CompTIA Network+ Acronyms Practice Questions: Network Hardware
11 free, exam-style CompTIA Network+ Acronyms (N10-009) practice questions covering Network Hardware. Each question shows the correct answer and a clear explanation. Ready for the real thing? Take the full timed quiz below.
Explanation: PoE stands for Power over Ethernet. It describes any of several standards or ad-hoc systems that pass electric power along with data on twisted pair Ethernet cabling.
Q2. What does NIC stand for?
A.Network Interface Card✓ Correct
B.Network Internet Connection
C.Node Interface Controller
D.Network Internal Connector
Explanation: NIC stands for Network Interface Card (also known as a network interface controller). It is a computer hardware component that connects a computer to a computer network.
Q3. What does UPS stand for in hardware?
A.Uninterruptible Power Supply✓ Correct
B.Universal Power System
C.Unified Power Source
D.Utility Power Standard
Explanation: UPS stands for Uninterruptible Power Supply. It is an electrical apparatus that provides emergency power to a load when the input power source or mains power fails.
Q4. What does SFP stand for?
A.Small Form-factor Pluggable✓ Correct
B.Standard Fiber Protocol
C.Small Fiber Port
D.Secure Form Protocol
Explanation: SFP stands for Small Form-factor Pluggable. It is a compact, hot-pluggable network interface module used for both telecommunication and data communications applications.
Q5. What does MDF stand for?
A.Main Distribution Frame✓ Correct
B.Master Data File
C.Managed Distribution Facility
D.Main Data Feed
Explanation: MDF stands for Main Distribution Frame. It is a signal distribution frame for connecting equipment (inside plant) to cables and subscriber carrier equipment (outside plant).
Q6. What does IDF stand for?
A.Intermediate Distribution Frame✓ Correct
B.International Data Format
C.Internal Distribution Facility
D.Intelligent Data Filter
Explanation: IDF stands for Intermediate Distribution Frame. It is a distribution frame in a central office or customer premises, which cross-connects the user cable media to individual user line circuits and may serve as a distribution point for multipair cables from the main distribution frame (MDF).
Q7. What does KVM stand for?
A.Keyboard, Video, Mouse✓ Correct
B.Kernel Virtual Machine
C.Key Value Map
D.Keyboard Virtual Monitor
Explanation: KVM stands for Keyboard, Video, Mouse. A KVM switch is a hardware device that allows a user to control multiple computers from one or more sets of keyboards, video monitors, and mice.
Q8. What does PSU stand for?
A.Power Supply Unit✓ Correct
B.Personal Storage Unit
C.Primary System User
D.Packet Switch Unit
Explanation: PSU stands for Power Supply Unit. It is an internal hardware component that converts AC (Alternating Current) from an outlet into DC (Direct Current) that the computer's components need to run.
Q9. What does BNC stand for?
A.Bayonet Neill-Concelman✓ Correct
B.Binary Network Connector
C.Broadband Node Controller
D.Bridge Network Channel
Explanation: BNC is a bayonet-style connector historically used with coaxial networking and video.
Q10. What does SC stand for in fiber connectors?
A.Subscriber Connector✓ Correct
B.Service Controller
C.Secure Channel
D.Switching Core
Explanation: SC is a square push-pull fiber connector type.
Q11. What does LC stand for in fiber connectors?
A.Lucent Connector✓ Correct
B.Local Controller
C.Logical Channel
D.Loopback Circuit
Explanation: LC is a small form-factor fiber connector commonly used in dense network equipment.