Quiz on Local Area Networks (LANs) Systems and Configurations

What is a network?

• A single computer

• A type of software

• A hardware component

• A group of interconnected computers

What is the role of a server in a network?

• To manage network resources

• To connect to the internet

• To provide power to devices

• To store data locally

What does LAN stand for?

• Limited Area Network

• Large Area Network

• Local Area Network

• Longitudinal Area Network

Which of the following is NOT a type of network?

• Global Area Network

• Local Area Network

• Wide Area Network

• Metropolitan Area Network

What is the maximum number of cable segments allowed between two computers in a 10 Mbps Ethernet network?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

In a star topology, how are devices connected?

• Randomly

• In a linear fashion

• In a closed loop

• To a central hub

What is a full mesh topology?

• Every node is connected to every other node

• Nodes are connected in a line

• Only some nodes are interconnected

• Nodes are connected to a central hub

Which topology uses a central cable to connect all devices?

• Tree Topology

• Bus Topology

• Star Topology

• Ring Topology

What is a workstation in networking?

• A central hub

• A type of network protocol

• A server managing network resources

• A computer that requests resources from a network

What does the term 'protocol' refer to in networking?

• Standards for data transmission

• A software application

• A type of network topology

• A hardware component