Network Configuration and Management Quizzes - Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

Which command is used to configure a static IP address on a Linux server?

Accepted Answer

ifconfig eth0 netmask

Answer

netstat -i <IP address>

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ip addr add <IP address> dev eth0

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route add default gw <gateway address>

Question 2

What is the purpose of a subnet mask?

Accepted Answer

To divide a network into smaller subnetworks

Answer

To assign IP addresses to devices

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To configure DNS settings

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To determine the network's default gateway

Question 3

Which protocol is responsible for resolving domain names to IP addresses?

Accepted Answer

DNS

Answer

HTTP

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DHCP

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SNMP

Question 4

What is the function of a firewall?

Accepted Answer

To control access to a network

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To assign IP addresses

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To detect and prevent network attacks

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To connect multiple networks

Question 5

Which command is used to troubleshoot network connectivity on a Windows computer?

Accepted Answer

ping

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nslookup

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tracert

Answer

ipconfig

Question 6

What is the role of a network administrator?

Accepted Answer

To maintain and manage computer networks

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To develop and design network hardware

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To install and configure software on network devices

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To provide technical support to network users

Question 7

Which of the following is a type of network topology?

Accepted Answer

Bus topology

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Network protocol

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Hardware interface

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Transmission medium

Question 8

What is the purpose of a MAC address?

Accepted Answer

To identify individual devices on a network

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To determine the network's IP address

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To configure network settings

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To establish a secure connection

Question 9

Which command is used to display a list of network interfaces on a Linux server?

Accepted Answer

ifconfig

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route -n

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netstat -i

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ip addr show

Question 10

What is the goal of network performance monitoring?

Accepted Answer

To identify and resolve network issues

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To provide technical support to network users

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To design and implement new networks

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To configure network devices