier (OUI) or manufacturer ID, assigned by IEEE.
    • The last 24 bits make up the extension identifier or device ID. Manufacturers assign a unique device ID to each Network Interface Card (NIC).
    • IPv4 addresses are 32 bits, written as four decimal numbers (octets) ranging from 0 to 255. IPv6 addresses are 128 bits, written as eight blocks of hexadecimal numbers separated by colons.
    • Static IPv4 addresses are assigned manually by network administrators. Dynamic IPv4 addresses are automatically assigned by a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.
    • TCP/IP settings on a computer can be viewed in the Control Panel's Network and Sharing Center.
    • Gateway devices allow nodes to access external networks.
    • Subnet masks define the network and host portions of an IP address.
    • DNS servers track computer names and their IP addresses.
    • Network Address Translation (NAT) is a technique used to conserve public IP addresses.
    • Port Address Translation (PAT) assigns TCP port numbers to ongoing sessions between a local host and an internet host.
    • Two variations of NAT exist: SNAT (Static NAT) and DNAT (Dynamic NAT).
    • IPv6 addresses are 128 bits, written as eight blocks of hexadecimal numbers separated by colons.
    • Leading zeros in hexadecimal blocks can be eliminated. Blocks of all zeros can be represented with double colons (::), with only one set of colons used per IP address.
    • IPv6 terminology includes link (local link), interface, dual stacked, tunneling, and neighbors.
    • IPv6 addresses include Unicast (global and link-local), multicast, and anycast.
    • Various types of IPv6 addresses are described.
    • Auto-configuration enables computers to automatically configure their own link local IP addresses.
    • DHCP scope is a range of IP addresses for client assignment.
    • Port numbers are categorized into well-known (0-1023), registered (1024-49151), and dynamic / private (49152-65535).
    • Protocols not yet covered include TFTP, NTP, LDAP, SMB, SIP, and H.323.
    • DNS (Domain Name System) allows for character-based names instead of numeric IP addresses. FQDNs include top-level domains (TLDs).
    • ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) controls top-level domains.
    • Name resolution finds IP addresses based on known FQDNs.
    • DNS is a client-server system with namespaces (entire collection of computer names and associated IP addresses).
    • Name servers hold databases with hierarchical organization. Resolvers are DNS clients that request information from name servers.
    • Organizations manage their own DNS authoritative servers for public access.
    • Domains managed by an organization are called DNS zones.
    • Common DNS server types include primary (authoritative), secondary (backup), caching, and forwarding types.
    • Troubleshooting may involve checking time sources using w32tm/query /source.
    • DHCP issues may involve insufficient scope or lease times.
    • Troubleshooting tools are described (ping, ipconfig, ifconfig, nslookup, dig) along with detailed examples and information.

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