Routing and Network Communication Quiz

What is the process of selecting the best path for data packets to travel from one network to another called?

• Routing

• Switching

• Bridging

• Filtering

What does routing software on a host device use to choose a route from a routing table?

• Packet's destination, contents, or purpose

• User's preference

• Network administrator's input

• Random selection

Which of the following is NOT a criterion used by routers to make routing decisions?

• Color of the packet

• Distance

• Cost

• Traffic conditions

Why is routing important in network communication?

• It makes network communication more efficient and reliable.

• It increases the cost of network maintenance.

• It slows down data transmission.

• It limits the number of devices in a network.

What is a network made of in the context of routing?

• Machines, called nodes, and paths or links that connect those nodes

• Only computers

• Wireless signals

• Fiber optic cables only

What is the process of choosing a path for traffic within a network and between or across networks called?

• Switching

• Routing

• Bridging

• Tunneling

Which layer does routing use to deliver packets by selecting the best path from one network to another?

• Layer 1

• Layer 2

• Layer 3

• Layer 4

What is another name for Static Routing?

• Adaptive Routing

• Nonadaptive Routing

• Dynamic Routing

• Default Routing

Which of the following is an advantage of Static Routing?

• Automatically updates routes

• Requires no manual setup

• The administrator manually sets it up

• It is complex and slow

What is another name for Dynamic Routing?

• Adaptive Routing

• Static Routing

• Default Routing

• Manual Routing