Computer Knowledge Quiz 6

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

Connects devices within a LAN

Amplifies network signals

Filters and forwards data between different networks

Manages IP addresses

2 / 15

What is the function of a firewall in network security?

Filters and monitors network traffic

Encrypts data transmissions

Manages routing tables

Allocates IP addresses

3 / 15

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

Routing data between networks

Assigning IP addresses to devices

Translating domain names to IP addresses

Establishing secure connections

4 / 15

What does the acronym LAN stand for in networking?

Long Area Network

Large Area Network

Local Access Network

Local Area Network

5 / 15

Which of the following is a wireless networking standard?

USB

HDMI

Ethernet

Bluetooth

6 / 15

What is the purpose of the Ping command in networking?

Configure network settings

Encrypt data transmissions

Measure network latency and check connectivity

Send files between devices

7 / 15

What is the purpose of an IP address in networking?

Managing network hardware

Ensuring secure connections

Controlling data flow in a network

Identifying a device on the internet

8 / 15

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

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)

SSH (Secure Shell)

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

9 / 15

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

Hub

Modem

Switch

Router

10 / 15

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

Ensuring secure connections

Assigning IP addresses to devices

Translating IP addresses to MAC addresses

Routing data between networks

11 / 15

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

Data Link Layer

Presentation Layer

Transport Layer

Network Layer

12 / 15

Which of the following is a valid IPv6 address format?

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

255.255.255.0

192.168.1.1

127.0.0.1

13 / 15

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

Gateway

Switch

Router

Hub

14 / 15

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

Repeater

Router

Switch

Hub

15 / 15

Which protocol is commonly used for sending and receiving emails?

SMTP

SNMP

FTP

ICMP

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