Network Devices Quiz

[...] firewalls are software applications that filter traffic entering and exiting a host machine, like a PC.

• Host-based

• Network-based

• Cloud-based

• Hardware-based

A [...] provides connectivity to hosts within the same LAN.

• switch

• router

• modem

• firewall

A firewall which combines a traditional firewall with more advanced filtering functionalities is known as a '[...] firewall'.

• next-generation

• basic

• standard

• legacy

[...] is a device that accesses a service made available by a server.

• client

• server

• router

• switch

What does LAN stand for?

• Local Area Network

• Large Area Network

• Light Access Node

• Logical Access Network

A [...] is used to send data over the Internet.

• router

• printer

• monitor

• keyboard

A computer network is a digital telecommunications network which allows [...] to share resources.

• nodes

• trees

• rivers

• buildings

[...] and [...] are also known as 'end hosts' or 'endpoints'.

• Servers / clients

• Routers / switches

• Firewalls / gateways

• Hubs / repeaters

A [...] monitors and controls network traffic based on configured rules.

• firewall

• router

• switch

• modem

A [...] is a device that provides functions or services for clients.

• server

• client

• router

• switch