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What are the two primary functions of a network device?
What are the two primary functions of a network device?
- Forwarding data packets and allowing multiple devices to use the same internet connection (correct)
- Monitoring and filtering network traffic based on security policies
- Modulating and demodulating analog carrier signals
- Providing dedicated point-to-point links between devices
What is the main purpose of a modem?
What is the main purpose of a modem?
- To establish a fully connected mesh network topology
- To provide dedicated point-to-point links between devices
- To monitor and filter network traffic
- To modulate and demodulate analog carrier signals for encoding and decoding digital information (correct)
What is the primary function of a firewall?
What is the primary function of a firewall?
- To modulate and demodulate analog carrier signals
- To allow multiple devices to use the same internet connection
- To monitor and filter incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security policies (correct)
- To manage traffic between networks by forwarding data packets
Which type of network topology has every device connected to a central controller?
Which type of network topology has every device connected to a central controller?
What is the main advantage of a mesh network topology?
What is the main advantage of a mesh network topology?
What is the main disadvantage of a mesh network topology?
What is the main disadvantage of a mesh network topology?
What type of data transmission involves data flowing in one direction only?
What type of data transmission involves data flowing in one direction only?
Which device creates a single network from multiple network segments?
Which device creates a single network from multiple network segments?
What is a device that connects two or more packet-switched networks or subnetworks?
What is a device that connects two or more packet-switched networks or subnetworks?
Which network device allows devices to communicate by exchanging data packets?
Which network device allows devices to communicate by exchanging data packets?
What is an example of a full-duplex data transmission?
What is an example of a full-duplex data transmission?
Which networking hardware device is responsible for allowing hardware on a computer network to communicate with each other?
Which networking hardware device is responsible for allowing hardware on a computer network to communicate with each other?
What is a key advantage of a bus topology?
What is a key advantage of a bus topology?
In a bus topology, what is the function of a tap?
In a bus topology, what is the function of a tap?
What is a major disadvantage of a bus topology?
What is a major disadvantage of a bus topology?
In a ring topology, how is data transmitted?
In a ring topology, how is data transmitted?
What is a key advantage of a tree topology?
What is a key advantage of a tree topology?
What is a disadvantage of a tree topology?
What is a disadvantage of a tree topology?
What is the main disadvantage of a hybrid network topology?
What is the main disadvantage of a hybrid network topology?
Which of the following is NOT a category of computer network?
Which of the following is NOT a category of computer network?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes a LAN from a WAN?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes a LAN from a WAN?
What is the primary function of a Campus Area Network (CAN)?
What is the primary function of a Campus Area Network (CAN)?
In the given example, how many computers are connected to the hub in the closet?
In the given example, how many computers are connected to the hub in the closet?
Which of the following statements about WLANs is true?
Which of the following statements about WLANs is true?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) from a Local Area Network (LAN)?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) from a Local Area Network (LAN)?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes a Personal Area Network (PAN) from other network types?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes a Personal Area Network (PAN) from other network types?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
What type of network would be most suitable for interconnecting multiple Local Area Networks (LANs) within a city?
What type of network would be most suitable for interconnecting multiple Local Area Networks (LANs) within a city?
Which of the following statements about WANs is correct?
Which of the following statements about WANs is correct?
Study Notes
- Functions of network devices include managing traffic between networks by forwarding data packets and allowing multiple devices to use the same Internet connection.
- Modem is a network device that modulates and demodulates analog carrier signals for encoding and decoding digital information.
- A firewall is a network security device that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on established security policies.
- Different types of connections include point-to-point and multipoint, with various physical topologies like tree and mesh.
- Network devices such as switches, bridges, and routers facilitate communication and interaction among hardware on a computer network.
- Router connects two or more packet-switched networks or subnetworks and does not have direct traffic and link between devices.
- Common network topologies include bus, ring, and tree, each with its advantages and disadvantages in terms of installation and fault tolerance.
- Categories of networks include LAN, WLAN, CAN, MAN, WAN, and PAN, each serving different geographic areas and connectivity needs.
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Explore the fundamentals of data communication and networks, including data flow, simplex, half-duplex, full-duplex, and network devices. Learn about message delivery options and data representation through text, numbers, images, audio, and video. Watch related videos for a comprehensive understanding of the topic.
