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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?

Ring Signup and view all the answers

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

To convert digital signals to analog signals Signup and view all the answers

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

Wide Area Network (WAN) Signup and view all the answers

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

Providing physical and data link layer functionality Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the DNS protocol?

To resolve domain names to IP addresses Signup and view all the answers

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

To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6 addresses?

IPv4 addresses consist of four sets of numbers separated by periods, while IPv6 addresses are longer and use hexadecimal notation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of subnetting?

To divide a network into smaller subnetworks for efficient address allocation Signup and view all the answers

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

To identify the network and specific device on that network Signup and view all the answers