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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 hardware device connects two different networks and routes packets between them, often using IP addresses?
Which physical connector type is commonly used on Ethernet cables to connect NICs to switches?
Which device provides wireless connectivity for devices and often connects to a wired network via Ethernet?
Which device commonly contains both routing and switching functions for home networks and often includes a built-in wireless access point?
What is the main role of a network interface card (NIC) in a computer?
Which piece of hardware enforces network security policies by inspecting and blocking unwanted traffic?
Which device would you install to provide centralized management of Wi-Fi SSIDs, security and roaming in a large wireless deployment?
Which piece of hardware translates between optical fibre signals and electrical Ethernet signals in a network switch or media converter?
What hardware is required for a wired device to join a VLAN and be identified on that VLAN by the switch?
What device would be used to connect two LANs in different buildings while also providing network address translation and firewalling?
Which device converts between digital signals used on a LAN and the digital signal formats required by a wide area network (WAN), often as part of an ISP connection?