#1
What is the primary function of a router in a network?
To connect different networks together
ExplanationRouting between networks.
#2
Which of the following is not a type of network topology?
Grid
ExplanationGrid is not a traditional network topology.
#3
Which of the following is not a common network cable type?
USB cable
ExplanationUSB is not typically used for network connections.
#4
What does the acronym DNS stand for in networking?
Domain Name System
ExplanationTranslation of domain names to IP addresses.
#5
What is the purpose of an IP address in computer networking?
To identify a device on a network
ExplanationUnique identifier for network devices.
#6
What is the function of a firewall in network security?
To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network
ExplanationSecurity barrier against unauthorized access.
#7
What does the term 'latency' refer to in networking?
The time it takes for data to travel from source to destination
ExplanationTime delay in data transmission.
#8
What is the purpose of Quality of Service (QoS) in network management?
To prioritize certain types of network traffic
ExplanationTraffic management for better performance.
#9
What is the purpose of SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)?
To manage network devices and monitor their performance
ExplanationNetwork device management and monitoring.
#10
What is the purpose of VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)?
To segment a physical network into multiple logical networks
ExplanationLogical network separation.
#11
What is the purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation) in networking?
To translate private IP addresses to public IP addresses
ExplanationPrivate-to-public IP conversion.
#12
What is the purpose of a VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) in network infrastructure?
To segment a physical network into multiple logical networks
ExplanationLogical network partitioning.