Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

An IP address is a numeric quantity that identifies -

  1. a network adapter to other devices on the network

  2. the manufacturer of a computer

  3. the physical location of a computer

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

An IP address is a unique numeric identifier assigned to each network adapter (NIC) that allows it to be recognized and communicate with other devices on a network. It does not identify the computer manufacturer (that's the vendor ID), the physical location (that's GPS/address), or none of the above.

Keep practicing — related questions