Router Functions in Networking

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

• To store data.

• To connect different networks.

• To increase internet speed.

• To provide security.

Which of the following is true about a router's interface?

• It can connect to multiple networks simultaneously.

• It is connected to a separate network.

• It stores the router's configuration.

• It provides power to the router.

What must each host know to connect to the network where it is attached?

• The MAC address of the router

• The IPv4 address of the router interface

• The subnet mask

• The DNS server address

What protocol can dynamically assign the default gateway address?

• DNS

• DHCP

• FTP

• HTTP

What is the role of a router in a network?

• To act as a firewall

• To serve as a gateway to other networks

• To provide internet access

• To store data

Which of the following is NOT a way to configure the default gateway address?

• Statically

• Dynamically

• Through DHCP

• Through DNS

What is the default setting for wireless routers regarding DHCP servers?

• They are usually set to be DHCP servers by default.

• They are usually set to be DNS servers by default.

• They are usually set to be firewalls by default.

• They are usually set to be proxies by default.

What type of address does a DHCP server provide to hosts on a network?

• IPv4 address

• MAC address

• URL address

• Email address

What type of addresses do most DHCP servers assign to hosts on the internal network?

• Public addresses

• Private addresses

• Static addresses

• Dynamic addresses

Which network device is used to connect a local network to the internet?

• Hub

• Router

• Switch

• Repeater