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Static and Dynamic IP Addresses Test

The document outlines a networking test focused on static and dynamic IP addresses, consisting of multiple choice, scenario-based, table completion, analysis, and short answer questions. It covers topics such as the protocols for assigning IP addresses, advantages and disadvantages of static vs dynamic IPs, and specific use cases for each type. The test is designed to assess understanding of IP address management and its implications for various networking scenarios.

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Static and Dynamic IP Addresses Test

The document outlines a networking test focused on static and dynamic IP addresses, consisting of multiple choice, scenario-based, table completion, analysis, and short answer questions. It covers topics such as the protocols for assigning IP addresses, advantages and disadvantages of static vs dynamic IPs, and specific use cases for each type. The test is designed to assess understanding of IP address management and its implications for various networking scenarios.

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Networking Test – Static and Dynamic IP Addresses

Total Marks: 20

Part A: Multiple Choice Questions (5 Marks)


(Each question carries 1 mark)
1. Which of the following protocols is responsible for assigning dynamic IP addresses?
o (a) DNS o (c) FTP
o (b) DHCP o (d) HTTP
2. A static IP address is most commonly used for:
o (a) Residential internet connections o (c) Temporary internet access points
o (b) Devices requiring consistent access, o (d) Smartphones
such as web servers
3. Which of the following is an advantage of dynamic IP addresses?
o (a) Better for VoIP services o (c) Greater privacy due to changing IPs
o (b) Fully traceable to the device o (d) More expensive to maintain
4. What is one disadvantage of static IP addresses?
o (a) Less reliable for services like VoIP o (c) Higher cost for maintenance
o (b) Difficult to trace back to the device o (d) Automatically assigned by DHCP
5. Which of these is a sequence step for dynamic IP assignment?
o (a) A DNS server requests an IP address o (c) The device connects to the internet
from the device. using a fixed IP address.
o (b) The DHCP server assigns an IP o (d) The ISP manually configures the IP
address to the device. address for each connection.

Part B: Scenario-Based Questions (6 Marks)


(Each question carries 2 marks)
6. Scenario: A small business wants to host a company website that customers can access 24/7. Should they use a static or
dynamic IP address? Why?
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7. Scenario: An individual is concerned about privacy while browsing the internet. Which type of IP address would you
recommend, static or dynamic? Explain your answer.
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8. Scenario: A video conferencing service (VoIP) experiences disruptions during meetings when using dynamic IP
addresses. What is the cause of this issue, and how can it be resolved?
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Part C: Table and Analysis Questions (5 Marks)


9. Table Completion (3 Marks): Fill in the missing information in the comparison table below:
Feature Dynamic IP Address Static IP Address

Privacy (a) __________ Less private

Cost Cheaper to maintain (b) __________

Reliability for VoIP (c) __________ More reliable


10. Analysis (2 Marks): Based on the sequence of IP assignment:
 (a) Why is DHCP critical for dynamic IP address allocation?
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 (b) How does the DNS server contribute to the connection process for both static and dynamic IPs?
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Part D: Short Answer Questions (4 Marks)


(Each question carries 1 mark)

11. What makes static IP addresses more traceable than dynamic ones?
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12. Explain why dynamic IP addresses are more cost-effective for ISPs.

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13. List one use case where a static IP address is essential.

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14. Identify one situation where dynamic IP addresses might cause problems.

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