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What is the primary function of a NIC (Network Interface Card)?
What is the primary function of a NIC (Network Interface Card)?
- Concentrate on connections and allow the network to see hosts as a single unit
- Regenerate analog or digital signals
- Convert network data formats and perform basic data transmission management
- Physically connect host devices to the network media (correct)
What is the unique code used to identify each NIC?
What is the unique code used to identify each NIC?
- Default gateway
- IP address
- Subnet mask
- Media Access Control (MAC) address (correct)
What is the primary function of a repeater in a network?
What is the primary function of a repeater in a network?
- Physically connect host devices to the network media
- Regenerate analog or digital signals that are distorted by transmission loss due to attenuation (correct)
- Concentrate on connections and allow the network to see hosts as a single unit
- Convert network data formats and perform basic data transmission management
What is the primary function of a hub in a network?
What is the primary function of a hub in a network?
What is the primary function of a switch in a network?
What is the primary function of a switch in a network?
Which type of VPN allows external partners or customers to access a company's network?
Which type of VPN allows external partners or customers to access a company's network?
What is one of the disadvantages of VPNs mentioned in the text?
What is one of the disadvantages of VPNs mentioned in the text?
Which layer of the OSI model does a VPN operate at?
Which layer of the OSI model does a VPN operate at?
What is needed to create and manage tunnels in a VPN topology?
What is needed to create and manage tunnels in a VPN topology?
What is the primary purpose of tunneling in a VPN?
What is the primary purpose of tunneling in a VPN?
What was the major technological advancement in the 1963-present period for computer generations?
What was the major technological advancement in the 1963-present period for computer generations?
Who is known as the father of the computer?
Who is known as the father of the computer?
What was a common technological component in the 1st and 2nd generation computers?
What was a common technological component in the 1st and 2nd generation computers?
Which component was commonly used in the 1st and 2nd generation computers?
Which component was commonly used in the 1st and 2nd generation computers?
What technological advancement contributed to the smaller and faster 3rd and 4th generation computers?
What technological advancement contributed to the smaller and faster 3rd and 4th generation computers?
Which individual is associated with planning the analytical engine in the 1800s?
Which individual is associated with planning the analytical engine in the 1800s?
