Module 8: Networking
Peer-to-peer
A network administrator is usually not required on a _____ network.
It contained typos and other grammatical errors.
Alex received an email from what appeared to be his bank. What would indicate the message was actually a phishing attempt?
Encrypt the data in the report
As chief financial officer, you want to send the fourth quarter profit/loss spreadsheets to the president of the company. How can you send the report without worrying about someone else accessing it?
Protocol
Computers communicating on a network must follow a _____, a common set of rules for exchanging information.
Personal
Devices on a _____ area network are connected via Bluetooth.
4G and 5G networks provide slower data transmission speeds than 3G networks. (T/F)
False
If you connect to a Wi-Fi network that does not require a wireless network key, it is still secure enough to send private information because wireless networks encrypt all data anyway. (T/F)
False
RFID is a network protocol used in credit cards, smartphones, and tickets to facilitate close-range communication. (T/F)
False
Intranet
If you want to share information with individuals who are internal to your organization, which type of network would you want to use?
Mobile hotspot
Keisha needs to connect to the Internet, but no wireless networks or Wi-Fi hotspots are available. What can she use instead to make the connection?
How does a wireless network key work with an encrypted wireless network?
The sending and receiving devices must know the wireless network key to communicate.
Modem
To access the Internet, a router must be connected to a _____.
Firewall
To protect a computer or a server, a(n) ______ can be installed that would act as a barrier and inspect data being transmitted to or from the network.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
To protect confidential company information from hackers while at a work conference, you must be sure to use which of the following networks when accessing the Internet at a hotel?
Wireless networks that are available in public places, such as hotels, restaurants, and coffee shops, are known as Wi-Fi hotspots. (T/F)
True
Which of the following would be considered a strong password?
Wbcm2!4!820!
A unique hardware address for your device
What is a MAC address?
Social engineering
What is it called when someone attempts to befriend you online for the purpose of stealing confidential or sensitive information?
Laptop
When describing a client/server network, which of the following would be considered a client?
Roles can be granted to individuals to view files and make changes to files on the network
When it comes to secure data storage on a network, which of the following statements is true?
Bluetooth
Which network protocol allows devices to communicate with each other over a short range, usually less than 30 feet/9 meters?
Smartwatch and phone connected via Bluetooth
Which of the following is an example of a personal area network?
Many public networks are not secure
Which of the following statements is true about public networks?
It sends and receives digital data over a digital line
Why is a cable modem classified as a digital model?
To access shared resources
Why would you want to connect your computer to a network?