FREE NE Network Fundamentals Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the main purpose of a network?

Accepted Answer

To facilitate the sharing of resources and information

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To connect devices to the internet

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To monitor the performance of computers

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To ensure the security of data on a computer

Question 2

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for end-to-end communication and error checking?

Accepted Answer

Transport Layer

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Application Layer

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Network Layer

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Data Link Layer

Question 3

What is the role of the Network Layer in the OSI model?

Accepted Answer

To manage the routing of data packets between devices

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To provide encryption and security

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To control the physical connection between devices

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To handle error detection and correction

Question 4

Which device operates at the Data Link Layer and is used to connect devices within a Local Area Network (LAN)?

Accepted Answer

Switch

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Router

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Modem

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Firewall

Question 5

What does the acronym "LAN" stand for?

Accepted Answer

Local Area Network

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Large Area Network

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Logical Access Network

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Long Area Network