3.3. Describe Endpoint Devices. 100-150 Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–29

1. 26application · medium

   A small retail store has a smart thermostat, a smart door lock, and a smart lighting system, all connected to the store's Wi-Fi. The store manager wants to add a network printer and a desktop computer for the cashier. Which of the following is the most accurate statement about how these devices function as endpoints on the network?

   • AOnly the desktop computer is an endpoint because it is the only device that can initiate communication; the IoT devices and printer are not endpoints because they only respond to commands.
   • BThe smart thermostat, door lock, and lighting system are IoT endpoints that communicate over the network, while the printer and desktop are also endpoints that can both initiate and receive network traffic.
   • CThe IoT devices are not endpoints because they are not general-purpose computers; only the desktop, printer, and door lock are endpoints.
   • DThe printer is not an endpoint because it is a peripheral device; only the desktop and the IoT devices are endpoints.
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2. 27expert · medium

   A company has a network printer that is shared by multiple departments. The printer is connected via Ethernet. Recently, employees have reported that print jobs are slow and sometimes fail. The network administrator suspects that the printer is overloaded. Which of the following is the most effective solution?

   • AAdd a second network printer and configure load balancing to distribute print jobs.
   • BDisconnect the printer from the network and connect it directly to a computer.
   • CUpgrade the printer's firmware to improve performance.
   • DMove the printer to a different network switch to improve connectivity.
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4. 28application · medium

   A smart building uses IoT sensors to monitor temperature, humidity, and occupancy. These sensors send data to a central management system. The building also has a Wi-Fi network for employees' mobile devices and a network printer. Which of the following is a key difference between the IoT sensors and the mobile devices as endpoints?

   • AIoT sensors typically have limited processing power and may use lightweight protocols, while mobile devices are more powerful and use standard networking protocols.
   • BIoT sensors are not endpoints because they do not have IP addresses, while mobile devices do.
   • CIoT sensors can only communicate with the management system, while mobile devices can communicate with any device on the network.
   • DMobile devices are not endpoints because they are not always connected, while IoT sensors are always connected.
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5. 29foundation · easy

   What is the primary role of an IoT device such as a smart lock or a connected security camera when it is attached to a network?

   • ATo filter malicious traffic before it reaches the internet
   • BTo route packets between different network segments
   • CTo provide switching decisions based on MAC addresses
   • DTo act as an endpoint that sends and receives data to perform its specific function
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