Network Devices and Security Quiz

Test your knowledge on network devices, security protocols, and common attacks with these 17 questions. Explore the world of network security now!

#1

Which device forwards data packets between computer networks?

Router
Modem
Switch
Hub
#2

Which network device operates at the Data Link Layer of the OSI model?

Router
Hub
Switch
Firewall
#3

What is the purpose of a DNS server?

To convert domain names into IP addresses
To encrypt data transmission
To amplify network signals
To filter spam emails
#4

Which of the following is a protocol used for secure data transmission over a network?

HTTP
FTP
SSH
SMTP
#5

What is the purpose of a proxy server in network communication?

To provide physical connectivity between devices
To manage network traffic and provide anonymity
To convert domain names into IP addresses
To filter spam emails
#6

Which networking device is primarily used to connect multiple devices within a single local area network (LAN)?

Router
Modem
Switch
Firewall
#7

What is the primary purpose of a firewall in network security?

To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network
To amplify network signals
To filter spam emails
To encrypt data transmission
#8

Which of the following is NOT a type of wireless network encryption?

WEP
WPA
SSL
WPA2
#9

What does MAC stand for in the context of networking?

Media Access Control
Message Authentication Code
Maximum Allowed Connections
Modulation and Coding
#10

Which of the following is NOT a type of network topology?

Star
Mesh
Line
Binary
#11

What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) in network security?

To amplify network signals
To provide secure remote access to a private network over a public network
To convert domain names into IP addresses
To filter spam emails
#12

Which of the following is NOT a common network port?

Port 80
Port 25
Port 1000
Port 443
#13

What is a VLAN?

A type of firewall
A virtual network that partitions a physical network
A type of switch
A network protocol
#14

What is the purpose of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) in network security?

To prevent unauthorized access to a network
To identify and respond to potential security threats
To encrypt data transmission
To filter spam emails
#15

What is a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) in the context of network security?

A highly secured area within a network
A zone where military networks are operated
A network segment isolated from the internal network but accessible from the internet
A secure communication channel between two networks
#16

What is the purpose of a honeypot in network security?

To amplify network signals
To divert and monitor malicious activity
To encrypt data transmission
To convert domain names into IP addresses
#17

What is the purpose of an SSL certificate in web communication?

To amplify network signals
To provide authentication and encryption
To manage network traffic
To convert domain names into IP addresses

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