server room

Question 1

patch panel

Answer 1

a central and organized point for managing network connections, ensuring efficient operation and easier maintenance of network infrastructure.

Question 2

UPS

Answer 2

a device that provides backup power to equipment in the event of a power outage or voltage fluctuation.

Question 3

CPU

Answer 3

the computer’s brain, a powerful chip that processes instructions to run programs and tasks quickly. Coordinates with memory (RAM) to manage data and control all computer operations.

Question 4

switch

Answer 4

connects devices (such as computers, printers, servers) within a local area network (LAN).

Question 5

VLAN

Answer 5

allows network administrators to logically segment a single physical network into multiple virtual networks even if they are physically apart.

Question 6

RAM

Answer 6

temporarily stores data and instructions that the CPU needs to access quickly.

Question 7

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Answer 7

traditional spinning disk drives that offer high capacity at a lower cost compared to SSDs.

Question 8

Solid State Drive (SSD)

Answer 8

uses flash memory to store data; faster and more reliable than HDDs.

Question 9

router

Answer 9

connects different networks together and directs traffic between them.

Question 10

modem

Answer 10

connects your local area network (LAN) to the Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Question 11

SOHO router

Answer 11

a networking device used in small offices or home offices.