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WorksheetsHubs, Switches and Routers
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the primary function of a hub in a network?
To intelligently direct data packets to the correct destination
To connect all network devices together on an internal network
To route data packets based on their IP addresses
To store data for network devices
Why is a hub considered not intelligent?
Because it can store MAC addresses
Because it filters data to the correct port
Because it rebroadcasts data to all ports regardless of the destination
Because it can route data packets based on IP addresses
What is a key feature that differentiates a switch from a hub?
A switch rebroadcasts data to all connected devices
A switch routes data based on IP addresses
A switch learns and stores the MAC addresses of connected devices
A switch cannot connect multiple network devices
How does a switch handle data packets compared to a hub?
It requires manual configuration for each data packet
It sends data packets only to the device that is the intended recipient
It sends data packets to all connected devices
It discards all incoming data packets
What is the main role of a router in a network?
To store MAC addresses of devices
To route data packets between different networks based on IP addresses
To connect internal network devices
To rebroadcast data packets to all ports
Why can't hubs and switches route data outside their own network?
Because they do not have the capability to read or interpret IP addresses
Because they can only connect to devices within the same network
Both B and C are correct
Because they only operate on physical addresses or MAC addresses
What happens when a router receives a data packet not meant for its own network?
It forwards the data packet to another network
It discards the data packet
It stores the data packet for later processing
It sends the data packet to all connected devices
How do routers on the internet interact with each other?
By storing MAC addresses of all devices across networks
By rebroadcasting data packets to every connected network
By exchanging data packets based on their MAC addresses
By forwarding data packets to the correct network based on IP addresses
What is the significance of the color-coded data packets in the explanation?
To represent different IP addresses intended for specific networks
To indicate the speed of data transmission
To differentiate between data packets sent to hubs and switches
To show the level of security of data packets
What is the primary advantage of using switches over hubs in a network?
Switches can connect more devices than hubs
Switches can operate without electricity
Switches reduce unnecessary network traffic by directing data packets only to the intended recipient
Switches are cheaper than hubs
