What is the purpose of a modem?

• To connect devices on a small home network

• To transform digital information into analog signals

• To create a wireless local area network

• To connect multiple devices to one network

What is the main responsibility of a router?

• To transform digital information into analog signals

• To connect devices on a small home network

• To route data between devices on a network

• To connect multiple devices to one network

Which type of cable is commonly used for telephone networks and data networks?

• Twisted pair cable

• Coaxial cable

• Fiber optic cable

• Ethernet cable

What is the main purpose of a network interface card (NIC)?

• To create a wireless local area network

• To connect devices on a small home network

• To allow wired and wireless communications between computers on a LAN

• To connect multiple devices to one network

What is the function of a wireless access point?

• To connect devices on a small home network

• To create a wireless local area network

• To route data between devices on a network

• To transform digital information into analog signals

What is the main difference between a hub and a switch?

• A hub is an active device, while a switch is a passive device

• A hub can inspect transmission and route them to the correct device, while a switch cannot

• A hub is slower than a switch in transferring data

• A hub has software installed on it, while a switch does not

Which type of cable has the highest noise immunity and is commonly used for long-distance connections?

• Twisted pair cable

• Coaxial cable

• Fiber optic cable

• Ethernet cable

What is the purpose of a firewall?

• To connect devices on a small home network

• To create a wireless local area network

• To inspect transmission and route them to the correct device

• To protect a network from unauthorized access

What is the main purpose of a dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server?

• To connect devices on a small home network

• To create a wireless local area network

• To provide IP addresses and network configuration to devices on a network

• To protect a network from unauthorized access

What are the multiple purposes of a device that connects a home to the internet?

• Modem, switch, router, and wireless access point

• Firewall, DHCP server, and network address translator

• Network interface card, wireless access point, and switch

• Ethernet cable, coaxial cable, and fiber optic cable