What is the purpose of a network switch?

To connect multiple devices in a network

(220) Describe a network bridge

Datalink device/software that separates 1 network to more Ethernet Networks

An electronic device that relays a transmitted signal.

What does DHCP stand for?

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

What is a hub in computer networking?

A device that connects multiple devices in a network

What is the difference between hub and switch?

Hub send same data to all computer connected

What is a bridge network?

Connects two or more local area networks together.

What is a network router?

A device that forwards data packets between computer networks

What is the difference between a hub and a router?

A hub sends data to all machines instead of just one

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1
A hub is a device that connects two different networks together.
True
False
2
Which layer of the OSI model does DHCP operate on?
Data link layer
Network layer
Transport layer
Application layer
3
What is the purpose of a network switch?
To provide wireless connectivity
To connect computers to the internet
To secure network connections
To connect multiple devices in a network
4
(220) Describe a network bridge
Network layer device that provide central connection to network devices
Datalink device/software that separates 1 network to more Ethernet Networks
Network device/software that separates 1 network to more Ethernet Networks
Data Link layer device that provide central connection to network devices
5
What is a repeater?
Connects the network cable to a computer
An electronic device that relays a transmitted signal.
Allows one computer to connect to another computer.
Absorbs signals
6
A hub connects multiple devices in a network.
True
False
7
What does DHCP stand for?
Dynamic Host Control Protocol
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Domain Host Control Protocol
Domain Host Configuration Protocol
8
Which layer of the OSI model does a router operate on?
Network layer
Physical layer
Transport layer
Data link layer
9
A network switch is used to connect multiple devices together.
True
False
10
Which device filters network traffic in a network?
Switch
Router
Hub
Gateway
11
What is a hub in computer networking?
A device that connects to the internet
A device that connects multiple devices in a network
A device that stores data
A device that controls network traffic
12
What is the difference between hub and switch?
Hub always has more ports than Switches
Hub only send a specific data to a specific computer
Hub send same data to all computer connected
Hub always has less ports than Switches
13
What is a bridge network?
Makes a connection between a computer and the network cable.
Reflects signals
Connects two or more local area networks together.
You walk across it.
14
What is a network router?
A device that connects multiple devices to a network
A device that amplifies network signals
A device that encrypts network data
A device that forwards data packets between computer networks
15
A network bridge connects two different networks together.
True
False
16
Which device routes data packets between different networks?
Gateway
Switch
Hub
Router
17
What is the difference between a hub and a router?
A hub sends data to all machines instead of just one
A hub is larger than a router and is normally used for a WAN
A hub can send data to computers not included in the network
A hub sends data to only one specified machine

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