CGS Chapter 5

switch

A ___ provides multiple ports for connecting nodes and is aware of the exact address or identity of all the nodes attached to it.

access point

A wireless ___ is the device to which all nodes connect in order to communicate wirelessly.

DDoS

A ___ attack allows hackers to shut down or block access to websites and other network resources by overwhelming them with requests.

fiber optic

A ___ cable consists of a thin strand of glass that transmits pulsating beams of light rather than electric current.

worm

A ___ is a fully-contained program that self-replicates and spreads through computers and networks.

trojan horse

A ___ is a program that disguises itself as an interesting, useful, or desirable program in order to gain access to your system.

virus

A ___ is a type of malware that is attached to a host file and has the ability to replicate, or copy, itself

countermeasure

Any step you take to ward off a threat is called a

packets

Data moves through networks in structures known as ___, which are pieces of a message broken down into small units by the sending device and reassembled by the receiving device.

ethernet

Most network installations use a(n) ___ star topology with twisted-pair cables that plug into the RJ45 port located on many devices.

scareware

The scam known as ___ typically comes in form of an alert message that claims to be from the FBI or your security software.

phishing

___ involves luring individuals into entering personal information into a website controlled by the hacker.

spyware

___ is a type of malware which is designed to report activity on your computer to another party.

UPS

When the power fails completely, the battery in a(n) ___ contains enough power to run a computer system for a given amount of time.