Computer Quiz 10

A computer or device on the network that relies on other devices to provide its services is called a _______. a) node b) server c) client d) peer

Client

______ is the process of converting data so that it is unrecognizable when transmitted on a network or stored on a storage device except to users who enter the correct password. a) modulation b) encryption c) Net neutrality d) social engineering

Encryption

The most common standard for wired networks controlling how network interface cars, routers, and switches shared access to cables is ________. a) WiFi b) Ethernet c) 5G d) Tcp/IP

Ethernet

_________ are private networks which allow outsiders (such as customers, vendors, and suppliers) to access an organization internal network. a) Extranets b) Intranets c) Internets d) Wide Area Networks (WANs)

Extranets

A(n) ____ is a protective barrier between a computer or network and others on the Internet that inspects data being transmitted to or from a network to prevent unsolicited data exchanges. a) user name b) modem c) firewall d) Network Interchange Card (NIC)

Firewall

A connection to the internet usually requires the service of a(n) __________. a) Network Attached Storage b) Fiber distributed data interface c) user experience d) Internet service provider

Internet Service Provider (ISP)

A ________ connects computers and devices in a limited area such as a home, office, or small office complex. a) Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) b) Local Area Network (LAN) c) Personal Area Network (PAN) d) Wide Area Network (WAN)

Local Area Network (LAN)

The ______ address is a unique hardware address identifies for your computer or device. a) Media Access Control (MAC) b) TCP/IP c) Cell phone number d) service set Identifier (SSID)

Media Access Control (MAC)

______ enables you to connect a phone, computer or other device to the Internet through the cellular network. a) Mobile hotspots b) Personal Area Networks (PANs) c) Home wireless networks d) WiFi hotspots

Mobile hotspots

With ______, every website has the same value or priority as other websites resulting in equal, unrestricted access to each site. a) rasomware b) net neutrality c) encryption d) Phishing

Net neutrality

A ______ is a system of two or more devices linked by wires, cables, or a telecommunication system. a) conglomeration b) computer c) intranet d) network

Network

A(n)_____ is a circuit board that connect to a wired or wireless network. a) Mother board b) USB device c) Network interface card d) Modem

Network interface card (NIC)

The method by which computers and devices are physically arranged on a network is referred to as the ________. a) Bandwidth b) network topology c) infrastructure d) throughput

Network topology

In a ______ network, computers communicate directly with one another and can share resources usually without requiring a network administrator. a) token ring b) cloud c) client/server d) Peer-to-Peer (P2P)

Peer-to-peer (P2P)

A(n) _______ is a device that connects two or more networks and directs the flow of information between the networks a) modem b) router c) switch d) hub

Router

A computer on the network that controls access to hardware, software, and other resources is called a(n) _________. a) client b) node c) peer d) server

Server

A ______ network is arranged so that each device is attach to a central device such as a server or switch. a) mesh b) ring c) bus d) star

Star

______ is the set of protocols used by all computers and devices on the internet. a) Ethernet b) 5G c)TCP/IP (Transmission Control protocol/Internet Protocol) d) 4G

TCP/IP (Transmission Control protocol/Internet Protocol)

A ______ is a private, secure path across a public network that allows authorized users secure access to a company or other network. a) Peer-to-peer(P2P) network b) Virtual Private Network (VPN) c) intranet d) Extranet

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

A device connected to a network is called a (n) ________. a) user b) node c) server d) client

node