Chapter 6

What does a network consist of?

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Which type of network connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area?  

What is the role of a sending device in a network?

• It initiates an instruction to transmit data, instructions, or information

• It receives the data

• It stores data temporarily

• It provides internet access

What is the function of a receiving device in a network?

• It encrypts the data for security

• It processes and interprets the received data

• It initiates the transmission of data

• It stores data permanently

Which of the following best describes a network protocol?

• A set of rules governing data communication

• A physical device used to connect networks

• A type of software for data storage

• A method for data encryption

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

• To store data for future access

• To provide a user interface for network management

• To direct data packets between different networks

• To encrypt data for secure transmission

What is the main function of a switch in a network?

• To connect devices within the same network

• To provide internet access to users

• To encrypt data for secure transmission

• To store data for backup purposes

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

• The number of devices connected to a network

• The physical distance between two network devices

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

• The type of data being transmitted

Which of the following describes a wireless modem?

• It is only used in offices

• It requires an Ethernet cable to function

• It uses a mobile phone provider’s network to connect to the Internet wirelessly

• It connects computers to a wired network

What does WLAN stand for?

• Wide Local Area Network

• Wide Local Advanced Network

• Wired Local Area Network

• Wireless Local Area Network