A:AnswerTheoretically it should work...below is the product description on Best Buy's website as follows. Does say it can work for a tablet.
"Enable LAN connectivity for a USB Type-C device with this Insignia USB Type-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. Its support for network speeds up to 1 Gbps ensures a reliable wired internet connection to a compatible smartphone, laptop or tablet. The plug-and-play operation of this Insignia USB Type-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter provides an instant network connection setup."
Advise you to check with BB before purchasing if you can return it if it is not compatible.
A:AnswerNo it won’t. This for providing a hardwired Ethernet connection and the iPad doesn’t have an Ethernet adapter built in. You will need a wireless network modem or a router to connect to. This will not provide and internet connection.
You can get type c multi port adapters, but they will provided limited benefit to you on the iPad most type c peripheral devices will not automatically be compatible with the iPad