Quiz on Computer Networking

Which device is primarily used to interconnect networks?

• Bridge

• Switch

• Router

• Hub

What type of cable is commonly used for telephone communications and modern Ethernet networks?

• Coaxial Cable

• Fiber Optic Cable

• Shielded Twisted-Pair Cable

• Twisted-Pair Cable

Which cabling connects the telecommunications rooms with the work areas?

• Vertical Cabling

• Horizontal Cabling

• Backbone Cabling

• Distribution Cabling

What does MDI stand for in networking?

• Media-Dynamic Interface

• Media-Dependent Interface

• Media-Dedicated Interface

• Media-Defined Interface

Which type of Ethernet cable is used to connect different devices directly?

• Patch Cable

• Fiber Cable

• Crossover Cable

• Straight-Through Cable

What is the maximum length for horizontal cabling from a termination point in the telecommunications room?

• 50 meters

• 120 meters

• 90 meters

• 100 meters

Which device receives a frame and regenerates each bit of the frame to the appropriate destination port?

• Router

• Switch

• Bridge

• Hub

What type of cable is used to connect a computer to a switch?

• Coaxial Cable

• Fiber Optic Cable

• Straight-Through Cable

• Crossover Cable

Which of the following is a disadvantage of UTP cabling?

• Prone to electrical noise

• High cost

• Limited bandwidth

• Difficult to install

What is the primary function of a router in a LAN?

• To connect devices within the same network

• To interconnect different networks

• To amplify signals

• To provide power to devices