OD41

14 November 2025

CompTIA Tech+: Networking Concepts

 

Question:

Which are core components used to establish a computer network?

  • Router

  • Switch

Firewall


Question

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Which are common applications where wired network connections are preferred?

  • Data centers requiring high-speed and reliable connections

  • Office setups needing fixed, secure networks


Question

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Which setting is crucial for a device to communicate outside its local network?

  • Default gateway


Question

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You have a network that requires multiple devices to connect and communicate efficiently within a local office. Which device should you choose to minimize data collisions and improve traffic management?

Answer C.

  • Switch

Question
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Which diagnostic method best identifies the root cause of a slow network connection?

  • Perform a bandwidth test to measure network speed


Question

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Which protocol is primarily responsible for assigning IP addresses automatically to devices on a network?

  • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)


Question

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What is the main purpose of a firewall in network security?

  • To filter incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules