Topic B01 quiz

What does a NIC (Network Interface Card) do?

• Provides power to the computer

• Connects the computer to the internet

• Stores data on the computer

• Provides a connection between the computer and the network

Which layer of network communication is responsible for converting data into signals for transmission?

• User application

• Network software

• Network protocol

• Network interface

How many bits are in a kilobit?

• 1000 bits

• 1024 bits

• 512 bits

• 2048 bits

What is the difference between kbps and KBps?

• kbps is kilobytes per second, and KBps is kilobits per second

• kbps is kilobits per second, and KBps is kilobytes per second

• Both are the same

• kbps is faster than KBps

Which network type covers a larger area than a LAN but smaller than a WAN?

• PAN

• LAN

• MAN

• WAN

What does TCP/IP stand for?

• Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

• Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

• Transmission Control Protocol/Interface Protocol

• Transfer Control Protocol/Interface Protocol

Which address is used by a computer to identify itself on a network?

• MAC address

• IP address

• Domain address

• Subnet address

What is the function of a MAC address in a network?

• Identifies the device's software

• Acts as a permanent, unique identifier for a network device

• Converts data into packets

• Directs traffic between different networks

What does the acronym LAN stand for?

• Local Area Network

• Large Area Network

• Limited Area Network

• Linked Area Network

Which of the following is an example of a wide area network (WAN)?

• A school’s computer lab

• The internet

• A home Wi-Fi network

• A Bluetooth connection between two devices