Network Chapter 4

Which device is used to connect multiple devices in a local area network (LAN)?

• Router

• Switch

• Modem

• Firewall

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

• Amplify signals

• Filter data packets

• Forward data between different networks

• Connect devices within the same network

Which network device uses MAC addresses to forward data to the correct destination?

• Router

• Switch

• Hub

• Bridge

What is the function of a repeaters in a network?

• To amplify and broadcast data to all devices on the network

• To connect multiple Ethernet devices in a star topology

• Accepts a signal, regenerates it and passes it along at full strength

• To filter and forward data based on MAC addresses

Which of the following devices is used to connect different types of networks, such as a LAN and a WAN?

• Router

• Bridge

• Repeaters

• Switch

Which device operates at the Data Link layer of the OSI model?

• Router

• Switch

• Hub

• Modem

Which network device is used to divide a network into different collision domains?

• Hub

• Switch

• Repeater

• Bridge

Which device is used to connect and manage multiple VLANs in a network?

• Switch

• Hub

• Bridge

• Router

What is the purpose of a bridge in a network?

• To filter and forward data based on MAC addresses

• To connect different networks and manage traffic

• To amplify network signals

• To connect devices wirelessly

Which device is responsible for determining the best path for data to travel between networks?

• Switch

• Bridge

• Repeater

• Router