Network Design
What is the main function of a router in a network?
To direct data packets between different networks
What category of twisted pair cable is commonly used for gigabit Ethernet?
Cat5e or Cat6
What is the term for malicious software designed to damage or disrupt systems?
malware
What does SOHO stand for in networking?
Small Office/Home Office
What number does the binary 1010 represent in decimal?
10
What topology uses a central node to which all other nodes are connected?
Star
What type of cable is best for long-distance transmission?
fiber optic
What does the acronym "VPN" stand for?
virtual private network
What device connects the SOHO network to the Internet via the ISP?
Modem
What is the hexadecimal equivalent of the binary number 1111?
F
What protocol is used for assigning IP addresses automatically in a network?
DHCP
What is the maximum length for a Cat6 Ethernet cable without signal degradation?
100 m or 328 feet
What principle requires users to only have access to the data necessary for their job?
Principle of Least Privilege
Why are SOHO networks generally easier to secure than enterprise networks?
They are smaller, use fewer devices, and require less configuration and maintenance
What base is the binary number system?
2
What type of network connects multiple LANs over a large geographic area?
WAN
What device is used to test if a network cable is wired correctly?
cable tester
What kind of attack involves overwhelming a system with traffic to shut it down?
DDoS
What device in a SOHO network allows wireless devices like laptops and phones to connect to the network?
WAP
Convert the hexadecimal number 2A to decimal.
42
What network device helps reduce congestion by dividing a larger network into smaller segments, improving performance and management?
switch
What type of cable is typically used for connecting computers to a local area network (LAN) in a wired setup?
ethernet cable
What framework developed by NIST helps organizations manage cybersecurity risk?
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
What component in a SOHO network can block unauthorized traffic based on predefined rules?
firewall
What is the binary equivalent of the hexadecimal number 3C?
00111100