Computer Networking Hardware Quiz

What is another name for a network interface controller?

• Switch

• Network interface card

• Router

• Wireless access point

What does a wireless access point allow wireless-enabled devices to do?

• Connect to a wired network

• Access the internet without a router

• Access the network without cables

• Extend the range of the internet

How does a switch effectively segment the network?

• By sending traffic to all devices

• By only sending traffic to the correct device

• By broadcasting packets to all connections

• By using a combination of hubs and bridges

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

• Send data between computers on a local area network

• Connect a local area network to a wide area network

• Learn where devices are on the network

• Send data between switches

What type of cable is usually used to connect desktop computers to a switch?

• CAT5 cable

• Unshielded twisted pair copper cable

• Fibre-optic cable

• Coaxial cable

What is the main advantage of fibre-optic cables over copper cables?

• They are more flexible

• They are cheaper

• They have a higher bandwidth

• They are easier to install

What is the backbone of the internet made of?

• Ethernet cables

• Twisted pair cables

• Fibre-optic cables

• Coaxial cables

What does a network interface controller use to govern communication?

• Protocol

• IP address

• Bandwidth

• Switch

What is the main concern with wireless connections?

• Security

• Low bandwidth

• Reliability

• Interference

What does a router use to route traffic?

• Bandwidth

• IP address

• Protocol

• Network interface card address