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?

Class D Signup and view all the answers

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

cmd Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the subnet mask?

To indicate the network portion of an IP address Signup and view all the answers

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

Class E Signup and view all the answers

What information can you find using the ipconfig command?

The IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway Signup and view all the answers

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

To simplify troubleshooting and prevent address conflicts Signup and view all the answers

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

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Signup and view all the answers

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

255.255.255.0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the default gateway address?

To communicate with the router Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the preferred DNS server address?

To translate domain names to IP addresses Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

The device is easily identifiable on the network Signup and view all the answers

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

It simplifies troubleshooting and prevents address conflicts Signup and view all the answers

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

To assign a static IP address Signup and view all the answers

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

To identify devices during troubleshooting and prevent address conflicts Signup and view all the answers