Question 1

What is a default gateway?

Accepted Answer

A device that connects a local network to the internet

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A software program used for managing network settings

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A security protocol used to encrypt network traffic

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A network device used for managing internet traffic

Question 2

What is the purpose of a default gateway?

Accepted Answer

To route internet traffic to and from the local network

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To connect multiple local networks together

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To manage the routing of local network traffic

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To manage the security settings of a local network

Question 3

What is the default gateway IP address?

Accepted Answer

It varies based on the network's configuration

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192.168.1.1

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127.0.0.1

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10.0.0.1

Question 4

What happens if a device on the local network sends traffic to an IP address outside of its subnet?

Accepted Answer

The traffic is sent to the default gateway for routing

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The traffic is broadcast to all devices on the network

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The traffic is dropped and not transmitted

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The traffic is sent directly to the destination IP address

Question 5

Can a local network function without a default gateway?

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Yes, but it cannot connect to the internet

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No, a default gateway is required for any communication between devices

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No, a default gateway is required for any network

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Yes, as long as it only needs to communicate within its own subnet

Question 6

What types of devices can be used as a default gateway?

Accepted Answer

Routers, layer 3 switches, and firewalls

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Servers, desktop computers, and laptops

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Printers, scanners, and copiers

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Hubs, switches, and bridges

Question 7

How does a device on the local network 'discover' the default gateway?

Accepted Answer

It is manually configured or obtained via DHCP

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It sends out a broadcast request to all devices on the network

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It is automatically detected by the device's operating system

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It is obtained by scanning the network for available devices

Question 8

What is the difference between a default gateway and a DNS server?

Accepted Answer

A default gateway routes internet traffic, while a DNS server resolves domain names to IP addresses

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A default gateway resolves domain names to IP addresses, while a DNS server routes internet traffic

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A default gateway provides security for the local network, while a DNS server provides caching for frequently accessed websites

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A default gateway and a DNS server are the same thing

Question 9

What is the purpose of a subnet mask?

Accepted Answer

To determine which part of an IP address is the network address and which part is the host address

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To encrypt network traffic between devices

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To assign IP addresses to devices on the network

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To manage the security settings of the local network

Question 10

What is the difference between a default gateway and a static route?

Accepted Answer

A default gateway routes all internet traffic, while a static route is used to route specific traffic to a particular destination

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A default gateway is more secure than a static route

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A default gateway is used for internal network traffic, while a static route is used for external traffic

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A default gateway and a static route are the same thing

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