Login
Login
Login
Register

Tutor HuntTest QuestionsComputing QuestionsYear 10 Computing Questions

 

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.
Start Test
Incorrect: 0
Correct: 0
Question 1
...
Congratulations - you have completed the test!
Your final score was

Below a typical questions that will be covered in this test. You final score will be logged on your account

What hardware component provides the physical connection between a computer and a wired Ethernet network?
Which hardware device would you choose to segment a large LAN into smaller collision domains and reduce collisions?
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 network device simply broadcasts incoming data to all ports and does not filter by MAC address?
Which device is used to connect remote networks over the internet and can perform VPN termination?
What hardware device allows multiple devices to share a single public IP address via Network Address Translation (NAT)?
Which device is primarily used to extend the physical distance of a network by regenerating and retransmitting signals?
Which piece of hardware translates between optical fibre signals and electrical Ethernet signals in a network switch or media converter?
Which piece of hardware enforces network security policies by inspecting and blocking unwanted traffic?
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?