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What is the main focus of the Application Layer in the TCP/IP protocol suite?
What is the main focus of the Application Layer in the TCP/IP protocol suite?
- Human interaction and software applications (correct)
- Routing of data packets
- Physical connectivity between hosts
- Data encryption and decryption
Which protocol is responsible for distributing information in the World Wide Web?
Which protocol is responsible for distributing information in the World Wide Web?
- DNS
- SMTP
- HTTP (correct)
- FTP
What port number does a Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) server commonly use?
What port number does a Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) server commonly use?
- 20
- 80 (correct)
- 53
- 443
Which protocol is used for transferring emails over the internet?
Which protocol is used for transferring emails over the internet?
What does DNS stand for in the context of TCP/IP?
What does DNS stand for in the context of TCP/IP?
Which protocol is commonly used for remote login and command execution?
Which protocol is commonly used for remote login and command execution?
What is the key advantage of IPv6 over IPv4 in terms of address space?
What is the key advantage of IPv6 over IPv4 in terms of address space?
Which feature of IPv6 allows nodes to have very large packet payloads for greater efficiency?
Which feature of IPv6 allows nodes to have very large packet payloads for greater efficiency?
What security feature is enhanced in IPv6 compared to IPv4?
What security feature is enhanced in IPv6 compared to IPv4?
How many individual IP addresses can be accommodated by IPv6?
How many individual IP addresses can be accommodated by IPv6?
In an IPv6 address, how are the 8 sets of 16-bit hexadecimal values separated?
In an IPv6 address, how are the 8 sets of 16-bit hexadecimal values separated?
What happens if a prefix length is not specified for an IPv6 address?
What happens if a prefix length is not specified for an IPv6 address?
What is the purpose of subnetting?
What is the purpose of subnetting?
What problem does subnetting solve?
What problem does subnetting solve?
How does subnetting divide a network?
How does subnetting divide a network?
What is the role of a proxy server in a private network with subnetting?
What is the role of a proxy server in a private network with subnetting?
Which statement best describes the impact of subnetting on routing tables?
Which statement best describes the impact of subnetting on routing tables?
Without subnetting, what limitation exists regarding using Class A, B, or C networks?
Without subnetting, what limitation exists regarding using Class A, B, or C networks?
In a Star Topology, how is each station connected?
In a Star Topology, how is each station connected?
What are the two alternatives for the operation of the central node in a Star Topology?
What are the two alternatives for the operation of the central node in a Star Topology?
What distinguishes a Star Topology from a linear bus topology in terms of fault detection?
What distinguishes a Star Topology from a linear bus topology in terms of fault detection?
What is a disadvantage of a Star Topology in terms of cable length?
What is a disadvantage of a Star Topology in terms of cable length?
If the hub or concentrator fails in a Star Topology, what happens to the nodes attached?
If the hub or concentrator fails in a Star Topology, what happens to the nodes attached?
Why is a Star Topology more expensive than linear bus topologies?
Why is a Star Topology more expensive than linear bus topologies?
What is the main purpose of reserving a portion of the IPv4 address space for private addresses?
What is the main purpose of reserving a portion of the IPv4 address space for private addresses?
What is the range of valid IPv4 unicast addresses allowed by the 172.16.0.0/12 address prefix?
What is the range of valid IPv4 unicast addresses allowed by the 172.16.0.0/12 address prefix?
How many host bits are available for addressing within the 192.168.0.0/16 address prefix?
How many host bits are available for addressing within the 192.168.0.0/16 address prefix?
Why will Internet routers never contain routes to private addresses?
Why will Internet routers never contain routes to private addresses?
Which address prefix allows for the most number of available unique IPv4 unicast addresses?
Which address prefix allows for the most number of available unique IPv4 unicast addresses?
What is a key characteristic of IPv4 private addresses compared to public addresses?
What is a key characteristic of IPv4 private addresses compared to public addresses?
