ARP

Question 1

What does ARP stand for?

Answer 1

Address Resolution Protocol

Question 2

It is a protocol that is responsible for allowing devices to identify themselves on a network.

Answer 2

ARP

Question 3

It allows a device to associate its MAC address with an IP address on the network.

Answer 3

ARP

Question 4

It sent, a message is broadcasted on the network to other devices asking, “What is the mac address that owns this IP address?” When the other devices receive that message, they will only respond if they own that IP address

Answer 4

ARP Request

Question 5

It replies with its MAC address

Answer 5

ARP Reply

Question 6

A temporary memory inside a device (computer, router, switch) that stores IP address → MAC address mappings.

Answer 6

ARP Cache

Question 7

What category of ARP Packet asks a device whether or not it has a specific IP address?

Answer 7

Request

Question 8

What address is used as a physical identifier for a device on a network?

Answer 8

MAC Address

Question 9

What address is used as a logical identifier for a device on a network?

Answer 9

IP Address