CompTIA A+ Core 1 Networking Quiz 1

Which protocol is used to assign IP addresses automatically on a network?
A) DNS
B) TCP
C) DHCP
D) HTTP
What does IP stand for in networking?
A) Internet Protocol
B) Internet Program
C) Internal Process
D) Input Protocol
Which device is used to connect multiple devices on a network, allowing them to communicate?
A) Modem
B) Router
C) Switch
D) Access Point
What port number is used for HTTP traffic?
A) 21
B) 80
C) 443
D) 110
What is the maximum theoretical speed of a Gigabit Ethernet network?
A) 100 Mbps
B) 1 Gbps
C) 10 Gbps
D) 100 Gbps
Which type of network cable has the highest resistance to interference?
A) Coaxial
B) Fiber optic
C) Twisted pair
D) Ethernet
Which of these IP addresses is considered private?
A) 8.8.8.8
B) 192.168.1.1
C) 203.0.113.5
D) 123.45.67.89
What does SSID stand for?
A) Secure Server Internet Device
B) Service Set Identifier
C) Server Signal Identifier
D) Service Signal Identifier
Which protocol is used to secure web traffic?
A) FTP
B) SMTP
C) HTTPS
D) POP3
What tool is commonly used to test network connectivity between two devices?
A) tracert
B) ping
C) ipconfig
D) netstat
Which type of network topology uses a central hub to connect devices?
A) Mesh
B) Bus
C) Ring
D) Star
What does NAT stand for in networking?
A) Network Address Translation
B) Network Access Tool
C) Network Authentication Type
D) Network Access Translation
Which command can be used to view the IP configuration on a Windows computer?
A) tracert
B) netstat
C) ipconfig
D) ping
Which of the following describes a firewall?
A) A device to amplify Wi-Fi signals
B) A device to store backup files
C) A security system that filters network traffic
D) A device for network diagnostics
Which protocol is used for remote access to another computer?
A) RDP
B) HTTP
C) SMTP
D) FTP
Which wireless standard operates only on the 5 GHz band and provides high speed?
A) 802.11a
B) 802.11b
C) 802.11g
D) 802.11n
What does VPN stand for in networking?
A) Virtual Private Network
B) Virtual Protocol Node
C) Verified Private Network
D) Virtual Path Network
Which device connects two different networks and manages traffic between them?
A) Router
B) Switch
C) Hub
D) Modem
Which device is used to boost Wi-Fi signal in a specific area?
A) Repeater
B) Router
C) Firewall
D) Switch
Which command is used to trace the path data takes to reach a destination on a network?
A) ping
B) tracert
C) ipconfig
D) netstat

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