Networking Basics: Types and Definitions
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What is the primary purpose of the Domain Name System (DNS)?

  • To monitor and control network traffic
  • To transfer files between clients and servers
  • To translate domain names into IP addresses (correct)
  • To encrypt data for secure communication

Which of the following is a key feature of a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

  • Facilitating secure data transmission over public networks (correct)
  • Allowing direct communication between devices
  • Enabling the use of satellite-based connectivity
  • Providing faster internet speeds

What is the primary function of a network firewall?

  • To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic (correct)
  • To enable communication between devices using radio waves
  • To translate domain names into IP addresses
  • To provide faster internet speeds through 5G technology

What is the main advantage of Edge Computing compared to traditional cloud computing?

<p>Faster data processing and reduced latency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following protocols is primarily used for sending email messages between servers?

<p>SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a Local Area Network (LAN)?

<p>A network covering a small geographical area within a single building or campus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a router in a network?

<p>To connect multiple networks together and enable data exchange between them (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which network protocol suite governs communication over the internet and many private networks?

<p>TCP/IP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a switch in a network?

<p>To connect multiple devices within a LAN, allowing them to communicate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of a network?

<p>Network protocols (like TCP/IP) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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