Types of Computer Networks Quiz
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Which type of network connects devices within a limited geographical area like a home or office?

  • Wireless Network
  • Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
  • Local Area Network (LAN) (correct)
  • Wide Area Network (WAN)

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

  • To connect multiple devices within a LAN
  • To convert digital signals to analog signals
  • To manage data traffic within a network
  • To direct data traffic between different networks (correct)

What is the term for the arrangement of devices and connections in a network?

  • Network design
  • Network architecture
  • Network topology (correct)
  • Network configuration

Which type of network topology connects devices in a circular manner?

<p>Ring (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To convert digital signals to analog signals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a network that spans across large distances, connecting LANs and other networks together?

<p>Wide Area Network (WAN) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Network Interface Card (NIC)?

<p>Providing physical and data link layer functionality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the DNS protocol?

<p>To resolve domain names to IP addresses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a firewall in network security?

<p>To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6 addresses?

<p>IPv4 addresses consist of four sets of numbers separated by periods, while IPv6 addresses are longer and use hexadecimal notation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of subnetting?

<p>To divide a network into smaller subnetworks for efficient address allocation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the subnet mask in an IP address?

<p>To identify the network and specific device on that network (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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