Understanding Home Networking

List four network components that are contained in a home router.

• firewall, access point, VPN, Ethernet cable

• modem, switch, server, printer

• router, hub, repeater, network cable

• modem, switch, wireless access point, router

What are the two types of cable used in LANs?

• Serial cables and parallel cables

• USB cables and power cables

• Copper cable and Fiber-optic cable

• Fiber optic cables and HDMI cables

Give an example of where a fibre-optic cable is used in a LAN.

• Using fibre-optic cable for connecting printers to computers in a home office.

• Using fibre-optic cable for telephone lines in a residential area.

• Connecting a television to a satellite dish with fibre-optic cable.

• A fiber-optic cable can be used to connect a distant building or area to the main network in a large enterprise or organization.

Explain why hub rooms are used in LANs.

• Hub rooms are designed to enhance wireless connectivity in LANs.

• Hub rooms are used to increase the number of devices on a single network segment.

• Hub rooms are used in LANs to extend the network beyond the 100-meter limit of copper cables. Fiber-optic cables connect hub rooms to the main server room, allowing for greater flexibility and scalability.

• Hub rooms are primarily for storing backup data and files.

What is the purpose of a switch in a network?

• To store data for backup purposes.

• The purpose of a switch in a network is to connect devices and manage data traffic efficiently.

• To provide wireless connectivity to devices.

• To amplify the signal in a network.