Networking Concepts Quiz

What is a router used for in a network?

• To secure the network

• To connect devices within the same LAN

• To route data between different networks

• To monitor data flow

Which device connects multiple devices within the same local network?

• Router

• Switch

• Server

• Firewall

What is the purpose of a firewall in a network?

• To store data for sharing

• To control and monitor network traffic

• To connect to the internet

• To provide power to devices

What is the term for a unique identifier for a device on a network?

• Bandwidth

• Server

• IP Address

• Topology

What does 'bandwidth' refer to in a network?

• The speed of a router

• The capacity of a network connection

• The size of a server

• The number of devices on the network

In which topology are all devices connected to a central hub?

• Bus Topology

• Star Topology

• Ring Topology

• Mesh Topology

What is a major disadvantage of a bus topology?

• Complex setup

• Central device failure affects the entire network

• Single point of failure in the communication line

• Expensive to implement

Which topology offers the highest reliability and redundancy?

• Bus Topology

• Star Topology

• Ring Topology

• Mesh Topology

What happens if a device fails in a ring topology?

• Only that device is affected

• The entire network may be disrupted

• The central hub stops working

• Data continues flowing in the opposite direction

Which topology might be ideal for a small office with limited devices?

• Star Topology

• Bus Topology

• Ring Topology

• Mesh Topology