Local Area Networks
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- Q1Which of the following devices is used to connect multiple devices in a local area network (LAN)?HubSwitchModemRouter30s
- Q2Which networking protocol is commonly used in local area networks (LANs) to assign IP addresses to devices?DHCPHTTPDNSFTP30s
- Q3What is the purpose of a subnet mask in a local area network (LAN)?To determine the network and host portions of an IP addressTo encrypt data transmitted over the networkTo connect devices in a LANTo assign unique IP addresses to devices30s
- Q4Which of the following network topologies provides redundant paths and high fault tolerance?StarMeshRingBus30s
- Q5Which of the following network protocols is used to transfer web pages over the internet?SMTPFTPPOP3HTTP30s
- Q6Which of the following network topologies uses a central device to connect all devices in a star-like fashion?BusRingStarMesh30s
- Q7What is the purpose of a firewall in a local area network (LAN)?To provide wireless connectivity to devices in the LANTo authenticate users accessing the LANTo backup and store data in the LANTo monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic30s
- Q8Which of the following network cables is commonly used in local area networks (LANs) to connect computers to switches?EthernetUSBHDMIVGA30s