Network Devices Flashcards
[…] and […] are also known as ‘end hosts’ or ‘endpoints’.
Servers / clients
[…] firewalls are software applications that filter traffic entering and exiting a host machine, like a PC.
Host-based
A […] has many network interfaces for end hosts to connect to.
switch
A […] is a device that accesses a service made available by a server.
client
A […] is a device that provides functions or services for clients.
server
A […] is used to send data over the Internet.
router
A […] monitors and controls network traffic based on configured rules.
firewall
A […] provides connectivity to hosts within the same LAN.
switch
A computer network is a digital telecommunications network which allows […] to share resources.
nodes
A firewall which combines a traditional firewall with more advanced filtering functionalities is known as a ‘[…] firewall’.
next-generation
Can a single device be both a client and a server?
Yes
Routers have […] network interfaces than switches.
fewer
What does LAN stand for?
Local Area Network
What does this symbol represent? Client
Client
What does this symbol represent? Firewall
Firewall
What does this symbol represent? Router
Router
What does this symbol represent? Server
Server
What does this symbol represent? Switch
Switch
What kind of network device is a Cisco ‘Catalyst’?
Switch
What kind of network device is a Cisco ASA?
Firewall
What kind of network device is a Cisco Firepower?
Firewall
What kind of network device is a Cisco ISR?
Router
