Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Gateway

What is a gateway?

• A type of computer monitor

• A musical instrument

• A software program for editing photos

• A hardware device that acts as a gate between two networks

What is the purpose of a gateway node?

• To control the temperature of the network

• To play music in the network

• To enable traffic to flow in and out of the network

• To cook food for the network users

Which device is a common type of gateway used in home networks?

• Printer

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Router

What is the function of a firewall as a gateway?

• Cooks food for the network

• Filters inbound and outbound traffic

• Plays music for the network users

• Controls the lighting in the network

What is a proxy server as a gateway?

• A device that filters traffic between two networks

• A type of musical instrument

• A cooking appliance for the network

• A device that controls the network temperature

Which company is mentioned as a gateway in the text?

• Acer

• Gateway

• HP

• Dell

When was the Gateway computer hardware company founded?

• 2010

• 1985

• 2007

• 1999

Which company acquired Gateway in 2007?

• HP

• Dell

• Lenovo

• Acer

What type of data does a gateway translate for devices within the internal network?

• Data received from the sun

• Data received from outside networks

• Data received from the moon

• Data received from Mars

What is the role of a gateway in protecting nodes within a network?

• Controls the lighting for the nodes

• Cooks food for the nodes

• Plays music for the nodes

• Acts as a gate between two networks