Question 1

What is the primary function of a hub in a network?

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To connect all network devices together on an internal network

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To provide wireless connectivity

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To route data between different networks

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To filter and direct data packets

Question 2

How does a switch differ from a hub?

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A switch can learn the MAC addresses of connected devices

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A switch has fewer ports than a hub

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A switch does not connect devices

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A switch only works wirelessly

Question 3

What allows a router to determine whether to accept or forward a data packet?

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The IP address of the data packet

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The port number of the packet

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The MAC address of the data packet

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The type of device sending the data

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a function of a hub?

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Filtering data to specific devices

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Connecting multiple devices

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Receiving Ethernet connections

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Rebroadcasting data packets

Question 5

What type of network devices are hubs and switches primarily used for?

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Local area networks (LANs)

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Wide area networks (WANs)

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Wireless networks

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Internet connections

Question 6

What does a router do with data packets that are not intended for its own network?

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It forwards them to another network

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It sends them back to the sender

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It stores them temporarily

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It discards them

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about switches compared to hubs?

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Switches reduce unnecessary network traffic

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Switches operate only on wireless connections

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Switches are more expensive than hubs

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Switches are less secure than hubs

Question 8

In the context of networking, what does MAC stand for?

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Media Access Control

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Media Allocation Code

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Multiple Access Code

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Main Access Control

Question 9

What is required for a device to route data outside its own network?

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The ability to read IP addresses

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The ability to filter data packets

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The use of wireless technology

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The ability to connect via Ethernet

Question 10

What is the main purpose of a router in a network?

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To route data between different networks

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To amplify signal strength

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To diagnose network issues

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To connect multiple devices within a LAN

Question 11

What is the primary function of a hub?

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To connect all of your network devices together

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To store MAC addresses

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To filter packets for security

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To route data between different networks

Question 12

How does a switch differ from a hub?

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A switch can learn and store MAC addresses

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A switch is slower than a hub

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A switch cannot connect multiple devices

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A switch sends data to all ports

Question 13

What does a router do?

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Routes data from one network to another based on IP addresses

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Connects devices within a single network

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Rebroadcasts data to all connected devices

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Stores physical addresses of devices

Question 14

Why are switches preferred over hubs in a network?

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They reduce unnecessary traffic on the network

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They are less expensive

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They transmit data faster than hubs

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They connect more devices

Question 15

Which device cannot filter data packets?

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Hub

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Router

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Switch

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Network Interface Card

Question 16

What type of addresses do switches use to direct packets?

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MAC addresses

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Subnet masks

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IP addresses

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Network IDs

Question 17

What is a key feature of a router?

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It forwards data to different networks

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It operates only within local area networks

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It connects multiple devices within a network

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It rebroadcasts data to all devices

Question 18

Which device is considered 'intelligent'?

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Switch

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Modem

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Hub

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Repeater

Question 19

What is the main limitation of hubs and switches regarding data communication?

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They cannot route data outside their own network

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They are limited to one port

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They cannot connect wirelessly

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They only work with specific devices

Question 20

What happens when a data packet arrives at a hub?

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It is sent to all other ports

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It is forwarded to the router

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It is sent to the destination port only

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It is discarded

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