Access Point

Modem

Switch

Router

To provide internet access to devices

To amplify signals in a network

To store data for backup purposes

The purpose of a switch in networking is to connect devices and manage data traffic within a local area network.

A modem amplifies internet signals for better speed.

A modem connects and converts digital data to analog signals and vice versa for internet access.

A modem provides wireless connectivity without any cables.

A modem stores data for offline access.

To increase internet speed

To store data permanently

To connect devices in a network and facilitate data transmission.

To power devices in a network

Wi-Fi is a type of smartphone.

Wi-Fi is a brand of computer hardware.

Wi-Fi is a programming language.

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices to connect to the internet and communicate over a local area network.

A hub operates at the network layer, while a switch operates at the data link layer.

A hub can filter data, while a switch cannot.

A hub connects devices directly, while a switch connects to a router.

A hub broadcasts data to all devices, while a switch sends data only to the intended recipient.

Limited Area Network

Local Access Network

Local Area Network

Large Area Network

An IP address is a unique numerical label assigned to each device on a network.

A type of computer virus

A software application for browsing the internet

A method for encrypting data

The role of a firewall in a network is to protect the network by controlling traffic and preventing unauthorized access.

To increase the speed of the network

To store data for backup purposes

To provide internet access to all devices

The type of hardware used in a network

The software protocols that manage network traffic

Network topology is the layout or structure of a network, including the arrangement of nodes and connections.

The speed of data transfer in a network

To increase the speed of the computer's CPU

The purpose of a network interface card (NIC) is to connect a computer or device to a network.

To store data permanently

To provide power to the computer's components

Virtual Private Network

Variable Private Network

Virtual Protected Network

Virtual Public Network

Wired networks are faster than wireless networks in all cases.

Wireless networks require physical cables for connections.

Wired networks use satellites for communication.

Wired networks use cables for connections, while wireless networks use radio waves.

Bandwidth is the physical distance between network devices.

Bandwidth is the amount of time data takes to travel across a network.

Bandwidth refers to the number of devices connected to a network.

Bandwidth is the maximum rate of data transfer across a network path, measured in bits per second.

To assign IP addresses to devices on a network automatically.

To provide internet access to devices.

To store files and data for users.

To connect different networks together.

A proxy server acts as an intermediary between a user and the internet, providing anonymity and security.

A proxy server is used to connect devices in a local area network.

A proxy server is used to store data for backup purposes.

A proxy server is a type of firewall.

Latency is the time it takes for data to travel from the source to the destination.

Latency refers to the number of devices connected to a network.

Latency refers to the physical distance between network devices.

Latency is the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a network.