Question

The device that connects computer or router to broadband network is called _______.
1. Modem
2. Firewall
3. Memory card
4. Jump drive

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Modem

The correct answer is Modem.

• A modem is a box-type device that connects a computer or a broadband network directly to the internet. 

• Modem
  • It is short for Modulator-Demodulator.
  • It is a hardware component that allows a computer or another device, such as a router or switch, to connect to the Internet.
  • It acts as a bridge between the internet/telephone line and the computer.
  • It converts or "modulates" an analogue signal from a telephone or cable wire to digital data (1s and 0s) that a computer can recognize.
  • Similarly, it converts digital data from a computer or other device into an analogue signal that can be sent over standard telephone lines.
• Router
  • It is also a box-type device that enables multiple computer systems (either wired or wireless) to simultaneously use the internet.
  • It distributes or routes the internet connection from the modem to all the networking devices, either wired or wireless, such as PC, Laptop, Mobile phone, tablet, etc.
  • It also enables multiple devices to communicate with each other over the same network.
• A firewall is a network security device that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic and permits or blocks data packets based on a set of security rules.
• A memory card is a type of storage device that is used for storing media and data files.
• A jump drive is also known as a flash drive.
  • It is external storage or optical disc drive that plugs into the USB port.