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 |