Networking Devices MCQs with Answers

What is the common name for a device that performs modulation and demodulation of signals?

• A.Switch
• B.Router
• C.Modem
• D.Hub

Past Paper MCQ

What is the primary purpose of a 'Proxy Server' in a network?

• A.To amplify wireless signals across a network
• B.To assign IP addresses dynamically to devices
• C.To route TCP/IP requests from clients to servers
• D.To encrypt all incoming and outgoing emails

Which of the following is considered a communication device in a computer system?

• A.Modem
• B.Printer
• C.Scanner
• D.Hard Disk

Why might a bridge be used in a local area network?

• A.To isolate heavy traffic sources
• B.To amplify weak signals over long distances
• C.To assign IP addresses to connected devices
• D.To encrypt data packets for secure transmission

What device functions at the Data Link Layer of the OSI model and forwards data using MAC addresses?

• A.Router
• B.Switch
• C.Hub
• D.Repeater

Which of the following is not a type of network device?

• A.Router
• B.Switch
• C.Protocol
• D.Hub

What is the function of a bridge in networking?

• A.Converts digital signals to analog signals
• B.Amplifies and regenerates weak signals
• C.Routes packets between different networks
• D.Connects two segments of LANs or two LANs

Which device connects to the ISP and also has wireless connection, as per the provided data?

• A.Router
• B.Gateway
• C.Modem
• D.Switch

Which device is responsible for connecting different networks and handling various protocols?

• A.Router
• B.Gateway
• C.Bridge
• D.Repeater

Which hardware component is essential for establishing a network connection in a computer?

• A.Modem
• B.Network Interface Card (NIC)
• C.Router
• D.Switch