Basic Computer Networking

What is the main function of Cisco Packet Tracer?

• Designing and simulating computer networks

• Creating 3D animations

• Editing text documents

• Programming mobile applications

Which icon is used to add a router device in Cisco Packet Tracer?

• Computer icon

• Box icon with a circular arrow

• Box icon with a '+' sign

• Transmitter tower icon

The type of cable used to connect a PC to a switch is

• Straight-Through Cable

• Fiber Optic Cable

• Crossover Cable

• Console Cable

The icon used to add devices like PC or router in Cisco Packet Tracer is

• Delete icon

• Place Note icon

• Add a Simple PDU icon

• Devices icon at the bottom left

The simulation mode in Cisco Packet Tracer is useful for

• Drawing network diagrams

• Deleting network devices

• Visually seeing data packet flow

• Changing interface colors

A network that covers a limited area such as a building or school is called

• PAN

• LAN

• WAN

• MAN

An example of a MAN network application is

• Bluetooth network between smartphone and headset

• Network between bank branches in one city

• Computer network in a house

• Global internet network

The main characteristic of a WAN network is

• Data transfer speed is lower than LAN

• Only uses wireless connections

• Covers very large geographical areas

• Uses fiber optic cables

The following device is NOT commonly used in a LAN network:

• Communication satellite

• Switch

• Router

• Hub

The data transfer speed on a LAN network usually ranges from

• 10-1000 Mbps

• 50-100 Gbps

• 1-10 Mbps

• 1-10 Gbps