Network Fundamentals Quiz

What is a server?

• Powerful computer that provides services to other computer.

• Computer that ask for the service

• Physical connection between other computer

• Computer that send/receive data from the central computer.

What is a client?

• Powerful computer that provides services to other computer.

• Computer that ask for the service

• Physical connection between other computer

• Central computer that send/receive data

What is a communication media?

• Powerful media that provides services to other computer.

• Computer that ask for the service

• Physical connection between other devices

• Device that send/receive data

What is a protocol?

• Peripheral device

• Circuit board used as client

• Rules for networks and communications

• Circuit board that send/receive data

Which device performs the function of determining the path that messages should take through internetworks?

• Web server

• Router

• DSL modem

• Firewall

Which of the following is considered as the largest public network?

• Internet

• Extranet

• Intranet

• internet

Which hardware allows a device to connect to the Internet?

• Switch

• Hub

• Modem

• NIC

Which hardware is used to boosts the network signal when travelling a long distance?

• Switch

• Router

• Modem

• Repeater

Which of the following is best described this setup: the computers are linked via transmission media to exchange information?

• Network

• Electronic communication

• Internetwork

• Computer network

What do you call the network of a company closes to the rest of the world and allows only specific users?

• Intranet

• Internet

• Internetwork

• Extranet