Chapter 6 Quiz

Which type of device provides an Internet connection through the use of a phone jack?

DSL Modem

A user wants to connect to a wireless network at a shopping center. What wireless network setting tells the user the name of the network?

SSID

Which two statements characterize wireless network security? (Choose two.)

Using the default IP address on an access point makes hacking easier, With SSID broadcast disabled, an attacker must know the SSID to connect

What wireless router configuration would stop outsiders from using your home network?

encryption

What can be used to allow visitor mobile devices to connect to a wireless network and restrict access of those devices to only the Internet?

guest SSID

Which type of networking technology is used to share an Internet connection wirelessly between two mobile devices?

Bluetooth

What type of device is commonly connected to the Ethernet ports on a home wireless router?

LAN device

What type of authentication do most access points use by default?

OPEN

True or False? Most mobile devices have the ability to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

True

What is CSMA/CA on a network?

an access method that is used by wireless technology to avoid collisions

Which type of network technology is used for low-speed communication between peripheral devices?

bluetooth

What are two types of wired high-speed Internet connections? (Choose two.)

cable, DSL

What are three advantages of wireless over wired LAN technology? (Choose three.)

lower on-going costs, ease of installation, ease of expansion

What purpose would a home user have for implementing Wi-Fi?​

to create a wireless network usable by other devices

When is a client considered to be "authenticated" when using MAC address filtering to control network access to a wireless network?

when the access point verifies that the MAC address is in the MAC table and sends a confirmation message to the client