CSC 102- Chpt 9
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A FIREWALL CAN BE IMPLEMENTED USING HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE
True
A firewall can be used to shield your computer from direct access to the internet
True
A peer-to-peer network can connect a linux computer and a windows PC.
False
A workgroup and a home-group refer to the same network feature
True
In a bus topology, data travels along a single cable that is terminated at both ends
Bits
Network speeds are measured in _______ per second. bytes nanos hertz bits
homes
P2P networks are normally found in______. homes universities corporations libraries
False
PAN stands for Public Area Network
True
The HTTP protocol requests and delivers webpages
True
The IEEE 802.11 standards are used in Wi-Fi networks found in homes and public hotspots
True
The physical layout of a LAN is called its topology
Protocols
The rules for communication between network devices are called________. Packets domains protocols firewalls
router
a ______ is a device that connects two or more networks together. hub modem router switch
client-server
a ______ network is one that has at least one computer that provides centralized management, resources, and security. peer-to-peer homegroup workgroup client-server
peer-to-peer
a _________ network is a network in which all computers are considered equal. peer-to-peer home group client-server workgroup
WAN
a company with offices in buffalo and seattle would use dedicated _______ lines to connect the two offices. WLAN WAN MAN PAN
True
a hybrid network in which several LANs are connected together can be called a Campus Area Network
true
a star topology allows nodes to be easily added, removed, or moved, without disrupting the network.
firewall
a_______ can be set by an employer to prevent you from accessing eBay. wireless access point switch router firewall
DHCP
by defalut, windows computers are set to obtain an IP address automatically, using_________ SMTP POP FTP DHCP
switch
most home routers also include a built-in____. switch hub range extender network interface card
Switch
A_______ is a device that connects multiple devices on a LAN. switch repeater router bus
True
All computers in a P2P network belong to a workgroup
VPN
Employees who are traveling can correct securely to their office network through the internet when a ____ has been established. PAN WLAN LAN VPN
Wardriving
Moving through a neighborhood trying to locate open wireless access points is called______. surfing trolling hacking wardriving
True
Two wireless devices that are directly connected to each other form an ad hoc network
true
WPS is a way to automatically configure devices to connect to a network by using a button, a personal identification number, or a USB key
Topology
Which of the following is NOT used to transmit signals on an Ethernet Network? Fiber-optic cable Twisted- pair cable Topology Wi-Fi
domain
a_______ is a network composed of a group of clients and servers under the control of one central security database. domain client home-group workgroup
true
bluetooth technology connects peripherals wirelessly at short ranges.
false
data travels in both directions in a ring topology.
peer-to-peer
each computer is considered equal in a _____ network. peer-to-peer client-server wide area virtual private
false
ethernet standards and equipment for your home LAN are different than those used in a business.
true
fiber networks use optical network terminals to connect to the internet
LAN
for a company that uses only one or two floors of an office building, all the company's computers and printers will be connected by a__________. LAN MAN PAN WAN
Router
if you want to connect your home network to the internet, you will need a ______ in addition to a modem. repeater router terminator switch
Wi-Fi
in a WLAN, devices are connected by _____. ultraviolet RFID bluetooth Wifi
true
in a network, a file can be an example of a resource.
false
network resources refer only to Harare and files
true
one advantage of using a domain is that you only have to log in one time to obtain access to all of the servers within that domain
true
one advantages of using a wired network connection rather than a wireless network connection is speed.
Assures equipment from different manufacturers is compatible
one of the most important reasons for ethernet standards is it _______. assures equipment from different manufacturers is compatible. allows the government to keep tabs on what you are doing prevents overburdening your computer can prevent unauthorized users from accessing the internet
true
standards ensure that equipment made by different companies work together.
False
the unauthorized use of your neighbor's wireless network is called trolling
bluetooth
to connect peripherals at short ranges, you would use the _______ wireless technology. bluetooth ultraviolet infrared RFID
piggybacking
when you decide to use your neighbor's open wireless network without permission, you are_____. hacking wardriving piggybacking trolling
hierachical
which of the following is NOT a common LAN topology? hierarchical star bus ring
The services and security are centralized
which of the following statements about P2P networks is FALSE? the security services and security are centralized. they can only support a small number of deices. all computers are considered equal. they can share a printer.
IEEE 802.11 standards
wifi netorks used in homes and ubliic hotspots use the ______. SMTP protocols W3C protocols POP protocols IEEE 802.11 standards
true
windows defender is antimalware software built-in to microsoft operating systems