Networking Quiz

What does a network allow connected computers to share?

• Only internet access
• Only software applications
• Only user passwords
• Resources such as files, printers, and internet access.

Which network type covers the largest geographical area?

• LAN

• PAN

• MAN

• WAN

Which topology uses a single backbone cable to which all network devices are attached?

• Star

• Mesh

• Bus

• Ring

What device repeats signals received on one port to all other ports?

• Router

• Switch

• Bridge

• Hub

Which layer of the OSI model handles end-to-end connections and data reliability?

• Network

• Data Link

• Transport

• Session

Which OSI layer is responsible for translating, encrypting, and compressing data?

• Session

• Application

• Presentation

• Network

What type of address is a MAC address?

• Logical

• IP Address

• Hardware

• Network

Which device uses MAC addresses to forward data to the correct port?

• Router

• Bridge

• Hub

• Switch

What type of address is used at the network layer?

• MAC Address

• Physical Address

• Logical Address

• Hostname

Which device connects dissimilar network environments?

• Hub

• Router

• Gateway

• Switch