Basics Computer Network Flashcards

1

What does a router do?

Converts analog signals to digital
Provides Wi-Fi access
Connects devices within a LAN
Directs traffic between multiple networks

2

What does VPN stand for?

Verified Protected Network
Virtual Protocol Network
Very Private Network
Virtual Private Network

3

What is a key advantage of mesh topology?

Low cost
High availability
Limited connectivity
Central point of failure

4

Which network type covers a city?

WAN
PANPAN
MAN
LAN

5

Which address format does IPv6 use?

32-bit binary
128-bit
Hexadecimal
64-bit binary

6

What is a LAN?

Large Area Network
Linear Area Network
Local Area Network
Long Area Network

7

Which protocol is fundamental for most networks?

TCP/IP
HTTP
DNS
FTP

8

Bus topology is characterized by:

Devices connected in a ring
Devices independently interconnected
Devices sharing a single communication line
Devices connected to a central hub

9

Which topology connects all devices to a central hub?

Mesh
Star
Ring
Bus

10

What is the most widely used version of IP addresses?

IPv2
IPv4
IPv1
IPv6

11

What is the main purpose of a firewall?

Allocate IP addresses
Monitor and control network traffic
Optimize bandwidth
Speed up data transfer

12

Which tool is used to test the reachability of a device on a network?

Ping
Traceroute
IPconfig
FTP

13

What translates domain names into IP addresses?

DNS
SMTP
DHCP
TCP

14

What is the function of a switch?

Connects devices within a single network
Directs packets between networks
Converts signals between analog and digital
Provides remote access to networks

15

What device allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network?

Switch
Router
Modem
Access Point

Basics Computer Network

Questions 15

Basics Computer Network

Questions 15