ICT 10 Q4 M1 W1-2

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

• Allows only wired communications

• Provides a dedicated network connection to the computer

• Supports only peer-to-peer networks

• Enables communication through Bluetooth only

Which type of network connects devices within a home environment?

• Local Area Networks (LAN)

• Personal Area Networks (PAN)

• Home Area Networks (HAN)

• Wide Area Networks (WAN)

What is the main function of routers in a network?

• Manage network packets

• Identify network nodes

• Provide network addresses

• Control network protocols

Which network topology connects each computer to a central node independently?

• Ring Topology

• Bus Topology

• Mesh Topology

• Star Topology

What is the purpose of network protocols?

• Manage network hardware

• Assign IP addresses

• Define and group communication languages

• Control network access

Which type of network covers a larger geographical area, usually with a radius of more than a kilometer?

• Wide Area Networks (WAN)

• Personal Area Networks (PAN)

• Local Area Networks (LAN)

• Campus Networks

What is the function of a closed system in a network?

• Is not connected to the network

• Supports wireless connections

• Allows communication with other systems

• Manages network security

Which operating system was designed from the beginning for networking?

• Microsoft Windows

• macOS

• Linux

• Unix

What is the term used to refer to any computing devices such as computers that send and receive network packets across the network?

• ISP

• Router

• Node

• Card

Which network type is used by a company to connect its various sites so that the different locations can share resources?

• Internetworks

• Global Area Networks (GAN)

• Wide Area Networks (WAN)

• Enterprise Private Networks