Types of Area Networks

Which device is used to connect multiple Ethernet devices, making them act as a single network segment?

• Router

• Hub

• NIC

• Bridge

Which device is used to extend a network by connecting two network segments?

• Switch

• Bridge

• Router

• Hub

What does a MAC address uniquely identify?

• A network

• A device on a network

• A data packet

• A network segment

Which component is necessary for a computer to communicate over a network?

• Hub

• NIC

• Bridge

• Router

What is the function of a network switch in a local area network (LAN)?

• To connect different networks

• To provide wireless access

• To connect devices within the same network

• To assign IP addresses

What is the purpose of network hardware?

• To allow computers to connect to one another

• To store data

• To process information

• To display graphics

Which of the following is a type of network hardware?

• Printer

• Wireless access point

• Monitor

• Keyboard

What does a router do in a network?

• Connects different networks

• Stores data

• Displays images

• Processes information

What does NIC stand for in network hardware?

• Network Interface Card

• Network Information Center

• Network Internet Connection

• Network Internal Circuit