Microsoft Networking Essentials Exam Microsoft Networking Fundamentals v1 (98-366) 2

Question 1

Which protocol is used to automatically assign IP addresses to hosts on a network?

Accepted Answer

DHCP

Answer

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration to hosts.

Question 2

What is the default subnet mask for a Class B IP address?

Accepted Answer

255.255.0.0

Answer

Class B addresses use a default subnet mask of 255.255.0.0, providing 65,534 usable host addresses per network.

Question 3

Which OSI model layer is responsible for logical addressing and routing?

Accepted Answer

Network

Answer

The Network layer (Layer 3) handles logical addressing using IP addresses and determines the best path for packet routing.

Question 4

What type of cable uses light pulses to transmit data and is immune to electromagnetic interference?

Accepted Answer

Fiber optic

Answer

Fiber optic cable transmits data as light pulses through glass or plastic strands, making it immune to EMI and capable of long-distance transmission.

Question 5

Which network topology connects all devices to a single central cable called a backbone?

Accepted Answer

Bus

Answer

Bus topology connects all devices to a single shared cable (backbone), and a break in that cable can bring down the entire network segment.

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