Information Systems and Computer Applications CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the main purpose of a router?

Establish a secure connection between networks
Store data and programs
Communicate from the user to the computer
Connect a computer to a peripheral device

The correct answer is: Establish a secure connection between networks

A router is a networking device that is used to connect multiple networks together. Its main purpose is to establish a secure connection between these networks, allowing devices on different networks to communicate with each other. Option B, storing data and programs, is incorrect because that is the role of a computer. Option C, communicating from the user to the computer, is incorrect because that is a function of a modem, not a router. Option D, connecting a computer to a peripheral device, is incorrect because that is the function of a USB or other type of cable, not a router.