Networking 1 - Quiz 1

What is a network?

• A programming language

• A hardware component of a computer

• A type of software application

• A system of computers and devices connected for communication

What does an open system refer to?

• A system that is connected and ready for communication

• A type of network protocol

• A hardware device

• A system that is not connected to the network

What is the role of a modem?

• To connect a device to the Internet Service Provider

• To connect multiple computers to a network

• To manage network security

• To store data packets

What does URL stand for?

• Universal Resource Locator

• Universal Resource Link

• Uniform Resource Locator

• Unique Resource Locator

What is the purpose of a DNS server?

• To translate web addresses into IP addresses

• To store website files

• To manage network traffic

• To provide internet access

What does MAC address stand for?

• Main Access Control address

• Media Access Control address

• Multiple Access Control address

• Managed Access Control address

What is a unique identifier for each device on the Internet?

• Port Number

• IP Address

• Socket

• Hostname

What is the primary advantage of sharing information in a computer network?

• Improved software performance

• Reduced hardware costs

• Faster electronic transfer

• Increased security

What does ARP stand for?

• Application Resolution Protocol

• Automatic Resolution Protocol

• Access Resolution Protocol

• Address Resolution Protocol

What is the function of a port in networking?

• To connect devices to the internet

• To send/receive data to an application

• To store network configurations

• To manage user access