Essentials of Network Communication

Which of the following is considered a network hardware component?

• Web browser

• Switch

• HTTP

• Fibre optic cable

Which protocol is commonly used for secure data transmission over the internet?

• FTP

• HTTP

• HTTPS

• SMTP

Which of the following is a type of connection medium used in networking?

• Copper cable

• Firewall

• Router

• Operating system

What is the main function of network software applications?

• To physically connect devices

• To manage and facilitate communication between devices

• To provide power to network devices

• To manufacture network cables

Which data transmission method sends data one bit at a time over a single channel?

• Parallel transmission

• Serial transmission

• Broadcast transmission

• Multicast transmission

Which network architecture model divides communication functions into seven layers?

• TCP/IP Model

• OSI Model

• Hybrid Model

• Peer-to-Peer Model

Which device is responsible for forwarding data packets between computer networks?

• Switch

• Router

• Modem

• Repeater

Which protocol is used for sending emails?

• FTP

• SMTP

• POP3

• SNMP

Which of the following is NOT a type of connection medium?

• Fibre optic cable

• Wireless radio waves

• Bluetooth

• Firewall

Which software application allows users to access web pages?

• Web browser

• Switch

• Protocol analyser

• Firewall