Networking Basics Quiz

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What is the purpose of a network interface card (NIC) in a computer?

To store data on the computer
To connect the computer to the power source
To increase the processing speed of the computer
To connect the computer to a network (correct)

What is the function of an IP address in computer networking?

To determine the physical location of the computer
To manage the computer's memory usage
To uniquely identify a computer on a network (correct)
To identify the type of computer being used

What role does a router play in a network?

It provides electrical power to the network devices
It increases the internet speed for all connected devices
It forwards data packets between computer networks (correct)
It stores all the data being transferred in the network

Match the following networking components with their functions:

Router = Forwards data packets between computer networks Switch = Connects devices within a single computer network Firewall = Monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic Modem = Converts digital signals to analog for transmission over phone lines Signup and view all the answers

Match the following network topologies with their descriptions:

Bus = Single cable connects all devices in a linear fashion Star = Central hub connects all devices directly Ring = Each device is connected to exactly two other devices, forming a ring Mesh = Every device is connected to every other device Signup and view all the answers

Match the following network protocols with their functions:

TCP = Provides reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of a stream of packets on the internet IP = Responsible for addressing and routing packets of data so they are sent to the correct destination UDP = Connectionless protocol that does not guarantee delivery or order of packets HTTP = Used for transmitting hypertext documents on the World Wide Web Signup and view all the answers

Wat is het verschil tussen een symbolische link en een harde link in Linux?

Een harde link verwijdert de oorspronkelijke bestandsinformatie niet wanneer het oorspronkelijke bestand wordt verwijderd, terwijl een symbolische link dat wel doet. (B) Signup and view all the answers