Microsoft Networking Essentials Exam Technology & Digital Applications 4

Question 1

Which IPv6 address type is equivalent to a private IPv4 address and is used only within a local network?

Accepted Answer

Unique local

Answer

Unique local addresses (fc00::/7) are IPv6's equivalent to RFC 1918 private addresses, routable only within an organization's internal network.

Question 2

A company wants to allow remote employees to securely access the internal network over the internet. Which technology is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

VPN (Virtual Private Network)

Answer

A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel over the public internet, allowing remote users to securely access internal network resources as if they were on-site.

Question 3

What is the purpose of an SSL/TLS certificate on a web server?

Accepted Answer

Authenticate the server's identity and encrypt data in transit

Answer

An SSL/TLS certificate enables HTTPS by authenticating the server's identity to the client and establishing an encrypted session to protect data in transit.

Question 4

Which command on a Windows PC would display the ARP cache, showing IP-to-MAC address mappings?

Accepted Answer

arp -a

Answer

The arp -a command displays the ARP cache, which lists recently resolved IP addresses and their corresponding MAC addresses.

Question 5

What is the default subnet mask for a Class C IPv4 network?

Accepted Answer

255.255.255.0

Answer

Class C networks use a /24 prefix, represented as 255.255.255.0, allowing up to 254 usable host addresses per network.

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Microsoft Networking Essentials Exam Technology & Digital Applications 4