IP Addressing MCQs

Practice IP Addressing MCQs with four options, answers and explanations for focused Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering revision.

Question 1
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Which of the following IPv4 address ranges is private?

  • A10.0.0.0/8
  • B8.0.0.0/8
  • C100.0.0.0/8
  • D200.0.0.0/8
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Correct Answer: A. 10.0.0.0/8
Explanation: 10.0.0.0/8 is one of the IPv4 address blocks reserved for private networks.
Reference: Standard computer networking fundamentals: ip addressing
Question 2
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Which address is within the private IPv4 block 172.16.0.0/12?

  • A172.15.1.1
  • B172.20.1.1
  • C172.32.1.1
  • D173.16.1.1
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Correct Answer: B. 172.20.1.1
Explanation: The private 172.16.0.0/12 range extends from 172.16.0.0 through 172.31.255.255.
Reference: Standard computer networking fundamentals: ip addressing
Question 3
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Which IPv4 range is reserved for loopback testing?

  • A127.0.0.0/8
  • B169.254.0.0/16
  • C224.0.0.0/4
  • D192.0.2.0/24
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Correct Answer: A. 127.0.0.0/8
Explanation: IPv4 addresses in 127.0.0.0/8 are reserved for loopback; 127.0.0.1 is commonly used as localhost.
Reference: Standard computer networking fundamentals: ip addressing