CIS 111 901 Test 2
Infrared Data Association (IrDA)
A group dedicated to developing low-cost, high-speed wireless connectivity solutions using infrared technology. WEB 362
cloud
A group of technologies and services that provide computing over the Internet so people can interact with programs and data using any device that can access the Internet, including computers, tablets, and smartphones. WEB 232
personal digital assistant (PDA)
A handheld computer that can send and receive wireless telephone and fax calls, act as a personal organizer, perform calculations, store notes, and display Web pages from the Internet. WEB 354
access point
A hardware device with one or more antennae that permits communication between wired and wireless networks so wireless clients can send and receive data. WEB 357
distributed database
A is stored in multiple physical locations, with portions of the database replicated in different locations
multifactor authentication
A method of authenticating a user that requires more than one factor, such as requiring the user to present a debit card and enter a PIN to conduct a transaction. WEB 336
service set identifier (SSID)
A name broadcast by a wireless router or access point that wireless devices use to identify the network and connect to it. WEB 381
dual band access point
An access point that accepts connections from wireless devices configured for two different Wi-Fi standards. WEB 357
NNTP
Most feeds occur over the Internet using the_____
Short Message Service (SMS)
On a wireless network, the feature that lets users send data in the form of text messages. WEB 352
push technology
Some communication methods use _______ to send content to users who request to it
Wi-Fi
The trademarked name of the Wi-Fi Alliance that specifies the interface between a wireless client and a base station, or between two wireless clients to create a hotspot, to create an area of network coverage. Also called wireless fidelity. WEB 356
wired connection
The type of connection to a network in which devices use cables. WEB 354
Aggregator
To subscribe to a newsfeed, you need to install a program called an _____on your computer or mobile device
plagiarism
Use of material (whether it is in the public domain or is protected by copyright) without crediting the source of that material. WEB 214
evil twin attack
An attack in which a hacker gathers information about an access point and then uses that information to set up his own computer to impersonate the real access point and use its signal to attempt to steal information from the wireless devices that connect to the spoofed access point. Also called café latte attack. WEB 384
over-the-shoulder attack
An attack in which an unauthorized person uses his or her physical proximity to a user's device to attempt to get login information, passwords, or other sensitive data while the user is working. WEB 384
blog
A frequently updated Web site that expresses the opinions of the author(s), with frequently updated content that is focused on a specific topic or category of information. Also called a Weblog or Web log. WEB 189, WEB 262
smartphone
A mobile device that combines the functionality of a cell phone with an operating system that performs functions such as displaying Web pages, playing audio and video files, sending and receiving email and other messages, and using applications to open, edit, and create documents and other files. WEB 354
wireless local area network (WLAN)
A network in which devices use high frequency radio waves instead of wires to communicate with a base station that is connected to the Internet. WEB 356
metropolitan area network (MAN)
A network that provides wireless broadband Internet service to large geographical areas, usually in hotspots of several square miles each, and connects these hotspots using technology similar to cellular service to create a very large area of network coverage. The two competing MAN standards are WiMAX and LTE. WEB 366
stock image
A professional photograph, line drawing, or other graphic that is available for purchase and can be sold to multiple customers. WEB 228
sniffer program
A program that a hacker uses to illegally monitor activity on a wireless network in order to obtain personal information that is transmitted to it by its connected wireless devices. WEB 384
head section
A required section in an HTML document that includes the <head> tag, general information about the document, optional tags that identify the document's content for search engines, optional comments about the document's creator or the date on which the document was last updated or created, and the nested <title> tag, which identifies the title of the Web page so the browser can display it in the title bar. WEB 390, WEB 407
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
A security protocol for wireless LANs that works by encrypting data sent over the network. WEB 378-379, WEB 380
wireless mesh network
A self-configuring wireless network that is comprised of wireless nodes that relay communication across the network. Only one of the nodes is wired to the Internet connection, and then it shares that connection with the other nodes in the network. WEB 360
undiscoverable mode
A setting on a Bluetooth-enabled device that makes its signal invisible (undetectable) to other devices. WEB 386
MiFi
A small wireless router that provides a battery operated, mobile, personal hotspot for connecting Wi-Fi devices to the Internet using a broadband service provider. WEB 360
digital rights management (DRM)
A system of encoding that restricts the copying, use, or conversion to other formats of the contents of digital files. WEB 231
streaming transmission
A technique for transferring sound and video files on the Web in which a Web server sends the first part of a file to a Web browser or media player program, which uncompresses and plays the file immediately, and while the first part of the file plays, the server is sending the next segment of the file. WEB 232
piggybacking
A term used to describe a person who gains access to and uses a wireless network, sometimes by wardriving. WEB 381
Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP)
A type of data transmission that converts audio signals to digital packets which uses a person's Internet connection to make and receive local and long distance telephone calls. WEB 267, WEB 368
digital object identifier (DOI)
A unique alphanumeric identifier that identifies digital intellectual content and provide a persistent link to its location as long as the content exists somewhere on the Internet. WEB 216
Media Access Control address
A unique number assigned to a network interface card by its manufacturer that is used on a network to identify the device. Also called a MAC address. WEB 380
passphrase
A user-entered key that is used to encrypt data that is sent to and received from a wireless network that uses WEP. WEB 378
wireless wide area networking (WWAN)
A wireless network created by nationwide cellular phone carriers that provides network coverage to a large geographical area using 3G or 4G networks. WEB 365
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
A wireless network standard that uses a preshared key to encrypt data and individual data packets sent over the network. WEB 379-380
personal area networking (PAN)
A wireless network that connects personal devices to each other in a Bluetooth or an infrared network. WEB 362, WEB 363-365
3.5G wireless network
A wireless network that provides network connections of up to 10 Mbps. Also called mobile broadband. WEB 355
fourth-generation (4G) wireless network
A wireless network that transfers data at rates of 50 to 100 Mbps and delivers high quality audio and video to connected devices. WEB 355
2.5G wireless network
A wireless network that transfers data at rates up to 144 to 384 Kbps. WEB 355
third-generation (3G) wireless network
A wireless network that transfers data at up to 2 Mbps. WEB 354
second-generation (2G) wireless network
A wireless network that transfers voice and small amounts of unformatted data at a rate of up to 14.4 Kbps. WEB 352, WEB 354
WiMAX
A wireless network that uses the 802.16 standard to create a 4G wireless broadband network in metropolitan areas by creating network hotspots of up to 10 or more square miles each using radio waves broadcast by WiMAX transmitters. Also called Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access. WEB 366, WEB 372
Long Term Evolution (LTE)
A wireless standard that creates a 4G wireless broadband network in metropolitan areas using radio waves broadcast in the 700 Mhz spectrum. WEB 370, WEB 371-372
infrared
A wireless technology that uses infrared light rays to allow communication between compatible devices. WEB 362
Bluetooth
A wireless technology that uses short-range radio waves for communication between compatible devices in a personal area network. WEB 362
mailing list
A______ is a list of names and email addresses for a group of people who share a common interest in a subject or topic and exchange information by subscribing to the list
closed list
A______ is one in which membership is not automatic
intellectual property
All creations of the human mind, such as original ideas and creative works presented in a form that can be shared or that others can recreate, emulate, or manufacture. WEB 210
multiple band access point
An access point that makes it possible to connect any wireless device to the same access point. WEB 357
app
An application that runs on a smartphone. WEB 386
hotspot
An area of network coverage in a wireless network. WEB 356
man-in-the-middle attack (MITM attack)
An attack in which messages sent between two devices are intercepted by an unauthorized third party, who eavesdrop on the conversation, gathers information from the messages, or alters the messages in some way. WEB 384
bluejacking
An attack on a Bluetooth-enabled device in which a person called a bluejacker sends an anonymous message in the form of a phone contact displayed as a text message in an attempt to surprise the owner, express an opinion, or make a social connection. Web 385
bluebugging
An attack on a Bluetooth-enabled device that occurs when a hacker gains access to the device and its functions without the owner's consent. WEB 386
bluesnarfing
An attack on a Bluetooth-enabled device that occurs when a hacker with special software is able to detect the signal from a Bluetooth-enabled device and gain access to its data without the owner's knowledge. WEB 386
wire service
An organization that hires reporters to gather and write news stories, which it then distributes to newspapers, magazines, broadcasters, Web sites, and other organizations that pay a fee to the wire service (also called a press agency or news service). WEB 193
multimedia
Anything you can see or hear, including text, pictures, audio/sound, videos, films, or animations. WEB 228
bricks and clicks
Companies that use both a physical store and the Web to sell their products and services. WEB 459
public domain
Copyrighted works or works that are eligible for copyright protection whose copyrights have expired or been relinquished voluntarily by the copyright owner. Anyone can copy text, images, and other items in the public domain without obtaining permission. WEB 211
wireless connection
The type of connection to a network in which devices use radio waves or infrared technology instead of cables. WEB 354
list administrator
The_____ is a person assigned to oversee one or more mailing lists
Usenet News Service, or Usenet
The______ was founded in 1979 at Duke University as a way of collecting information and storing it by topic category
posting
You send your information and opinions to a mailing list by___
Newsreaders
____ were programs designed for the sole purpose of communicating with news server computers
Podcasting
_____lets a user subscribe to an audio or video feed, and then listen to it or watch it at the user's convenience on a compatible device
RSS
____stand for Really Simple Syndication
Atom
another format used to syndicate published content from one site to another is called____
Email list software, or list server
automatically forwards your message to every address on the mailing list
news aggregation Web site
A Web site that collects and displays content from a variety of online news sources, including wire services, print media, broadcast outlets, and even blogs, and displays it in one place. WEB 190
wiki
A Web site that is designed to allow multiple users to contribute new content and edit existing content, often anonymously. WEB 189
portal site
A Web site that provides a gateway or entry to other sites on the Web. WEB 222
yellow pages directory
A Web site that provides information about businesses, such as a description, address, phone number, Web site address, and reviews. WEB 185
virtual library
A Web site that provides online access to library information services. WEB 222
Newsfeed
A ____uses pull technology to deliver changing content to users
consumer-to-consumer (C2C) e-commerce
A category of e-commerce that includes online business transactions undertaken by individuals who are not operating a formal business. WEB 384
piconet
A collection of two to eight devices connected in a personal area network using Bluetooth. WEB 364
text messaging
A commonly used name for sending and receiving text messages using SMS. WEB 354
PAN device
A device that works in a personal area network. WEB 362
Personal Communication Service (PCS)
A digital wireless network that transfers voice and text data at a rate of up to 14.4 Kbps. WEB 354
simultaneous support
A feature of 4G wireless networks that refers to a device's ability to process many tasks at the same time, such as talking on the phone and displaying Web pages, as a result of the network's connection speed. WEB 355
autoconnect
A feature that lets a mobile device automatically connect to a Wi-Fi network when it is in range of the network. WEB 388
Wave format (WAV)
A file format jointly developed by Microsoft and IBM that stores digitized audio waveform information at a user-specified sampling rate and plays on any Windows computer that supports sound. WEB 230
news administrator
Each news server site employs a______
list moderator
For most lists, one person, known as the_______, moderates a mailing list to ensure that the list always receives and sends appropriate and relevant information to its members
range
In a wireless network, the physical distance between an access point and a wireless device. WEB 357
transfer rate
In a wireless network, the speed at which data is transmitted from an access point (or base station) to a wireless device. WEB 357
femtocell
In an LTE network, a base station that uses minimal power to transmit the LTE signal from a wired connection, such as a cable or DSL modem, to an LTE device within its range to increase its speed. WEB 370
list address, or the list name
The ______ is the address to which you send messages and replies
administrative address
The _____is the email address to which you send commands
remote wipe
The action of remotely issuing a command to delete everything stored on a wireless device as a security precaution in the event of loss or theft of the device. WEB 388
first-generation (1G) wireless network
The first wireless network, which transmitted voice data only using analog signals. WEB 352, WEB 354
RSS
The format used to syndicate published content from one site to another is called____
municipal broadband
The name given to a wireless network with sufficient network coverage to create a hotspot the size of a municipal area such as a city. Also called Muni Wi-Fi or a Muni-Fi network. WEB 359
pull technology
The other communication method, called _____ because subscribers "pull" content to their computers when they want it
Jailbreaking
The practice of unlocking the operating system on an Apple device so it can run apps created for other operating systems. WEB 388
rooting
The process of unlocking the operating system on an Android device so it can run apps created for other operating systems. WEB 388
news server
The server that stores a newsgroup is called a_____
wardriving
The term used to describe the process of driving through a neighborhood with a wireless device with the goal of locating houses and businesses that have wireless networks in order to gain access to them. WEB 381
