Computer Network Basics

A network topology is the speed of internet connection.

A network topology is the color scheme used in network design.

A network topology is the layout pattern of interconnections between devices in a network.

A network topology is the type of computer hardware used in a network.

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Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Presentation, Session, Application, Data

Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data Link, Physical

Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, and Application

Data, Network, Transport, Presentation, Session, Application, Physical

Transmission Command Protocol/Internet Protocol

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

Telecommunication Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

HTTP

FTP

SSH

IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP

A router forwards data packets between computer networks.

A router is used to store files and documents in a network.

A router encrypts all data passing through the network.

A router broadcasts data packets to all devices on the network.

A switch in a network is used for wireless connections only

A switch in a network broadcasts data packets to all devices in the LAN

A switch in a network forwards data packets to their intended destination within the LAN using MAC addresses.

A switch in a network filters data packets based on IP addresses

A modem is a device that modulates and demodulates analog signals to encode and decode digital information, allowing computers to transmit data over telephone or cable lines. Its purpose in a network is to establish a connection between the user's device and the Internet Service Provider (ISP) network.

A modem is a type of computer mouse used to navigate the internet

A modem is a software program that enhances network security

A modem is a device that amplifies sound signals in a network

Firewalls are designed to share sensitive data with unauthorized users

A firewall is important in network security because it helps prevent unauthorized access, protects against cyber threats, and ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data within a network.

Firewalls are only necessary for personal computers, not networks

A firewall is used to increase network speed by removing security measures

A hub forwards data only to the intended recipient, while a switch broadcasts data to all devices.

A hub and a switch are the same thing.

A hub broadcasts data to all devices, while a switch forwards data only to the intended recipient.

A hub sends data only to the intended recipient, while a switch broadcasts data to all devices.