Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) Practice Exam

Which network device transmits an electronic signal allowing wireless devices to connect to a network?

1. Router

2. Access point

3. Hub

4. Switch

The correct answer is: Access point

The access point is the correct answer because it specifically serves the role of transmitting electronic signals to facilitate wireless communication between devices and a network. Access points enable wireless devices, such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets, to connect to a wired network by converting the wired signal into a wireless one. This allows devices to communicate without the need for physical connections, expanding the network’s reach and flexibility. In contrast, while routers can connect multiple networks, they typically work with both wired and wireless connections, but their primary function is routing data between networks rather than solely connecting wireless devices. Hubs and switches, on the other hand, are mainly designed for wired networking, where hubs transmit data packets to all connected devices indiscriminately, and switches operate by directing data packets only to the intended recipient devices on a wired network. Neither hubs nor switches facilitate wireless connections.