Computer Network Basics

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Which device acts as a 'gate' between two distinct networks?

  • Link
  • Switch
  • Gateway (correct)
  • Bridge

What is responsible for packaging the data into understandable packets in a network?

  • Application layer
  • Transport layer
  • Internet layer (correct)
  • Network access layer

Which communication protocol defines how high-level applications can access the network to initiate data transfer?

  • TCP/IP (correct)
  • Ethernet
  • Wireless LAN
  • IEEE 802

Which type of transmission involves using radio or other electromagnetic signals to establish network connections?

<p>Communication satellites (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which networking tool is specifically designed to prevent and mitigate Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks?

<p>Anti-DDoS devices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a router in a computer network?

<p>Forwarding data packets between networks to reach the destination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which network device is similar to a transformer in an electricity grid?

<p>Repeaters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of servers in a computer network?

<p>Handling main computations and data storage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do computers, mobiles, and other consumer devices do in a computer network?

<p>Are end devices that users directly and frequently access (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of switches in a computer network?

<p>Repeat data to multiple ports (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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