Network Concepts Quiz

Which term is used to describe a network device with the primary function of providing information to other devices?

• Router

• Server

• Switch

• Firewall

What allows digital devices to interconnect and transmit data?

• Protocols

• Firewalls

• Antivirus software

• Power supply

What is a characteristic of a peer-to-peer application?

• Centralized control

• Equal privileges for all nodes

• Requires a dedicated server

• High cost of implementation

What is the delay in the amount of time for data to travel between two points on a network?

• Bandwidth

• Latency

• Throughput

• Jitter

What type of network is defined by two computers that can both send and receive requests for resources?

• Client-server network

• Peer-to-peer network

• Metropolitan area network

• Wide area network

What is a characteristic of a SOHO network?

• Supports thousands of users

• Typically used in large corporations

• Designed for small office/home office environments

• Requires complex infrastructure

What type of network must a home user access in order to do online shopping?

• Local area network (LAN)

• Wide area network (WAN)

• Personal area network (PAN)

• Virtual private network (VPN)

What is the Internet?

• A single network

• A global network of interconnected networks

• A private network for businesses

• A type of local area network

What are two functions of end devices on a network? (Choose two.)

• Provide security

• Initiate data exchanges

• Route data

• Terminate data streams

• Manage network traffic

What is an example of a binary value from everyday life?

• A traffic light

• A light switch

• A clock

• A thermometer