Network Quiz I

What is a node in a network?

• A type of software used for network management.

• A device or point in a network that can send, receive, or forward data.

• A physical location where data is stored.

• A protocol for data transmission.

What are transmission media?

• Transmission media are software protocols.

• Transmission media are the way data is transmitted.

• Transmission media are the rules of data transmissions.

• Transmission media refer to the types of network devices.

How do transmission media connect devices?

• They connect devices through software applications only.

• They connect devices by storing data in the cloud.

• Transmission media connect devices by providing a cabled or wireless pathway.

• They connect devices by using only fiber optics.

What is network hardware?

• Network hardware refers to software applications used for data management.

• Network hardware includes only the cables used for internet connections.

• Network hardware is the virtual environment for cloud computing.

• Network hardware is the physical devices used to connect computers and manage data traffic in a network.

What does LAN stand for?

• Longitudinal Area Network

• Local Access Network

• Local Area Network

• Large Area Network

Describe a Local Area Network (LAN).

• A Local Area Network (LAN) is a type of wireless communication used in mobile devices.

• A Local Area Network (LAN) is a global network connecting multiple cities.

• A Local Area Network (LAN) is a network that connects devices within a small area, enabling resource sharing and communication.

• A Local Area Network (LAN) is a network that only connects devices in different countries.

Give an example of a LAN in a home setting.

• A public Wi-Fi network at a coffee shop.

• A home Wi-Fi network connecting multiple devices like laptops, smartphones, and smart TVs.

• A cellular network used for mobile phones.

• A satellite internet connection for rural areas.

What is the difference between LAN and WAN?

• LAN covers entire cities; WAN covers neighborhoods.

• LAN is slower than WAN; WAN is faster.

• LAN is for small areas; WAN is for large areas.

• LAN is a type of internet connection; WAN is not.

What does WAN stand for?

• Wide Area Network

• Wireless Access Network

• World Area Network

• Wide Access Network

What is the role of a switch in a Local Area Network (LAN)?

• To provide internet access to devices.

• To connect different networks over long distances.

• To connect devices within the same network and manage data traffic.

• To store and retrieve data from a database.