Computer Networking Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a network device?

• Hub

• Switch

• Router

• Printer

Which of the following peripherals can be shared in a network?

• Hub, switch, router

• Printer, scanner, copier, modem

• Files, websites, email

• Cables, air, media

What is a network?

• A single computer used by multiple users

• A group of 2 or more computers connected to one another

• A computer without internet access

• A device used to store data

What does a network provide to its users?

• Access to different data and resources

• Simultaneous access to the same data, resources, and applications

• Access to only one application at a time

• No access to data or resources

What does LAN stand for?

• Local Area Network

• Large Area Network

• Local Access Network

• Long Area Network

What is a LAN used for?

• Sharing resources locally

• Connecting to the internet

• Sending emails

• Streaming videos

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a LAN?

• Devices connected inside a home, office, or small geographic area

• Local sharing of resources such as files, printers, applications

• Must share a common IP address numbering range

• Connecting multiple cities

How many devices can be connected in a LAN?

• Only two devices

• Only up to ten devices

• Only up to a hundred devices

• From two to thousands of devices

What is an important requirement for devices in a LAN?

• Must share a common IP address numbering range

• Must be connected to the internet

• Must be in different geographic locations

• Must use the same operating system

What does WAN stand for?

• Wide Area Network

• Wireless Area Network

• Wide Access Network

• Wireless Access Network