Information Systems and Computer Applications CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the purpose of a router?

To send information over the Internet
To control the speed of a network
To forward data packets between networks
To protect a computer system from threats

The correct answer is: To forward data packets between networks

A router's main purpose is to forward data packets between networks. This is important because networks use different protocols to communicate, and a router acts as a bridge between them. Option A is incorrect because a router is not limited to just sending information over the Internet, but also between local networks. Option B is incorrect because while routers can control the speed of a network, it is not their primary purpose. Option D is incorrect because routers do not necessarily protect computer systems from threats; that is the function of a firewall or other security measures.