5 Questions
Which type of network uses physical cables to connect devices?
LAN
What type of network is suitable for connecting devices within a city or a large campus?
MAN
Which networking device operates at the Data Link layer of the OSI model?
Switch
Which network topology connects each device to a central hub?
Star
What is the measure of the amount of data that can be transmitted in a given amount of time?
Bandwidth
Study Notes
Network Types and Characteristics
- Wired network uses physical cables to connect devices.
Network Suitable for Large Areas
- Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is suitable for connecting devices within a city or a large campus.
Networking Devices
- Switch operates at the Data Link layer (Layer 2) of the OSI model.
Network Topologies
- Star topology connects each device to a central hub.
Network Performance Measurement
- Bandwidth is the measure of the amount of data that can be transmitted in a given amount of time.
Test your knowledge of computer networks with this quiz covering the basics of what computer networks are, why they are necessary, different types of networks, where they are used, basic network designs, topologies, network types, and networking devices. This quiz is a helpful introduction to understanding the fundamentals of computer networking.
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