Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers
Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 31
Q341:
What does network segmentation typically require for proper operation?
A. More switches
B. Fewer routers
C. Additional IP addresses
D. A router
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 31
Q342:
Fill in the blank: In a subnetted network, each router interface is assigned to a different ________.
A. Subnet
B. Network mask
C. IP address range
D. Domain
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 32
Q343:
What is the purpose of borrowing host bits in subnetting?
A. To increase the number of host addresses
B. To create additional subnets
C. To reduce network traffic
D. To change the network portion of the address
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 32
Q344:
Fill in the blank: The common representation of the network portion of an IPv4 address is done using either a subnet mask or a ________.
A. Network prefix
B. Host address
C. Port number
D. Gateway address
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 32
Q345:
How many subnets are created if 2 bits are borrowed from the host portion of an IPv4 address?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 8
D. 16
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 32
Q346:
Fill in the blank: The number of available subnets is ________ for each bit borrowed from the host portion of the address.
A. Doubled
B. Tripled
C. Quadrupled
D. Halved
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 32
Q347:
What happens to the number of host addresses per subnet as more host bits are borrowed?
A. The number of host addresses increases
B. The number of host addresses decreases
C. The number of host addresses remains the same
D. The number of host addresses becomes unpredictable
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 32
Q348:
Fill in the blank: IPv4 subnets are created by extending the mask to borrow bits from the ________ portion of the address.
A. Host
B. Network
C. Reserved
D. Loopback
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 32
Q349:
If 3 bits are borrowed from the host portion, how many subnets can be created?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 8
D. 16
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 32
Q350:
Fill in the blank: When subnetting, the network portion of an IPv4 address is allocated by the ________ and cannot be changed.
A. Service provider
B. User
C. Router
D. Administrator
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 32
Q351:
What is the relationship between the number of borrowed bits and the number of subnets created?
A. Linear
B. Exponential
C. Constant
D. Inverse
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 32
Q352:
Fill in the blank: The subnet mask is used to define the ________ portion of an IPv4 address.
A. Network
B. Host
C. Loopback
D. Multicast
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 33
Q353:
What is the purpose of calculating IPv4 subnets?
A. To increase the number of public IP addresses
B. To divide a network into smaller subnetworks
C. To assign IP addresses to devices
D. To simplify network administration
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 33
Q354:
Fill in the blank: When calculating IPv4 subnets, the subnet mask is used to determine the ________ portion of an address.
A. Network
B. Host
C. Broadcast
D. Loopback
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 33
Q355:
How many subnets can be created if 4 bits are borrowed from the host portion of an IPv4 address?
A. 8
B. 16
C. 32
D. 64
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 33
Q356:
Fill in the blank: To calculate the number of possible subnets, you use the formula 2^n, where n is the number of ________ borrowed.
A. Host bits
B. Network bits
C. Subnet masks
D. IP addresses
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 33
Q357:
If a network address has a subnet mask of 255.255.255.240, how many host addresses are available in each subnet?
A. 14
B. 30
C. 62
D. 254
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 33
Q358:
Fill in the blank: The subnet mask 255.255.255.192 allows for ________ subnets.
A. 2
B. 4
C. 8
D. 16
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 33
Q359:
What is the subnet mask for a network with 256 possible IP addresses?
A. 255.255.255.0
B. 255.255.255.128
C. 255.255.254.0
D. 255.255.0.0
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 33
Q360:
Fill in the blank: The number of host addresses per subnet can be calculated using the formula 2^h - 2, where h is the number of ________ bits.
A. Host
B. Network
C. Subnet
D. Reserved
Correct Answer:
A