NETWORK ADMINISTRATION MIDTERM EXAM MCQ 24-25

What is a key feature of a LAN (Local Area Network)?

• It spans multiple countries globally

• It covers a small geographical area like a single building

• It connects multiple WANs

Which network device forwards data to the intended recipient based on MAC addresses?

• Hub

• Switch

• Modem

Which network type spans a city or large campus?

• LAN

• MAN

• GAN

What role does a router play in a network?

• It connects different networks together and routes data.

• It broadcasts data to all devices in a network.

• It converts analog signals to digital signals

In which topology is data sent in one direction, with each device having two neighbors?

• Ring Topology

• Star Topology

• Mesh Topology

Which device acts as a gate between two different networks?

• Switch

• Hub

• Gateway

What is a disadvantage of Bus Topology?

• It requires expensive cabling.

• It has limited scalability and is prone to collisions.

• If one device fails, the entire network is affected.

What is the most common example of a WAN?

• A campus network

• The Internet

• A home network

Which topology provides high redundancy and reliability?

• Mesh Topology

• Bus Topology

• Star Topology

Which device connects multiple Ethernet devices and broadcasts data to all devices in a network?

• Hub

• Router

• Gateway