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Network Hardware (GCSE Computing)

The following is a GCSE Computing test covering 'Network Hardware' from the broader topic 3. Hardware. The test is geared towards the CAMBRIGE-IGCSE exam board style syllabus.
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Which network device simply broadcasts incoming data to all ports and does not filter by MAC address?
Which device is primarily used to extend the physical distance of a network by regenerating and retransmitting signals?
What device would be used to connect two LANs in different buildings while also providing network address translation and firewalling?
What hardware component would be most appropriate for isolating and inspecting traffic to prevent malicious packets from entering a private network?
Which piece of hardware translates between optical fibre signals and electrical Ethernet signals in a network switch or media converter?
What is the main role of a network interface card (NIC) in a computer?
Which device is used to extend a wireless network’s coverage area by receiving and retransmitting the wireless signal?
Which device commonly contains both routing and switching functions for home networks and often includes a built-in wireless access point?
Which hardware can be used to monitor and copy network traffic for analysis by security tools?
Which device provides wireless connectivity for devices and often connects to a wired network via Ethernet?
Which hardware device would you choose to segment a large LAN into smaller collision domains and reduce collisions?