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What is the primary function of a router in a computer network?
What is the primary function of a router in a computer network?
- To connect devices to a network without the use of cables
- To uniquely identify a device's network connection
- To internally secure devices to a network
- To analyze data and choose the best routes for it (correct)
What is the purpose of a MAC address in a computer network?
What is the purpose of a MAC address in a computer network?
- To assign a unique IP address to a device
- To connect devices to a network without the use of cables
- To uniquely identify a device's network interface card (correct)
- To secure a device's network connection
What is the primary function of an access point in a computer network?
What is the primary function of an access point in a computer network?
- To connect devices to a network with the use of cables
- To connect devices to a network without the use of cables (correct)
- To choose the best routes for data to be sent across a network
- To internally secure devices to a network
What is the purpose of an IP address in a computer network?
What is the purpose of an IP address in a computer network?
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Who is credited with proposing the idea of ARPANET in 1961?
Who is credited with proposing the idea of ARPANET in 1961?
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What is the primary function of a switch in a computer network?
What is the primary function of a switch in a computer network?
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What was the primary purpose of the Comment RFC?
What was the primary purpose of the Comment RFC?
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Who developed the first true IP router, originally called a gateway?
Who developed the first true IP router, originally called a gateway?
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What was the primary purpose of the ALOHAnet network?
What was the primary purpose of the ALOHAnet network?
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What was the purpose of the SATNET network?
What was the purpose of the SATNET network?
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What was introduced to the market by AT&T, Lucent, and NCR in 1988?
What was introduced to the market by AT&T, Lucent, and NCR in 1988?
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What was introduced by the Wi-Fi Alliance in 2018?
What was introduced by the Wi-Fi Alliance in 2018?
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