Networking Quiz (Set 12) Networking (Set 2) 1 / 10 What is the purpose of a DNS cache? To store encrypted passwords To store recently visited websites for faster access To store DNS lookup results for quicker subsequent queries To store hardware configurations 2 / 10 Which IP address range is reserved for private networks and cannot be routed on the public internet? 10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255 172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255 169.254.0.0 - 169.254.255.255 3 / 10 What is the purpose of VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) in networking? To physically separate networks using routers To logically segment a network for better traffic management To provide a secure encrypted connection To translate between domain names and IP addresses 4 / 10 Which protocol is used to securely transfer files over a network? HTTP FTP SMTP POP3 5 / 10 What is the purpose of a proxy server in networking? To translate IP addresses to domain names To encrypt data during transmission To filter and forward network requests on behalf of clients To assign IP addresses to devices 6 / 10 Which wireless encryption protocol is considered the most secure? WEP WPA WPA3 WPA2 7 / 10 In networking, what is a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) often used for? Storing confidential user data Running critical network services Acting as a buffer between the internal network and the external network Managing network security policies 8 / 10 What is the primary function of ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) in networking? To assign IP addresses to devices on a network To translate MAC addresses to IP addresses To map IP addresses to MAC addresses To establish secure connections between devices 9 / 10 What is the purpose of a MAC address in networking? To translate domain names to IP addresses To provide a unique identifier for a network interface To establish secure connections between devices To encrypt data during transmission 10 / 10 Which networking device operates at the Network layer of the OSI model and makes forwarding decisions based on IP addresses? Router Switch Hub Firewall Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz