Setting up SOHO Network Exam
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Which device connects your local network to the internet in a SOHO network?

  • Blender
  • Firewall
  • Router (correct)
  • Printer

    • What does SOHO stand for?

  • Small Office/Home Open
  • Solo Office/Home Organization
  • Small Office/Home Office (correct)
  • Secure Office/Home Online

    • What is the primary purpose of DHCP in a SOHO network?

  • Providing internet access
  • Assigning IP addresses automatically (correct)
  • Managing network security
  • Setting up wireless encryption

    • Which of the following is the default username and password for many home routers?  Pick admin/admin.

    <p>admin/admin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which security protocol is recommended for securing a wireless network in a SOHO setup?

    <p>WPA2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of your wireless network also known as?

    <p>SSID</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NAT (Network Address Translation) do in a SOHO network?

    <p>Maps multiple local IP addresses to a single public IP address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Port forwarding is typically used for:

    <p>Directing incoming network traffic to a specific device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a static IP address used for in a SOHO network?

    <p>Providing a consistent, unchanging IP address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A firewall is essential in a SOHO network primarily for:

    <p>Preventing unauthorized access and threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which networking device intelligently forwards data only to the device that needs it?

    <p>Switch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a DNS server in a SOHO network?

    <p>Translating domain names into IP addresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a firmware update for a router in a SOHO network?

    <p>Installing security patches and feature enhancements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does QoS (Quality of Service) help prioritize in a SOHO network?

    <p>Certain types of network traffic over others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common security best practices for a SOHO network?

    <p>Changing default passwords, enabling strong encryption, keeping firmware up to date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a VPN primarily used for in a SOHO network?

    <p>Establishing secure connections to the network from remote locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a subnet mask used for in IP addressing?

    <p>Dividing an IP address into network and host portions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which network covers a small geographic area, such as a home or office?

    <p>LAN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which network device broadcasts data to all devices in a network?

    <p>Hub</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a modem in a SOHO network?

    <p>Converting digital data into signals for transmission over the ISP network</p> Signup and view all the answers

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