Network Hardware

Transfers data packets between computers and networks by finding the most effective route

• Hub

• Switch

• Router

Connects multiple computers together in a network. Shares data between all computers

• Router

• Hub

• Switch

• Terminator

What is data split into before it is sent?

• Packets
• Sections
• Pieces
• Segments

Which device is more intelligent when sending data packets?

• Switch
• Hub

Which cable sends data as electricity?

• Copper

• Fibre Optic

• Ethernet

Which cable sends data as light?

• Copper

• Fibre Optic

• Ethernet

What is the purpose of a router?

• Takes information that arrives through your broadband signal via modem, deciphers it, and delivers it to your computer by directing packets.
• Allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using radio waves. They convert data received through cables into a wireless signal and vice versa.

What transmission media would you use to connect to a network interface card (NIC) in a wired network?

• Cat or ethernet cable
• Fibre optic
• Twisted pair
• Twin and earth

I am usually built into the motherboard and have a cat cable plugged into me - what am I?

• Graphics card
• Network interface card (NIC)
• Audio card
• Router

What does NIC stand for?

• Network Interface Computer
• Network Interface Card
• Network Intercom Controller
• Network Interface Controller