CH 9 MC
the __________ standards define the way data is transmitted over a wi-fi network
IEEE 802.11
Devices in a ___ connect using Bluetooth.
PAN
which protocol is responsible for ensuring that data packets are transmitted reliably?
TCP
which type of neteork spans multiple locations and connects multiple networks
WAN
A ______________ is created when two wireless devices connect to each other directly
ad hoc network
in a _________, wireless devices connect directly to each other
ad hoc network
in which topology does data travel back and forth along the cable, which is terminated at both ends?
bus
A __________ is a computer that connects to, or requests services from, another computer
client
which type of network consists of a group of clients and servers under the control of one central security database?
domain
_________ is the most commonly used standard on LAN
ethernet
T/F: computers cannot have more than one network adapter installed at a time
false
T/F: in a client-server network, all computers are considered equal
false
T/F: it's not possible to share files between computers running windows and linux
false
T/F: using an open wireless network to access the internet without permission is called wardriving
false
T/F: you must install special software to create a peer-to-peer network
false
a __________ blocks unauthorized access to network
firewall
The protocol responsible for addressing and routing packets to their destination is _______
internet protocol (IP)
a __________ is a communication device used to establish a connection with a network
network adapter
_________ include the software, hardware, and files that are shared in a network
network resources
in a _______ network, all computers are considered equal
peer-to-peer
_____________ define the rules for communication between devices
protocols
the device needed to connect two or more networks together is called a ___________
router
the ________ is also known as the wireless network name
service set identifier
_________ ensure that equipment that is made by different companies will be able to work together
standards
T/F: A MAN covers a single geographic area
true
T/F: Most LANs are configured in a physical star or hybrid topology
true
T/F: TCP/ IP is the default protocal installed on linux computers
true
T/F: a router is a device that connect two or more networks together
true
T/F: when devices connect through a WAP, they form an infrastructure wireless network
true
computers in peer-to-peer network belong to a ___________
workgroup
