Basics of Routing and Switching, Network Packets and Structures

 

Basics of Routing and Switching, Network Packets and Structures

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Question 1

If a network server has four (4) network interface cards, how many MAC addresses will be associated with that server?

1 / 1 point

4

2

0

1

Correct

Correct, 4 network interface cards

2.

Question 2

True or False: When you connect your laptop to a new network, a new IP address must be assigned, either automatically or manually.

1 / 1 point

True

False

Correct

Correct, a new IP address will be assigned.

3.

Question 3

What does the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) do when it needs to send a message to a location that is outside its broadcast domain?

1 / 1 point

ARP sends the message to the MAC address of the default gateway.

ARP looks up the address in the ARP Table.

ARP drops the packet as undeliverable.

ARP sends a message to the destination IP address asking for its MAC address.

Correct

Correct, ARP sends the message to the MAC address of the default gateway.

4.

Question 4

Routing tables are maintained by which of the following devices?

1 / 1 point

On any network connected device.

Only on routers and network gateways.

Only on routers, switches, and hubs.

Only on routers.

Correct

Correct, on any network connected device.

5.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a default gateway?

1 / 1 point

It manages network traffic on the local subnet only.

It translates IP addresses to MAC addresses and vice versa.

It forwards messages coming from, or going to, external networks.

It manages all network traffic.

Correct

Correct, It forwards messages coming from, or going to, external networks.

6.

Question 6

If a message is being sent to a computer that is identified in the computer's routing table, what type of connection would be established?

1 / 1 point

Direct

Static

Default

Dynamic

Correct

Correct, direct connection.