Quiz #2 - BLIS

What is Circuit Switching?

• A store-and-forward messaging system

• A dedicated path for communication

• A method that divides data into packets

• A type of wireless communication

Which of the following is an example of Packet Switching?

• Telex systems

• Internet communication

• Direct file transfer

• Traditional telephone calls

What are Primary Sources?

• Sources that summarize existing research

• Compilations of information from various sources

• Original materials providing firsthand accounts

• Sources that interpret primary data

Which type of network connects devices within a limited area?

• Wide Area Network (WAN)

• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

• Local Area Network (LAN)

• Personal Area Network (PAN)

What is the purpose of a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

• To provide internet access to a city

• To create a secure connection over a public network

• To connect devices in a local area

• To manage network traffic

What does Ethernet define?

• Wireless communication standards

• How devices connect over a wired medium

• Protocols for data transmission

• Network security measures

Which of the following is NOT a component of a network?

• Web Browsers

• Transmission Media

• Network Interface Card (NIC)

• End Devices

What is the role of routers in a network?

• To connect devices within a LAN

• To forward data packets between different networks

• To protect a network from unauthorized access

• To store data temporarily

Which of the following is an example of a Secondary Source?

• An encyclopedia entry

• A patent for a new invention

• A textbook explaining a scientific theory

• A researcher's lab notes

What is the main function of firewalls in a network?

• To connect devices

• To manage network traffic

• To protect against unauthorized access

• To store data