Computer Knowledge Quiz 6

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

Filters and forwards data between different networks

Manages IP addresses

Connects devices within a LAN

Amplifies network signals

2 / 15

Which protocol is commonly used for sending and receiving emails?

SNMP

ICMP

FTP

SMTP

3 / 15

In the OSI model, which layer is responsible for error detection and correction?

Network Layer

Data Link Layer

Transport Layer

Presentation Layer

4 / 15

Which of the following is a wireless networking standard?

Bluetooth

USB

HDMI

Ethernet

5 / 15

Which networking protocol is used for the secure transmission of files over a network?

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

SSH (Secure Shell)

6 / 15

What does the acronym LAN stand for in networking?

Local Access Network

Large Area Network

Long Area Network

Local Area Network

7 / 15

Which of the following is a layer-2 device that operates at the Data Link layer of the OSI model?

Switch

Repeater

Hub

Router

8 / 15

What is the purpose of an IP address in networking?

Identifying a device on the internet

Ensuring secure connections

Controlling data flow in a network

Managing network hardware

9 / 15

What device is used to connect multiple computers in a local area network (LAN)?

Switch

Router

Hub

Modem

10 / 15

Which of the following devices operates at the Application Layer of the OSI model?

Switch

Gateway

Hub

Router

11 / 15

What is the purpose of the Ping command in networking?

Encrypt data transmissions

Configure network settings

Send files between devices

Measure network latency and check connectivity

12 / 15

Which of the following is a valid IPv6 address format?

127.0.0.1

192.168.1.1

2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334

255.255.255.0

13 / 15

What is the purpose of DNS (Domain Name System) in networking?

Assigning IP addresses to devices

Routing data between networks

Translating domain names to IP addresses

Establishing secure connections

14 / 15

What is the function of a firewall in network security?

Allocates IP addresses

Filters and monitors network traffic

Manages routing tables

Encrypts data transmissions

15 / 15

What is the primary function of the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) in networking?

Routing data between networks

Ensuring secure connections

Assigning IP addresses to devices

Translating IP addresses to MAC addresses

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