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Local Area Network (LAN) Fundamentals

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What is the primary function of a hub in a Local Area Network?

To enable computers on a network to communicate (correct)
To connect a printer to multiple computers
To connect multiple networks together
To provide internet access to all computers

What type of cable is commonly used in computer networking?

Fiber Optic Cable
Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cable
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable (correct)
Coaxial Cable

What is the main difference between a hub and a switch?

A switch can only connect to two computers
A hub is faster than a switch
A switch can identify the intended destination of information (correct)
A hub is more expensive than a switch

What is the purpose of a bridge in a network?

To connect multiple networks together (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a router in a network?

To pass information between two networks (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of connector is used to connect computers to category 5 UTP cables?

RJ45 Connector (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of a computer network?

File sharing and remote file access (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can a computer network resolve the issue of storage capacity?

By designing a storage server on the network (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major drawback of computer networks?

Security issues (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a computer system in a network gets affected by a computer virus?

There is a possible threat of other systems getting affected too (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of a main file server breaking down in a computer network?

The system becomes useless (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of computer networks in terms of software installation?

Software can be stored or installed on a server and used by different workstations (A) Signup and view all the answers

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