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

To connect devices within a single LAN

To filter incoming and outgoing traffic

To provide wireless connectivity

To connect multiple networks and manage traffic between them

Which device is typically used to connect multiple wired devices within a small network?

Router

Switch

Access Point

Modem

What is the function of an access point in a small network setup?

To provide DHCP services

To connect wireless devices to a wired network

To secure network communications

To manage network traffic

Which networking component assigns IP addresses to devices in a small network?

Router

Modem

Switch

DHCP Server

Which networking protocol is commonly used to facilitate communication between devices within the same local network?

HTTP

FTP

TCP/IP

ICMP

What is the purpose of subnetting in network configuration?

To connect multiple LANs together

To reduce network congestion

To divide a large network into smaller, manageable parts

To provide secure remote access

Which network security measure is crucial for protecting data transmitted over a small network?

MAC filtering

Encryption

IP addressing

Port forwarding

What is the role of NAT (Network Address Translation) in a small network?

To assign IP addresses to devices automatically

To map internal IP addresses to a single external IP address

To filter incoming network traffic

To manage DNS resolution

Which type of cable is commonly used to connect computers to a switch or router in a small network?

Coaxial cable

Fiber optic cable

Ethernet cable

USB cable

What is the purpose of VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) in network configuration?

To separate broadcast domains within a single switch

To extend wireless network coverage

To manage network bandwidth

To block unauthorized access attempts

Which networking device is primarily responsible for connecting a small network to the Internet?

Router

Switch

Access Point

Modem

What is the purpose of a firewall in a small network setup?

To provide wireless connectivity

To connect wired devices

To filter incoming and outgoing network traffic

To manage IP addressing

Which type of IP address is typically assigned to devices within a small network that are not directly accessible from the Internet?

Public IP address

Private IP address

Dynamic IP address

Static IP address

In a small network, what is the function of a DHCP server?

To provide secure remote access

To assign IP addresses to devices dynamically

To manage network traffic between devices

To encrypt data transmissions

Which networking component allows devices to communicate with each other by forwarding data packets based on MAC addresses?

Router

Switch

Firewall

Modem

What is the purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation) in a small network environment?

To map internal IP addresses to external IP addresses

To provide secure access to network resources

To encrypt data transmissions

To authenticate users accessing the network

Which protocol is commonly used for securely accessing and managing network devices remotely over the Internet?

HTTP

SNMP

HTTPS

SMTP

What is the primary purpose of VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) in a small network setup?

To connect multiple LANs together

To separate broadcast domains within a single LAN

To encrypt data transmissions between devices

To manage network bandwidth efficiently

Which type of cable is commonly used for connecting network devices within a small network?

Coaxial cable

Fiber optic cable

Ethernet cable

What security measure is important for protecting wireless communications in a small network?

VPN (Virtual Private Network)

MAC filtering

NAT (Network Address Translation)

VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)

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