Network-related appliances MCQs

  1. Which network appliance is used to monitor and analyze network traffic for performance and security issues?
    a) Router
    b) Switch
    c) Network Analyzer
    d) Firewall
    Answer: c) Network Analyzer
  2. What is the primary function of a network switch?
    a) To connect multiple devices within the same network and forward data based on MAC addresses
    b) To filter and block unauthorized traffic
    c) To route traffic between different networks
    d) To provide Wi-Fi connectivity
    Answer: a) To connect multiple devices within the same network and forward data based on MAC addresses
  3. Which appliance is commonly used to provide secure remote access to a network over the internet?
    a) VPN Gateway
    b) Load Balancer
    c) Network Attached Storage (NAS)
    d) Proxy Server
    Answer: a) VPN Gateway
  4. What is the main purpose of a network firewall appliance?
    a) To distribute network traffic across multiple servers
    b) To manage and monitor network performance
    c) To control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules
    d) To provide additional storage capacity
    Answer: c) To control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules
  5. Which appliance is used to optimize and accelerate web content delivery and reduce latency for end users?
    a) Network Load Balancer
    b) Web Cache
    c) Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
    d) Network Bridge
    Answer: b) Web Cache
  6. What is the primary role of a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device?
    a) To manage network traffic
    b) To provide centralized storage accessible over the network
    c) To protect the network from threats
    d) To balance load across multiple servers
    Answer: b) To provide centralized storage accessible over the network
  7. Which appliance is used to detect and prevent unauthorized access to a network by analyzing network traffic for suspicious activity?
    a) Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
    b) VPN Gateway
    c) Web Server
    d) Network Switch
    Answer: a) Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
  8. What does a Network Bridge appliance do?
    a) Connects and filters traffic between two or more network segments to make them act as a single network
    b) Manages network security policies
    c) Provides additional bandwidth to network connections
    d) Monitors and analyzes network performance
    Answer: a) Connects and filters traffic between two or more network segments to make them act as a single network
  9. Which appliance is used to secure and monitor network traffic, often by intercepting and analyzing packets?
    a) Proxy Server
    b) Network Switch
    c) Router
    d) VPN Gateway
    Answer: a) Proxy Server
  10. Which device is responsible for routing traffic between different networks and often provides NAT (Network Address Translation) services?
    a) Switch
    b) Network Bridge
    c) Router
    d) Network Attached Storage (NAS)
    Answer: c) Router

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