Network Hardware

Transfers data packets between computers and networks by finding the most effective route

• Hub

• Switch

• Router

Connects multiple computers together in a network. Shares data between all computers

• Router

• Hub

• Switch

• Terminator

Connects multiple computers together in a network. Only sends data to the specific computer address

• Switch
• Hub
• Repeater
• Modem

All computers have Network Interface Cards built in

• True
• False

The further apart the networked computers, the ... the signal will become

• Stronger
• Weaker

If a Hub/Switch has more Ports, more computers can be connected to the network

• True

• False

The cables connecting computers in a network can have many data packets travelling through them at once

• True
• False

The Router may split data into smaller pieces

• True
• False

If 2 computers try to send data packets at the same time there could be a ...

• Disaster
• Crash
• Collision
• Conflict

What does the Router not look for when choosing a route?

• The fastest route
• The route with the least traffic
• The cheapest route