CCST Network Services & Protocols 2

Question 1

What is the function of ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)?

Accepted Answer

Resolve IP addresses to MAC addresses on a local network

Answer

ARP resolves a known IPv4 address to the corresponding MAC (hardware) address needed for Layer 2 frame delivery on the same network segment.

Question 2

Which well-known port number does HTTPS use by default?

Accepted Answer

443

Answer

HTTPS (HTTP Secure) uses TCP port 443 by default, providing encrypted web communication using TLS/SSL over the standard HTTP protocol.

Question 3

What does SNMP stand for, and what is its primary use?

Accepted Answer

Simple Network Management Protocol — used to monitor and manage network devices

Answer

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used to collect information from and configure network devices such as routers, switches, and servers from a central management station.

Question 4

Which first DHCP message does a client broadcast when it needs an IP address?

Accepted Answer

DHCPDISCOVER

Answer

The DHCP process begins with a DHCPDISCOVER broadcast sent by the client to locate available DHCP servers on the local network segment.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a default gateway in network configuration?

Accepted Answer

It is the router IP address that hosts send traffic to when the destination is on a remote network

Answer

A default gateway is the IP address of the local router interface that hosts use to forward packets destined for networks outside their own subnet.

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CCST Network Services & Protocols 2