# OS-7 Quiz: Windows Networking

Take this after studying `notes/OS-7-windows-networking.md`.

Reply with answers like:
`1B 2A 3D 4C 5B 6A 7D`

## Questions

1. A Windows client has an address beginning with `169.254`. What is the most likely issue?

A. DNS is resolving too slowly  
B. The firewall is disabled  
C. The computer joined a domain  
D. The client did not receive an address from DHCP  

2. Which Windows network profile is best for public Wi-Fi?

A. Public  
B. Private  
C. Domain  
D. Metered only  

3. Which command displays current mapped network drives?

A. `gpresult /r`  
B. `sfc /scannow`  
C. `net use`  
D. `winver`  

4. Which command opens Network Connections to view or change network adapter settings?

A. `firewall.cpl`  
B. `ncpa.cpl`  
C. `appwiz.cpl`  
D. `powercfg.cpl`  

5. Which setting converts hostnames like `example.com` into IP addresses?

A. Gateway  
B. Subnet mask  
C. SSID  
D. DNS server  

6. A company wants centralized login and Group Policy management. Which network model fits best?

A. Workgroup  
B. Public profile  
C. Domain  
D. APIPA  

7. Which Windows feature should be enabled for a cellular hotspot with limited data?

A. Hidden share  
B. Metered connection  
C. Disk quota  
D. Fast Startup  

8. Which command releases and then renews a DHCP lease?

A. `ipconfig /all` then `netstat`  
B. `ipconfig /release` then `ipconfig /renew`  
C. `nslookup` then `tracert`  
D. `net use` then `hostname`  

9. A user can reach internal resources but cannot browse the internet. What is the most likely cause?

A. Incorrect subnet mask  
B. Default gateway is missing or incorrect  
C. DNS is set correctly  
D. APIPA address assigned  

10. Which command clears the local DNS resolver cache?

A. `nslookup /flush`  
B. `ipconfig /flushdns`  
C. `netstat -flush`  
D. `gpupdate /force`  

11. A Windows workstation needs to use a static IP. Where is this configured?

A. Device Manager  
B. Programs and Features  
C. Network adapter properties > TCP/IPv4  
D. Windows Update  

12. Which network profile automatically applies the most restrictive Windows Firewall rules?

A. Domain  
B. Private  
C. Workgroup  
D. Public  

13. A user cannot reach a network printer by name but can reach it by IP address. Which service is most likely at fault?

A. DHCP  
B. DNS  
C. NTFS  
D. BitLocker  

14. Which command tests basic network connectivity to another host?

A. `netstat`  
B. `ping`  
C. `gpresult`  
D. `taskkill`  

15. A shared folder should allow all domain users to read but only IT staff to write. Which feature combination handles this?

A. DNS server settings  
B. DHCP scope  
C. Metered connection  
D. Share permissions combined with NTFS permissions  

## Answer Key For Instructor

1. D
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. B
9. B
10. B
11. C
12. D
13. B
14. B
15. D