Components in Networks

What is the primary function of a gateway in a network?

• To connect devices within a single LAN

• To manage IP addresses for all network devices

• To connect different LANs or networks

• To assign MAC addresses to devices

Which of the following best describes the role of a router?

• It connects LANs to WANs and assigns IP addresses to devices

• It connects devices within the same LAN using MAC addresses

• It amplifies network signals between segments

• It allows wireless devices to connect to a network

A static IP address is characterized by:

• Changing with each network session

• Remaining the same unless manually altered

• Assigned randomly by a router each time a device connects

• Only available in IPv6 format

Which of the following protocols is specifically designed for router communication between separate networks?

• Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)

• Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP)

• Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)

• Post Office Protocol (POP)

How does a switch differ from a router in its data forwarding process?

• A switch only uses IP addresses, while a router uses MAC addresses

• A switch operates within a single LAN, while a router forwards data between networks

• A switch transmits data to all devices, while a router forwards to the intended device

• A switch assigns IP addresses, while a router assigns MAC addresses

Why was IPv6 developed as a replacement for IPv4?

• To simplify IP addresses for easier reading

• To provide secure transmission of data

• To expand the address space for more devices

• To replace MAC addresses in routing tables

In routing, which component helps determine the most efficient path for data packets?

• MAC address table

• Routing table

• Dynamic IP table

• Static IP list

Which of these network components can function as a gateway?

• Switch

• Router

• Hub

• Repeater

What is the main advantage of using a dynamic IP address?

• It remains consistent across network sessions

• It provides enhanced security by preventing external access

• It allows the same IP address to be reused by multiple devices in sequence

• It is only compatible with IPv6 addressing

What feature enables routers to dynamically adjust routes in response to network conditions?

• IP addressing

• Network protocols

• Routing protocols

• MAC address tables