IT Infrastructure & Networking Flashcards
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What is the maximum transmission unit (MTU) for a standard Ethernet frame?
Answer: 1500 bytes
Standard Ethernet has a default MTU of 1500 bytes; larger 'jumbo frames' use up to 9000 bytes on supported networks.
Which topology connects every node directly to every other node?
Answer: Mesh
A full mesh topology creates a direct point-to-point link between every pair of nodes in the network.
What does QoS stand for and what does it control?
Answer: Quality of Service — prioritizes network traffic
QoS (Quality of Service) mechanisms prioritize certain types of network traffic to ensure performance for critical applications.
Which protocol dynamically assigns IP addresses to network devices?
Answer: DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration to clients.
In IPv6, how many bits long is an address?
Answer: 128 bits
IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses, written as eight groups of four hexadecimal digits.
What is the primary function of NAT in a network?
Answer: Translating private IP addresses to public IP addresses
NAT (Network Address Translation) maps private internal IP addresses to one or more public IP addresses for internet access.
Which protocol is used to monitor and manage network devices using a manager/agent model?
Answer: SNMP
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) enables network administrators to collect metrics and manage devices like routers and switches.