Subnet Masks and IP Addresses

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What does a subnet mask indicate in an IP address?

  • The default gateway
  • The host portion
  • The network portion (correct)
  • The broadcast address

What is the default subnet mask for a Class A IP address?

  • 255.0.0.0 (correct)
  • 255.0.255.0
  • 255.255.0.0
  • 255.255.255.0

What is the purpose of the ipconfig command?

  • To check the default gateway
  • To find out the IP address of a network (correct)
  • To reserve IP addresses for research use
  • To configure the subnet mask

What type of IP addresses are used for multicast groups?

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

What do you type in the search box to access the command prompt?

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

What is the purpose of the subnet mask?

<p>To indicate the network portion of an IP address (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of IP addresses are reserved for research use only?

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

What information can you find using the ipconfig command?

<p>The IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of assigning a static IP address to each device in a home network?

<p>To simplify troubleshooting and prevent address conflicts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which dialog box do you enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway?

<p>Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common subnet mask value used on a local network?

<p>255.255.255.0 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the default gateway address?

<p>To communicate with the router (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the preferred DNS server address?

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

What is the sequence of steps to assign an IP address on a Windows-based computer system?

<p>Open Control Panel, open Network Connections, open the network connection icon, click Properties, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and enter the IP address (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you assign a static IP address to a device on a home network?

<p>The device is easily identifiable on the network (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of assigning a static IP address to each device on a home network?

<p>It simplifies troubleshooting and prevents address conflicts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box?

<p>To assign a static IP address (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to assign a specific IP address to each device on a home network?

<p>To identify devices during troubleshooting and prevent address conflicts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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