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Quiz: Networking Basics

Networking Basics

Choose the correct answers to the following questions:


  1. 1.

    The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is responsible for which network operation?

    A

    Verifying that data packets have been transmitted over legal radio frequencies on a wifi network.

    B

    Sending and confirming receipt of data packets, and resending lost packets.

    C

    Limiting bandwidth to increase the quality of service on a router.

    D

    Maintaining a list of trusted hosts to ensure that the data that is transmitted between computers on the internet is private.

  2. 2.

    The Internet Protocol (IP) is responsible for which network operation?

    A

    Auto-configuring wifi routers based on a unique Media Access Control (MAC) address.

    B

    Forwarding local network configuration to a remote host over an encrypted connection.

    C

    Creating an encrypted connection between two networks.

    D

    Transporting data packets from TCP to a remote host by using an IP address.

    E

    Assigning IP addresses to each device on a network.

  3. 3.

    On Linux, what command should you use to obtain your local IP address?

    A

    ip addr get

    B

    ip addr show

    C

    ping local addr

    D

    ipconfig

  4. 4.

    Which component is required for logging in to a server over the internet?

    A

    The global IP address or hostname of the server.

    B

    Sudo permissions on the server.

    C

    The ping command installed on the server.

    D

    A valid TCP key.

    E

    Your local IP address.

  5. 5.

    The ping command can be used for which two operations? (Choose two.)

    A

    Verify that your computer is using valid encryption.

    B

    Verify that you are connected to the internet.

    C

    Verify that a remote host has remote login enabled.

    D

    Log in to a remote host.

    E

    Verify that you can reach another computer on your local network.

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