Networking Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a router in a network?

• To connect multiple devices within a local area network (LAN)

• To convert digital signals to analogue signals

• To manage and direct data traffic between different networks

• To provide a wireless connection to devices

Which protocol is used to assign IP addresses dynamically to devices on a network?

• DNS

• DHCP

• FTP

• HTTP

What does the acronym "IP" stand for in networking?

• Internet Protocol

• Internal Process

• Interconnected Pathway

• Information Packet

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for data encryption and decryption?

• Physical layer

• Data Link layer

• Transport layer

• Presentation layer

In networking, what is a subnet mask used for?

• To identify the default gateway

• To determine the network and host portions of an IP address

• To encrypt data packets

• To assign MAC addresses to devices

Which of the following is a characteristic of a peer-to-peer network?

• Centralised control

• Equal privileges for all devices

• High scalability

• Dedicated server

What is the main function of the Domain Name System (DNS)?

• To translate domain names into IP addresses

• To manage email delivery

• To provide secure data transmission

• To allocate bandwidth to devices

Which protocol is commonly used for secure data transmission over the internet?

• HTTP

• FTP

• HTTPS

• SMTP

In the context of networking, what does the term "latency" refer to?

• The amount of data that can be transmitted in a given time

• The delay between sending and receiving data

• The strength of the wireless signal

• The number of devices connected to a network

What is the primary advantage of using a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

• Increased data transmission speed

• Enhanced security and privacy

• Simplified network management

• Reduced hardware costs