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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