3.1 - Hardware Components
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Practice Questions
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What does a NIC do?
💡 Hint: Think about how your computer communicates with Wi-Fi.
Name a type of connection cable.
💡 Hint: Consider what connects networking devices.
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What does a Network Interface Card do?
💡 Hint: Think about the physical connections in networking.
True or False: A switch broadcasts data to all devices on a network.
💡 Hint: Consider how data traffic is managed.
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You are setting up a small office network and need to choose the correct components: a NIC, a modem, a router, and a switch. Explain the role of each and why they are necessary for your network.
💡 Hint: Consider how each device aids communication and connectivity.
You've observed that the connection speed in your office seems slow. Discuss how replacing your hub with a switch might improve performance.
💡 Hint: Think about how data is shared between devices.
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