Network Components Quiz

Which of the following is a device that connects multiple networks and directs data packets between them?

• Switch

• Router

• Hub

• Repeater

In a network diagram, what does a solid line between two devices typically represent?

• A wireless connection

• A physical wired connection

• A logical connection

• A broken link

Which network component is responsible for filtering and forwarding data packets to the correct destination?

• Hub

• Switch

• Modem

• Firewall

In a network diagram, what does a cloud symbol usually represent?

• A local area network (LAN)

• The internet or an external network

• A server

• A client computer

Which of the following best describes the data flow in a star topology?

• Data flows in a circular manner between devices.

• Data flows from a central hub to all other devices.

• Data flows directly between devices without a central point.

• Data flows in a hierarchical manner from top to bottom.

In a network diagram, what does an arrow between two devices typically indicate?

• The type of cable used

• The direction of data flow

• The speed of the connection

• The security level of the connection

Which device is used to connect a local network to the internet?

• Switch

• Router

• Hub

• Bridge

What is the primary function of a firewall in a network?

• To amplify signals

• To filter and block unauthorized access

• To connect different networks

• To store data

In a network diagram, what does a rectangle typically represent?

• A client computer

• A server or a network device

• A wireless access point

• A connection type

Which of the following best describes the data flow in a bus topology?

• Data flows in a circular manner between devices.

• Data flows from a central hub to all other devices.

• Data flows along a single central cable.

• Data flows in a hierarchical manner from top to bottom.