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Which communication method does multicast represent in networking?
a. One-to-one
b. One-to-all
c. One-to-many
d. All-to-all
Answer: c. One-to-manyitexamanswers+2
Which IP address class is reserved for multicast communication?
a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class C
d. Class D
Answer: d. Class Dtestbook+1
What is the range of IPv4 addresses assigned to multicast?
a. 224.0.0.0 – 239.255.255.255
b. 128.0.0.0 – 191.255.255.255
c. 240.0.0.0 – 255.255.255.255
d. 0.0.0.0 – 127.255.255.255
Answer: a. 224.0.0.0 – 239.255.255.255ipcisco+1
Which protocol is used by hosts to join and leave multicast groups on IPv4 networks?
a. OSPF
b. IGMP
c. ARP
d. DHCP
Answer: b. IGMPipcisco+1
What is the main advantage of multicast over broadcast?
a. Reduces bandwidth usage
b. Increases latency
c. Simplifies address assignment
d. Prevents packet loss
Answer: a. Reduces bandwidth usagescribd+1
In multicast, what is the role of a Rendezvous Point (RP)?
a. It is where receivers gather
b. It is the meeting point for source and receivers
c. It is used for address resolution
d. It manages unicast traffic
Answer: b. It is the meeting point for source and receiversipcisco+1
Which address is recognized as the all-hosts multicast address in IPv4?
a. 224.0.0.1
b. 255.255.255.255
c. 127.0.0.1
d. 192.168.0.1
Answer: a. 224.0.0.1itexamanswers+1
Which multicast protocol operates independently of underlying routing protocols?
a. IGMP
b. PIM
c. ARP
d. DHCP
Answer: b. PIMipcisco+1
What does IGMP stand for?
a. Internet Gateway Management Protocol
b. Internet Group Management Protocol
c. Internal Group Message Protocol
d. Internet General Memory Protocol
Answer: b. Internet Group Management Protocolitexamanswers+1
What is Source-Specific Multicast (SSM) designed for?
a. Any source can send to a group
b. Only specific sources can send to a group
c. Only receivers can send to a group
d. Only routers can send to a group
Answer: b. Only specific sources can send to a groupitexamanswers
Which version of IGMP introduces source filtering and SSM support?
a. IGMPv1
b. IGMPv2
c. IGMPv3
d. IGMPv4
Answer: c. IGMPv3ipcisco+1
What type of packets does multicast deliver?
a. To all hosts
b. To selected hosts
c. To one host
d. To routers only
Answer: b. To selected hostsscribd+1
Which protocol is mandatory for multicast group management in IPvIPv6 networks?
a. IGMP
b. MLD
c. ARP
d. DHCP
Answer: b. MLDipcisco+1
What is the main function of the Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM)?
a. Routing unicast packets
b. Managing multicast group membership
c. Establishing multicast routes
d. Encrypting multicast data
Answer: c. Establishing multicast routesitexamanswers+1
Which field in the MAC address indicates a multicast Ethernet frame?
a. 01:00:5E
b. FF:FF:FF
c. 00:00:00
d. AA:AA:AA
Answer: a. 01:00:5Eitexamanswers
Multicast flooding in a LAN segment can be controlled by:
a. ARP snooping
b. IGMP snooping
c. DHCP relay
d. PIM Sparse Mode
Answer: b. IGMP snoopingitexamanswers
What is the administratively scoped multicast address range?
a. 224.0.0.0 – 224.0.0.255
b. 232.0.0.0 – 232.255.255.255
c. 239.0.0.0 – 239.255.255.255
d. 224.0.1.0 – 224.0.1.255
Answer: c. 239.0.0.0 – 239.255.255.255itexamanswers
Which multicast protocol is most efficient when senders are few but receivers are many?
a. PIM Dense Mode
b. PIM Sparse Mode
c. IGMP
d. ARP
Answer: b. PIM Sparse Modeitexamanswers
What is the core-based tree concept in multicast routing?
a. All traffic must flow through the core
b. Each member acts as a core
c. Only senders are connected to the core
d. Tree is pruned at the core
Answer: a. All traffic must flow through the coresanfoundry+1
Which multicast protocol provides reliable packet delivery in both wired and wireless environments?
a. IGMP
b. RMDP
c. RM2
d. PIM
Answer: c. RM2sanfoundry
How can uninterested receivers refuse multicast packets?
a. IGMP filtering
b. MAC address filtering
c. Network layer encryption
d. VLAN tagging
Answer: a. IGMP filteringipcisco
Which of the following statements are true for IGMPv3?
a. Allows report suppression
b. Specific sources can be selected
c. Supports SSM
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the aboveipcisco+1
What is the default SSM IP range for multicast addresses?
a. 233.0.0.0 – 233.255.255.255
b. 232.0.0.0 – 232.255.255.255
c. 224.0.0.0 – 239.255.255.255
d. 239.0.0.0 – 239.255.255.255
Answer: b. 232.0.0.0 – 232.255.255.255koenig-solutions+1
Which mode is used when multicast data is sent only to one destined host?
a. Unicast
b. Multicast
c. Broadcast
d. Anycast
Answer: b. Multicastletsfindcourse
What typical application uses multicast transmission?
a. Web browsing
b. Video streaming
c. DNS resolution
d. FTP download
Answer: b. Video streamingscribd+1
Which protocol assists in mapping IP multicast addresses to MAC addresses?
a. ARP
b. IGMP
c. ICMP
d. DHCP
Answer: a. ARPitexamanswers+1
Reverse Path Forwarding (RPF) in multicast routing is used to:
a. Prevent routing loops
b. Assign IP addresses
c. Manage group membership
d. Encrypt packets
Answer: a. Prevent routing loopsmcqslearn
What is the primary purpose of IGMP membership reports?
a. To join multicast groups
b. To enhance routing speed
c. To assign MAC addresses
d. To send unicast packets
Answer: a. To join multicast groupsitexamanswers
Which multicast protocol is designed for mobile environments?
a. RM2
b. Mobicast
c. PIM
d. IGMP
Answer: b. Mobicastsanfoundry
Which multicast protocol is used for forwarding agent isolation in wireless networks?
a. DFA
b. IGMP
c. RM2
d. MMP
Answer: a. DFAsanfoundry
Which protocol uses the concept of core-based trees (CBT)?
a. MMP
b. RM2
c. Mobicast
d. IGMP
Answer: a. MMPsanfoundry
Which multicast protocol guarantees sequential packet delivery to all members?
a. RM2
b. PIM
c. IGMP
d. ARP
Answer: a. RM2sanfoundry
Reliable Multicast Data Distribution Protocol (RMDP) is meant to be implemented for:
a. LANs
b. WANs
c. MBONE
d. VPNs
Answer: c. MBONEsanfoundry
IGMP queries are sent by:
a. Hosts
b. Routers
c. Switches
d. Firewalls
Answer: b. Routersipcisco+1
Multicast MAC addresses overlap with IP addresses at what ratio?
a. 16:1
b. 32:1
c. 8:1
d. 1:1
Answer: a. 16:1ipcisco
Which multicast address range is assigned for IPv6?
a. FF00::/8
b. FE80::/10
c. E000::/8
d. FFFF::/16
Answer: a. FF00::/8ipcisco
Which protocol is not used for multicast?
a. OSPF
b. PIM
c. IGMP
d. ARP
Answer: d. ARPipcisco+1
Which protocol allows routers to learn about multicast sources in the network?
a. IGMP
b. PIM
c. OSPF
d. ARP
Answer: b. PIMitexamanswers+1
What is the effect of IGMP snooping on a local network?
a. Reduces multicast traffic to only interested hosts
b. Increases broadcast traffic
c. Reduces security
d. Causes packet drops
Answer: a. Reduces multicast traffic to only interested hostsitexamanswers
Which device can act as Rendezvous Point in multicast routing?
a. Host
b. Switch
c. Router
d. Firewall
Answer: c. Routeripcisco+1
What is a benefit of shared trees compared to source trees?
a. Fewer multicast entries are needed
b. Higher network overhead
c. Only one source allowed
d. Pruning is not possible
Answer: a. Fewer multicast entries are neededitexamanswers
Full mesh topology in multicast ensures:
a. Sources and receivers are directly connected
b. All devices are both sources and receivers
c. Only sources are active
d. Receivers are passive
Answer: b. All devices are both sources and receiversipcisco
Which protocol divides multicast tree into subtrees?
a. RM2
b. IGMP
c. PIM
d. ARP
Answer: a. RM2sanfoundry
Which multicast protocol manages group membership for IPv6?
a. IGMP
b. MLD
c. ARP
d. OSPF
Answer: b. MLDitexamanswers
Which device suppresses IGMP reports?
a. Switch
b. Router
c. Host
d. Bridge
Answer: b. Routeripcisco+1
What is the one-to-all communication method called?
a. Unicast
b. Multicast
c. Broadcast
d. Anycast
Answer: c. Broadcaststudocu+1
Which type of multicast topology uses a designated router?
a. Source-Based Tree
b. Core-Based Tree
c. Mesh-Based Tree
d. Point-to-Point
Answer: b. Core-Based Treesanfoundry+1
Which multicast address is reserved for all routers group?
a. 224.0.0.2
b. 224.0.0.1
c. 239.0.0.1
d. 233.0.0.1
Answer: a. 224.0.0.2ipcisco
Which protocol enables location-independent addressing in mobile multicast?
a. MMP
b. IGMP
c. RM2
d. PIM
Answer: a. MMPsanfoundry
In IGMP, which message does a host send to join a multicast group?
a. Membership Report
b. Query
c. Leave Group
d. Prune
Answer: a. Membership Reportipcisco+1

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