5 Questions
What is the function of routers in a network?
Connect multiple networks and direct network traffic between them
What is the main role of switches in a network?
Connect devices within a local area network (LAN)
What is the primary function of hubs in a network?
Receive data packets and broadcast them to all devices connected to the hub
What is the purpose of Network Interface Cards (NICs) in a network?
Enable devices to connect to a network
What is the role of modems in a network?
Facilitate communication between the network and external systems
Study Notes
Network Devices
Routers
- Direct traffic between multiple networks, connecting them and facilitating communication
Switches
- Connect multiple devices within a network, forwarding data packets to the intended recipient
Hubs
- Simple network devices that repeat incoming data signals, broadcasting them to all connected devices
Network Interface Cards (NICs)
- Physical components installed in devices, enabling them to connect to a network and transmit/receive data
Modems
- Facilitate communication between a network and the Internet, converting digital data to analog signals for transmission over phone lines
Test your knowledge of network hardware with this Year 8 ICT quiz on routers and switches. Learn about the functions of routers in connecting networks and directing traffic, as well as the role of switches in connecting devices within a local area network (LAN).
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