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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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What device would commonly be placed at the edge of a network to act as the first line of defense and log incoming/outgoing traffic?
Which hardware can be used to monitor and copy network traffic for analysis by security tools?
Which device filters traffic between two network segments at the data link layer and forwards frames based on MAC addresses?
What hardware is typically used in data centres to provide high-speed switching and aggregation of many server connections?
Which device provides wireless connectivity for devices and often connects to a wired network via Ethernet?
Which physical connector type is commonly used on Ethernet cables to connect NICs to switches?
Which network device connects multiple devices in a Local Area Network (LAN) and forwards frames only to the correct destination using MAC addresses?
What hardware component would be most appropriate for isolating and inspecting traffic to prevent malicious packets from entering a private network?
What hardware device allows multiple devices to share a single public IP address via Network Address Translation (NAT)?
Which device is used to connect remote networks over the internet and can perform VPN termination?
Which device is primarily used to extend the physical distance of a network by regenerating and retransmitting signals?