Instructions: Choose the correct answer for each question.
1. Which of the following components connects multiple computers
within a local area network (LAN)?
a) Hub
b) Modem
c) Router
d) Switch
2. What does a "router" do in a computer network?
a) It connects devices to the internet.
b) It amplifies the signal in a wireless network.
c) It stores files for access over the network.
d) It directs data packets between different networks.
3. Which of the following is true about a "switch" in a network?
a) It connects devices within the same network and forwards data based
on MAC addresses.
b) It broadcasts all traffic to all devices in the network.
c) It is used only to connect wireless devices.
d) It connects a local network to a wide area network (WAN).
4. What is the primary function of a "modem"?
a) To establish wireless communication between devices
b) To convert digital data from a computer into analog signals for
transmission over telephone lines
c) To store large amounts of data
d) To filter malicious traffic on a network
5. Which network component helps in providing wireless internet
connectivity?
a) Firewall
b) Wireless Access Point (WAP)
c) Hub
d) Network Interface Card (NIC)
6. What does the term "LAN" stand for in computer networks?
a) Large Area Network
b) Local Area Network
c) Local Allocation Network
d) Long Area Network
7. Which device is typically used to protect a network from unauthorized
access?
a) Switch
b) Firewall
c) Hub
d) Router
8. A network interface card (NIC) is essential for which of the following?
a) It enables communication between devices within the same network.
b) It is used to connect a computer to the internet via a modem.
c) It provides wireless connectivity to devices.
d) It directs data traffic between different networks.
Exercise 2: True/False/Not Mentioned - Computer Network Components
Instructions: Decide whether the statements are True, False, or Not
Mentioned in the text.
1. A router is primarily used to connect multiple devices within a single
local area network (LAN).
a) True
b) False
c) Not Mentioned
2. A switch operates by broadcasting data to all devices in a network.
a) True
b) False
c) Not Mentioned
3. A modem is used to connect a local network to the internet by
converting digital data to analog signals.
a) True
b) False
c) Not Mentioned
4. A network interface card (NIC) enables wireless connectivity to a
network.
a) True
b) False
c) Not Mentioned
5. A firewall is designed to monitor and control incoming and outgoing
network traffic based on security rules.
a) True
b) False
c) Not Mentioned
6. A hub can direct data to specific devices based on their IP address.
a) True
b) False
c) Not Mentioned