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  1. What is the primary purpose of a switch in a network?

    • a) To route data packets between different networks
    • b) To assign IP addresses to devices
    • c) To filter and forward data based on MAC addresses
    • d) To amplify network signals
    View Answer
    Correct To filter and forward data based on MAC addresses
  2. Which of the following devices operates at the Data Link layer of the OSI model?

    • a) Router
    • b) Hub
    • c) Switch
    • d) Bridge
    View Answer
    Correct Bridge
  3. What does Wi-Fi stand for?

    • a) Wireless Fidelity
    • b) Wireless Fiber
    • c) Wide-Frequency Internet
    • d) Wireless Fast Internet
    View Answer
    Correct Wireless Fidelity
  4. Which protocol is used for establishing and maintaining wireless network connections?

    • a) FTP
    • b) HTTP
    • c) IEEE 802.11
    • d) SNMP
    View Answer
    Correct IEEE 802.11
  5. What is the maximum range of Wi-Fi networks?

    • a) 10 meters
    • b) 100 meters
    • c) 1000 meters
    • d) 50 meters
    View Answer
    Correct 1000 meters
  6. Which frequency band is commonly used by Wi-Fi networks?

    • a) 1 GHz
    • b) 5 GHz
    • c) 50 GHz
    • d) 100 GHz
    View Answer
    Correct 5 GHz
  7. What is the name of the protocol used for assigning IP addresses automatically on a network?

    • a) DNS
    • b) DHCP
    • c) FTP
    • d) SNMP
    View Answer
    Correct DHCP
  8. What type of wireless network topology uses a central access point to connect multiple devices?

    • a) Ad-hoc
    • b) Star
    • c) Mesh
    • d) Ring
    View Answer
    Correct Star
  9. Which of the following is a characteristic of the IEEE 802.11n wireless standard?

    • a) Operates only on the 2.4 GHz band
    • b) Supports data rates up to 600 Mbps
    • c) Operates only on the 5 GHz band
    • d) Uses infrared technology
    View Answer
    Correct Supports data rates up to 600 Mbps
  10. What is the primary function of an access point in a wireless network?

    • a) To amplify the signal strength of the network
    • b) To allow devices to connect to the network wirelessly
    • c) To assign IP addresses to wireless devices
    • d) To manage network security
    View Answer
    Correct To allow devices to connect to the network wirelessly
  11. What is a MAC address used for in a network?

    • a) To route data packets between networks
    • b) To assign IP addresses to devices
    • c) To uniquely identify devices on the network at the data link layer
    • d) To provide DNS resolution
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    Correct To uniquely identify devices on the network at the data link layer
  12. Which protocol is commonly used for wireless network security?

    • a) WEP
    • b) WPA2
    • c) SSL
    • d) TLS
    View Answer
    Correct WPA2
  13. What is the main purpose of a wireless bridge?

    • a) To route data packets between different networks
    • b) To extend the range of a wireless network by connecting two wired networks
    • c) To amplify wireless signals
    • d) To encrypt wireless communication
    View Answer
    Correct To amplify wireless signals
  14. What is the frequency range used by the 802.11ac wireless standard?

    • a) 2.4 GHz
    • b) 5 GHz
    • c) 100 MHz
    • d) 1 GHz
    View Answer
    Correct 5 GHz
  15. What is the maximum data transfer speed supported by the 802.11g wireless standard?

    • a) 11 Mbps
    • b) 54 Mbps
    • c) 600 Mbps
    • d) 1000 Mbps
    View Answer
    Correct 54 Mbps
  16. Which wireless security protocol is considered the most secure?

    • a) WEP
    • b) WPA
    • c) WPA2
    • d) WPA3
    View Answer
    Correct WPA3
  17. What does the term "SSID" stand for in wireless networking?

    • a) Secure Source Internet Device
    • b) Service Set Identifier
    • c) Simple Secure Internet Device
    • d) Single Security Identifier
    View Answer
    Correct Service Set Identifier
  18. Which wireless standard operates at both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands?

    • a) 802.11a
    • b) 802.11n
    • c) 802.11g
    • d) 802.11b
    View Answer
    Correct 802.11n
  19. What does the term "Wi-Fi Direct" refer to?

    • a) A method for devices to connect to the internet wirelessly
    • b) A method for devices to connect directly to each other without a router or access point
    • c) A type of wireless router
    • d) A Wi-Fi security protocol
    View Answer
    Correct A method for devices to connect directly to each other without a router or access point
  20. What is the purpose of a wireless repeater?

    • a) To assign IP addresses to wireless devices
    • b) To extend the coverage area of a wireless network
    • c) To increase the security of a wireless network
    • d) To convert a wired network into a wireless network
    View Answer
    Correct To extend the coverage area of a wireless network
  21. What type of attack exploits weaknesses in a wireless network's security?

    • a) Denial of Service (DoS)
    • b) Man-in-the-middle attack
    • c) War driving
    • d) Phishing
    View Answer
    Correct War driving
  22. Which of the following wireless security protocols is the least secure?

    • a) WPA2
    • b) WEP
    • c) WPA3
    • d) WPA
    View Answer
    Correct WEP
  23. What is the maximum data transfer speed supported by the 802.11ac wireless standard?

    • a) 54 Mbps
    • b) 600 Mbps
    • c) 1 Gbps
    • d) 6.9 Gbps
    View Answer
    Correct 6.9 Gbps
  24. What type of network is a wireless local area network (WLAN)?

    • a) A private network that connects only wired devices
    • b) A network that allows devices to connect to the internet using cellular signals
    • c) A network that connects devices using short-range wireless signals
    • d) A network used for connecting devices in a specific geographic area using radio signals
    View Answer
    Correct A network used for connecting devices in a specific geographic area using radio signals
  25. What is the primary function of a wireless client in a network?

    • a) To provide a wireless signal to other devices
    • b) To connect wirelessly to the network and access resources
    • c) To route data packets between different networks
    • d) To assign IP addresses to wireless devices
    View Answer
    Correct To connect wirelessly to the network and access resources
  26. Which of the following is a characteristic of an ad-hoc wireless network?

    • a) It requires a central access point
    • b) It is a temporary network where devices connect directly to each other without an access point
    • c) It is a network that spans large geographic areas
    • d) It is used to connect wireless devices to wired networks
    View Answer
    Correct It is a temporary network where devices connect directly to each other without an access point
  27. What does the term "bandwidth" refer to in wireless networking?

    • a) The maximum number of devices that can connect to a network
    • b) The amount of data that can be transmitted over a wireless network in a given time
    • c) The physical distance a wireless signal can travel
    • d) The type of encryption used in the network
    View Answer
    Correct The amount of data that can be transmitted over a wireless network in a given time
  28. What is the function of a wireless network interface card (NIC)?

    • a) To amplify the wireless signal
    • b) To convert data into a wireless signal and connect a device to a network
    • c) To assign IP addresses to devices
    • d) To route data packets between networks
    View Answer
    Correct To convert data into a wireless signal and connect a device to a network
  29. Which of the following is a valid use for a wireless mesh network?

    • a) Connecting devices over long distances without using a wired connection
    • b) Connecting a single device to the internet
    • c) Extending the range of a wireless network
    • d) Connecting multiple access points in a large building to create a seamless network
    View Answer
    Correct Connecting multiple access points in a large building to create a seamless network
  30. What is the typical frequency range for Bluetooth technology?

    • a) 2.4 GHz to 2.485 GHz
    • b) 5 GHz to 5.5 GHz
    • c) 900 MHz to 1 GHz
    • d) 1.2 GHz to 1.3 GHz
    View Answer
    Correct 2.4 GHz to 2.485 GHz

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