L2: Network Devices

Which of the following devices broadcasts a signal to all other devices on a network?

• A Hub
• A Switch
• A Gateway
• A Server

What is the name for any device connected to a network? 

• Node
• Server
• Workstation
• Hub

Which device routes a data packet to the specific node to which it is addressed?

• A Switch
• A Bridge
• A Hub
• A Server

The MAC address is on the Network Interface Card.

• True
• False

Switches are more expensive than hubs.

• True
• False

What type of network is this?
In this network all the workstations, servers and printers are interconnected to one another individually, not to a central hub.

• Ring Network
• Star Network
• Bus Network
• Mesh Network

What type of network is this?
In this network all the workstations, servers and printers are joined to one main cable. At each end of the cable a terminator is fitted to stop signals reflecting back down.

• Ring Network
• Star Network
• Bus Network
• Mesh Network

What type of network is this?
Each device (workstation, server, printer) is connected to two other devices, this forms a loop for the signals to travel around. Each packet of data on the network travels in one direction and each device receives each packet in turn until the destination device receives it.

• Ring Network
• Star Network
• Bus Network
• Mesh Network

What type of network is this?
Each device on the network has its own cable that connects to a switch or hub in the centre

• Ring Network
• Star Network
• Bus Network
• Mesh Network

Bluetooth is an example of..

• personal area network
• local area network
• virtual private network
• none of the mentioned