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Module quiz: Computer networking :Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing (Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate) Answers 2025

1. MANs are used across cities — which covers entire countries?

WAN
❌ MAN
❌ PAN

Explanation:
WANs (Wide Area Networks) cover large geographic areas like countries or continents.


2. Which statement is true?

❌ Data travels in one direction
A mesh network has multiple paths
❌ A mesh network has a single path

Explanation:
Mesh networks offer redundancy through multiple available paths.


3. The bus topology is less common today because hubs are replaced by switches and routers.

True
❌ False


4. A WLAN has limited range & security risks.

True
❌ False


5. IPv4 uses decimal numbers; IPv6 uses ______.

❌ Binary
Hexadecimal
❌ Decimal


6. What does a subnet mask identify?

Network and host portions of an IP address
❌ An IP address
❌ A router


7. Differences between IPv4 and IPv6 (Select all that apply):

❌ IPv6 addresses cannot be assigned manually
❌ IPv6 does not support DHCP
IPv6 does not support Broadcast traffic
IPv6 has built-in security


8. Network class used for small businesses & home networks:

❌ A-class
C-class
❌ B-class


9. A default gateway identifies a ________ on a network.

❌ Printer
Router
❌ Network
❌ Path


10. True or False: 255.0.0.0 is a subnet mask for a Class B network.

❌ True
False

Explanation:
255.0.0.0 is the default mask for Class A.
Class B default mask = 255.255.0.0


🧾 SUMMARY TABLE

Q# Correct Answer Key Concept
1 WAN Country-wide network
2 Mesh has multiple paths Mesh topology
3 True Bus topology decline
4 True WLAN limitations
5 Hexadecimal IPv6 format
6 Network + host portions Subnet mask
7 No broadcast; built-in security IPv6 features
8 Class C Home/small business
9 Router Default gateway
10 False Class B mask