2.1 Router Functions

What is the primary role of a router in a network?

• To store data
• To convert analog signals
• To direct traffic using IP addresses
• To amplify signals

What type of IP address does a router use to connect to the internet?

• Local IP address
• Static IP address
• Dynamic IP address
• Public-facing IP address

How does a router direct inbound data to a specific device on a local network?

• By converting data packets
• By amplifying signals
• By inspecting the packet's contents
• By storing data

What feature is commonly found in home routers besides wired connections?

• Data storage
• Wireless connectivity
• Signal amplification
• Firewall

What is the common IP address format for devices on a local network?

• 10.0.0.x
• 172.16.0.x
• 192.168.0.x
• 1.1.1.x

What additional function can modern routers perform besides routing traffic?

• Data storage
• Acting as firewalls
• Amplifying signals
• Converting analog signals

What does a router assign to each device on a local network?

• MAC address
• Dynamic IP address
• Static IP address
• Local IP address

How do routers connect to each other on the internet?

• Using wireless signals
• Using IP addresses
• Using MAC addresses
• Using analog signals

What allows a router to connect a local network to a wide area network?

• Dynamic IP address
• Public-facing IP address
• MAC address
• Signal amplifier

What happens to data packets when they reach the router from the outside world?

• They are amplified
• They are stored
• The router inspects their contents
• The router converts them to analog signals