CIT 15 Chapter 7
which of the following generation of wireless data is being rolled out as the latest data service and also as a home internet service
5th
if you are going to attach more than 15 devices to your wireless network you should make sure your router supports which standard
802.11 ac
which of the following is not a standard for wireless ethernet Networks
802.11 zx
which of the following is not a type of UTP cable you would use in a wired ethernet Network
Cat 7B
a peer-to-peer (P2P) network is an example of
Local Administration
a large network designed to provide access to a specific geographic area such as a large city
MAN
the unique number assigned to a network adapter by the manufacturer is referred to as the
Mac address
a ______ device facilitates file sharing and data backup
NAS
a client / server networks are collected by a central server that runs specialized software called
Network operating system or NOS
which of the following is not a home operating system that supports P2P networking
Unix
which of the following is not a type of cable used in wired Networks
Unshielded coaxial
the network architecture that spans the largest physical distance is called a
WAN
a client/server network is an example of ________ administration
central
You can find out which network adapters are installed in your system by using the Windows ________ Manager utility.
device
which of the following is not a broad-band internet connection option
dial up
all of the following are extra precautions you can take to secure a wireless network except
enabling SSID broadcast
A P2P network needs specialized network operating system software installed on every node.
false
A home network server does not require any special software.
false
An access point connects to the main router wirelessly.
false
Cable TV is a two-way service with signals coming to and from your TV to the cable provider.
false
Coaxial cable is what is used for home telephone service.
false
Current wired Ethernet networks in the United States are based on the IEEE 802.11ac standard.
false
Limiting your signal range does not help increase wireless network security.
false
Mobile hotspots let you tether only one device to the Internet at one time.
false
Most wired home networks use Cat 7 cable.
false
WEP is a stronger form of security than WPA.
false
When configuring a home network, make sure all computers and peripherals are turned on before turning on the modem/router.
false
Which transmission medium transmits data the fastest?
fiber-optic cable
the current standard for wired ethernet network is IEEE 802.3 also known as
gigabit
when setting up a home network, make sure each node _______
has a network adapter
which of the following is not a common network architecture type?
interoffice area network
which of the following is not true about 5G Wireless technology
it will use more energy than current standards
which Hardware device connects your network to the internet
modem
routers and switches are examples of Network
navigation
A computer ________ is two or more computers connected using software and hardware so that they can communicate with each other.
network
for the nodes on a network to communicate with each other and access the network each node needs a
network adapter
Some of the responsibilities of a(n) ________ are installing new hardware and software on the network and monitoring performance.
network administrators
a ____________ is any device connected to a network such as a computer, printer, or game console
node
data are sent through a network in bundles called
packets
using a wireless network without a Network owners permission is known as
piggybacking
wireless network devices use ______ to communicate with each other
radio waves
to transfer data packets between two networks a _______ is used
router
on a network a _________ helps prevent data packets from colliding with each other
switch
______ is the actual speed of data transfer that is achieved between two nodes on a network and is always less than or equal to the data transfer rate
throughput
why are the wires twisted around each other in a twisted pair cable
to reduce electrical interference
A switch acts like a traffic signal on a network.
true
Cable internet connectors use the same cable as cable TV to deliver data.
true
If you want to connect to the Internet with your phone, you will need a wireless ISP.
true
Most computers today come with network adapters already installed.
true
Most data plans charge you a set amount per month for a maximum allowed amount of data transfer.
true
Network attached storage devices can be set up to automatically backup data on a computer and save it on the network attached storage device.
true
P2P networks are most commonly used in home networks.
true
Smart homes have become popular because of the power and availability of wireless networks and Bluetooth.
true
The 5G wireless technology will be more energy efficient than the current 4G.
true
The downside of using a wireless range extender over an access point is that it shares the wireless connection and can potentially slow the entire network.
true
Wireless network connections are usually slower than wired broadband connections.
true
Wireless networks are more vulnerable to attack by hackers than wired networks.
true
a printer connected to a wireless network is
true
sharing files is a benefit of using anetwork
true
the internet is technically a wan
true
what transmission media is used for a normal telephone service
twisted-pair cable
if you want to access your home network from your garage a _______ might help boost your signal
wireless range extender