Computer Networks Quiz 3

What is a network?

• Set of programs

• Connected devices

• A type of software

• Internet protocol

The device that connects two different networks is a:

• Switch

• Router

• Repeater

• Hub

Which device broadcasts data to all ports?

• Switch

• Router

• Modem

• Hub

A NIC card is used to:

• Connect to a printer

• Play sound

• Connect to a network

• Process emails

What is the role of a modem?

• Convert data formats

• Store IP addresses

• Connect to the internet

• Manage firewalls

What is topology?

• Encryption standard

• Logical layout of a network

• IP allocation

• Type of cabling

Star topology connects all devices to:

• Backbone cable

• A ring

• Central hub

• Each other

Mesh topology is:

• Outdated

• Fully connected

• Centralized

• Rarely fault-tolerant

Ring topology fails if:

• Hub breaks

• Router fails

• One node breaks

• Modem is off

Bus topology uses:

• Twisted pair

• Fiber ring

• Backbone cable

• VPN