Microsoft Networking Essentials Exam Microsoft Networking Essentials 2

Question 1

Which protocol operates at the Network layer of the OSI model and is responsible for logical addressing and routing?

Accepted Answer

IP

Answer

IP (Internet Protocol) operates at Layer 3 (Network) and handles logical addressing and packet routing between networks.

Question 2

A network administrator needs to segment a Class C network 192.168.10.0 into at least 6 subnets. Which subnet mask achieves this with the most host addresses per subnet?

Accepted Answer

/27

Answer

/27 (255.255.255.224) creates 8 subnets with 30 usable host addresses each, satisfying the requirement of at least 6 subnets.

Question 3

What is the primary function of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)?

Accepted Answer

Prevent Layer 2 switching loops

Answer

STP prevents Layer 2 loops by placing redundant switch ports in a blocking state so only one active path exists between any two network nodes.

Question 4

Which Windows command displays the current TCP/IP configuration including IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for all adapters?

Accepted Answer

ipconfig /all

Answer

ipconfig /all displays detailed TCP/IP configuration for every network adapter, including IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS servers.

Question 5

At which OSI layer does a standard network switch primarily operate?

Accepted Answer

Layer 2 – Data Link

Answer

A standard (unmanaged or Layer 2) switch operates at the Data Link layer, forwarding frames based on MAC addresses stored in its CAM table.

Microsoft Networking Essentials Exam Practice Test

Microsoft Networking Essentials Exam Practice Test

Microsoft Networking Essentials Exam Microsoft Networking Essentials 2