Networks for a Purpose: Network Hardware

What are the two types of network connections?

• Wired and Wireless

• Analog and Digital

• Static and Dynamic

• Local and Remote

Name one type of cable used in networking.

• USB cable

• Ethernet cable

• Coaxial cable

• Fiber optic cable

What does UTP stand for?

• Universal Twisted Pair

• Unshielded Twisted Protocol

• Unshielded Transmission Pair

• Unshielded Twisted Pair

What type of cable uses light to transmit data?

• Optical fiber cable

• Ethernet cable

• Twisted pair cable

• Coaxial cable

What is a hub used for in a network?

• A hub is used to store data in a network.

• A hub is used to power devices in a network.

• A hub is used to secure a network from unauthorized access.

• A hub is used to connect multiple devices in a network and facilitate communication between them.

How many sockets do most hubs have?

• 4 to 7

• 2 to 5

• 8 to 10

• 1 to 3

What does a switch do in a network?

• A switch encrypts data for secure transmission.

• A switch connects devices to the internet directly.

• A switch amplifies signals to extend network range.

• A switch forwards data between devices in a network based on their MAC addresses.

How do switches differ from hubs?

• Switches are more efficient and intelligent than hubs, as they direct data to specific devices rather than broadcasting to all.

• Switches are older technology compared to hubs.

• Hubs can connect to more devices than switches can.

• Switches and hubs perform the same function without any differences.

What is the role of a server in a network?

• A server is used solely for gaming purposes.

• A server only stores data without sharing it.

• A server provides resources, data, or services to clients in a network.

• A server connects clients to the internet without providing any resources.

What is a print server?

• A print server is software that only works on local computers without networking.

• A print server is a type of printer that prints documents directly.

• A print server is a hardware device that only connects to one printer.

• A print server is a device or software that manages print requests and allows multiple users to share printers over a network.