COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is an IP Address?
A
a unique string of numbers separated by periods that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.
B
A web of connected computers or devices
C
a person or thing that provides a service or commodity.
D
a method employing encryption to provide secure access to a remote computer over the Internet.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An IP address is a unique address that identifies a device on the internet or a local network. IP stands for “Internet Protocol, ‘’ which is the set of rules governing the format of data sent via the internet or local network.

Detailed explanation-2: -The IP address is a 32-bit number that uniquely identifies a network interface on a machine. An IP address is typically written in decimal digits, formatted as four 8-bit fields separated by periods.

Detailed explanation-3: -At its most basic, an IP address is a string of numbers assigned to an internet-connected device. Think of it like an address on a house. Your computer network uses the IP address to communicate with other computers, websites, and all parts of cyberspace.

Detailed explanation-4: -An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a unique numerical identifier for every device or network that connects to the internet. Typically assigned by an internet service provider (ISP), an IP address is an online device address used for communicating across the internet.

Detailed explanation-5: -An IP address, or Internet Protocol address, is a series of numbers that identifies any device on a network. Computers use IP addresses to communicate with each other both over the internet as well as on other networks.

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