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?

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

What does the ipconfig /all switch display?

Detailed configuration, including DHCP and DNS servers, MAC address, and NetBIOS status Signup and view all the answers

What can ipconfig be used to determine about an adapter?

If it is configured with a static address or by DHCP Signup and view all the answers

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

ipconfig /release AdapterName Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'ipconfig /displaydns' command do?

Displays the DNS resolver cache Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'hostname' command return?

The name configured on the local machine Signup and view all the answers

What does the Network Reset command clear in Windows?

Custom adapter configurations and network connections Signup and view all the answers

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

If the problem is widespread Signup and view all the answers

Where can the Network Reset command be found in Windows?

Settings > Network & Internet > Status page Signup and view all the answers

Windows IP Configuration Troubleshooting Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What does the 'Limited connectivity' state indicate?

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

Where can IP configuration information be displayed in Windows?

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

What does the ipconfig /all switch display?

What can ipconfig be used to determine about an adapter?

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

What does the 'ipconfig /displaydns' command do?

What does the 'hostname' command return?

What does the Network Reset command clear in Windows?

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

Where can the Network Reset command be found in Windows?

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