Windows IP Configuration Troubleshooting Quiz
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What does the 'Limited connectivity' state indicate?

  • The adapter is using an address from the automatic IP addressing (APIPA) 169.254.x.y range
  • The adapter is experiencing a DNS resolution issue
  • The adapter is set to obtain an address automatically, but no DHCP server can be contacted (correct)
  • The adapter is disconnected from the network

How does Windows test Internet access in the 'No Internet access' state?

  • By attempting a connection to www.msftncsi.com and checking that DNS resolves the IP address correctly (correct)
  • By pinging the default gateway (router) and checking the response time
  • By checking the network adapter's physical connection
  • By verifying the subnet mask and default gateway settings

Where can IP configuration information be displayed in Windows?

  • In the Control Panel under 'System and Security'
  • By accessing the 'Network Connections' folder in File Explorer
  • Through Network & Internet settings or the adapter's status dialog (correct)
  • By using the 'ipsettings' command in Command Prompt

What information does the 'ipconfig' command tool display when used without switches?

<p>IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway (router) for all network adapters to which TCP/IP is bound (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the ipconfig /all switch display?

<p>Detailed configuration, including DHCP and DNS servers, MAC address, and NetBIOS status (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can ipconfig be used to determine about an adapter?

<p>If it is configured with a static address or by DHCP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you release the IP address obtained from a DHCP server using ipconfig?

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

What does the 'ipconfig /displaydns' command do?

<p>Displays the DNS resolver cache (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'hostname' command return?

<p>The name configured on the local machine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Network Reset command clear in Windows?

<p>Custom adapter configurations and network connections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is it appropriate to restart a server to resolve network problems?

<p>If the problem is widespread (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can the Network Reset command be found in Windows?

<p>Settings &gt; Network &amp; Internet &gt; Status page (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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