Network Hardware Quiz

Which device connects multiple network segments along the data link layer?

• Router

• Switch

• Bridge

• Hub

What is the primary function of a router?

• Connecting different network segments

• Determining the next network point for data packets

• Sharing bandwidth among devices

• Amplifying signals

Which OSI layer does a switch operate on?

• Layer 1

• Layer 2

• Layer 3

• Layer 4

What type of device is a firewall?

• A device that amplifies signals

• A device that routes data packets

• A device that prevents unauthorized access

• A device that connects different networks

Which device is used to regenerate digital signals?

• Switch

• Router

• Repeater

• Bridge

What does a modem do?

• Connects different network segments

• Amplifies network signals

• Modulates and demodulates signals

• Routes data packets

Which of the following is a hybrid network device?

• Hub

• Proxy server

• Repeater

• Switch

What is the function of a network interface controller (NIC)?

• To route data packets

• To prevent unauthorized access

• To amplify signals

• To connect a computer to a network

Which device allows clients to make indirect network connections?

• Router

• Proxy server

• Bridge

• Hub

What is the role of a gateway in a network?

• To connect multiple devices in a single segment

• To route data packets

• To amplify signals

• To connect different networks using different protocols