CPT C10 Networking (Network Hardware and Addresses)

State the network device responsible for forwarding data packets between different networks.

What are the functions of a network switch?

• Connects devices within a LAN

• Assigns IP addresses to network devices

• Forwards data only to the intended recipient device

• Converts digital signals into analog for transmission over telephone lines

What are the key functions of a modem in a network?

• Converts digital signals into analog for transmission

• Stores frequently accessed web pages

• Converts analog signals into digital for processing by computers

• Creates a wireless network for devices to connect

State the network device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network.

Which of the following statements about a Network Interface Controller (NIC) are true?

• It is only used in wireless networks

• It is a hardware component that allows a computer to connect to a network

• It has a unique MAC address for identification

• It converts data between analog and digital formats

A school is expanding its computer network. They want to connect multiple computers in a lab so that they can communicate efficiently within the local area network (LAN). Which device should they install?

• router

• switch

• wireless access point

• network interface controller

Sarah is working from home and needs to connect her desktop computer to the internet using a wired connection. Which of the following devices must be present in her computer for this connection to work?

• router

• network interface controller

• ethernet port

• wireless access point

Lisa's office has a .............. to connect multiple computers to form a local area network (LAN) and ensure that data is sent only to the correct recipient device.

A school is installing Wi-Fi in its library. The device they need to allow students to connect wirelessly to the school’s network is a __________.

Mark connects his laptop to a Wi-Fi network at a café. The router assigns a unique address to his laptop for communication within the network. Which type(s) of address could be assigned?

• MAC address

• IPv4 address

• IPv6 address

• subnet mask