Network Security Multiple Choice Questions on “Network Hardware”.
1. Which is the smallest unit amongst the following with reference to the ATM-
a) transmission path
b) virtual path
c) virtual circuit
d) all are of the same size
Answer: c
Clarification: Virtual circuits are the smallest unit in the above options.
2. IEEE 802.8 is/was –
a) IBM Token Bus
b) Integrated Services LAN
c) Wireless LAN and Mesh
d) Fiber Optic TAG
Answer: d
Clarification: IEEE 802.8 was the Fiber Optic TAG (disbanded).
3. A device that is used to connect a number of LANs is –
a) Router
b) Repeater
c) Bridge
d) Switch
Answer: a
Clarification: A device that is used to connect a number of LANs is a Router.
4. Which of the following was the IBM Token bus?
a) IEEE 802.10
b) IEEE 802.11
c) IEEE 802.1
d) IEEE 802.4
Answer: d
Clarification: The IBM Token bus was IEEE 802.4.
5. What is the function of Network Interface Cards?
a) connects the clients, servers and peripherals to the network through a port
b) allows you to segment a large network into smaller, efficient networks
c) connects networks with different protocols like TCP/IP
d) boost the signal between two cable segments or wireless access points
Answer: a
Clarification: A Network Interface Cards connects the clients, servers and peripherals to the network through a port.
6. A device which is used to boost the signal between two cable segments or wireless access points is
a) Booster
b) Repeater
c) Switch
d) Router
Answer: c
Clarification: The correct term for such a device is a Repeater.
7. A device that provides a central connection point for cables is –
a) Switch
b) Hub
c) Gateway
d) Proxy Server
Answer: c
Clarification: Such a device is known as a Hub and is usually used in STAR topologies.
8. A device that connects networks with different protocols –
a) Switch
b) Hub
c) Gateway
d) Proxy Server
Answer: c
Clarification: Such a device is known as a Gateway.
9. A device that helps prevent congestion and data collisions –
a) Switch
b) Hub
c) Gateway
d) Proxy Server
Answer: a
Clarification: A switch is a device that splits large networks into smaller segments, decreasing the number of users sharing the same network resources and bandwidth.