Introduction to Computer Networking

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer network?

• LAN

• WAN

• VPN

• CPU

Which of the following is a common network protocol used to transmit data over the internet?

• TCP

• HTTP

• FTP

• All of the above

What is a router in a computer network?

• A device that connects two or more networks together

• A device that connects multiple computers together

• A device that stores and manages data on a network

• A device that provides internet connectivity to a single device

What is the primary function of a switch in a computer network?

• To connect two or more networks together

• To store and manage data on a network

• To provide internet connectivity to a single device

• To connect multiple devices on a network together

What is the maximum transmission speed of a standard Ethernet network

• 10 Mbps

• 100 Mbps

• 1 Gbps

• 10 Gbps

Which of the following is a common wireless networking protocol?

• Bluetooth

• Zigbee

• Wi-Fi

• All of the above

What is a firewall in a computer network?

• A device that provides internet connectivity to a single device

• A device that connects two or more networks together

• A device that filters network traffic to protect against unauthorized access

• A device that stores and manages data on a network

Which of the following network topologies connects each device on a network to a single central device?

• Bus

• Ring

• Star

• Mesh

Which of the following is a common network application used for sending and receiving email messages?

• FTP

• SMTP

• HTTP

• DNS

What is the main benefit of using a virtual private network (VPN) to access a network remotely?

• Improved network performance

• Increased network security

• Reduced network costs

• All of the above