Networking Terminology Quiz

Global IP Address Space

• The term "Internet Protocol (IP) address allocation" defines how the global IP address space is split up, facilitating efficient routing and management of IP addresses.

Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)

• ARP is used to map an IP address to its corresponding physical machine (MAC) address within a local area network, enabling devices to locate each other on the network.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

• DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, which automates the assignment of IP addresses and other network configurations to devices on a network.

Demarcation Point

• The demarcation point refers to the physical point of interconnection between the service provider's network and the customer’s network, often marking the boundary for operational responsibilities.

Dotted Decimal Notation

• Dotted decimal notation is a method of representing IP addresses in a human-readable format, where each of the four octets of a 32-bit IP address is expressed as a decimal number and separated by periods (e.g., 192.168.1.1).

Autonomous System Number (ASN)

• An Autonomous System Number (ASN) is a unique identifier assigned to an Autonomous System, which is a collection of IP networks and routers under the control of a single organization that presents a common routing policy to the internet.