5. Databases Networks

Network Basics — Quiz

Test your understanding of network basics with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

A network engineer is configuring a router to forward packets between different subnets. Which of the following routing protocols dynamically determines the best path for data packets based on hop count?

Question 2

Consider a scenario where a network device needs to send data to a host on a different subnet. The device's IP address is $192.168.1.10$ and its subnet mask is $255.255.255.0. The destination host's IP address is $192.168.2.5. Which of the following statements accurately describes how the sending device determines that the destination is on a different subnet?

Question 3

In the context of network security, what is the primary function of a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)?

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the three-way handshake process in TCP connection establishment?

Question 5

A network administrator is troubleshooting a slow network connection. After running a packet analyzer, they notice a high number of retransmissions and duplicate ACKs. Which of the following is the most likely cause of these symptoms?