Module 2- Computer Networks

Match the explanation of the benefits of Cloud computing to the correct benefit of Cloud computing-related term. Allows for the access of data, files, and programs when you are off-site or at home via web-enabled devices.

Flexibility

There are a variety of Cloud service providers that are used by organizations to execute a number of different tasks. Match the Cloud services offered to the correct Cloud service provider. Offers a suite of modular Cloud computing services including data storage, data analytics, computing, and machine learning. Google also offers serverless computing, IaaS, and PaaS.

Google Cloud

Match these 5G concepts with their descriptions. Allows for more high-demand devices to connect over single network. This means more people can transmit data at the same time.

Greater Capacity

Put In order to a new block to be added to the blockchain, four criteria must be met. Put the steps of adding a new block to the blockchain in the correct order.

1. A transaction must take place 2. Transaction verification 3. Transaction storage 4. Adding a hash

Put these steps in the proper order to explain communication over the Internet.

1. Assemble the data packet. 2. Correct domain name is identified (e.g., www.amazon.com). A domain name is a unique name affiliated with an IP address. 3. Look up IP address. Domain name systems (DNS) is used to simplify the process. 4. IP (internet Protocol Address) is added to the packet. 5. Transmission Control Process (TCP). TCP is an Internet protocol that ensures delivery of packets. 6. Message is sent/shipped using a variety of different carriers (ISPs). Often messages "hop" or move from one network to another.

Put the steps of cellular communication (placing a call on a cellular network) in the correct order, starting with placing a call.

1. Place the call. 2. Once the4 call is received by the nearest tower it is relayed to a system/network of cell towers where it is then converted and received by the phone you were calling. 3. When the person on the other phone accepts to call and begins ti speak, the person's voice is converted to an electrical signal that is sent back through the network. 4. Your phone converts the electrical signal that is transmitted via radio waves to an analog signal that you can hear.

The next generation of mobile connectivity that will provide faster data transfer speeds and enhanced connection reliability. Is called _____G. It is the fifth-generation wireless technology for digital cellular networks that began wide deployment in 2019.

5 of five

Select the potential applications/benefits of 5G networks. More than one answer may be selected.

5G connectivity has the potential to create truly connected cities. 5G connectivity will greatly improve what businesses and individuals can do with connected devices. 5G networks may eventually allow for autonomous vehicles to safely interact with each other and their environment.

Select what's true about how 5G connectivity will support IoT. More than one answer may be selected.

5G connectivity will allow for greater data capacity. 5G connectivity will allow for faster connection speeds. 5G connectivity will allow for lower latency.

Select what's true about Cloud computing in today's business environment. More than one answer may be selected.

93% of small businesses backup some portion of their data using a Cloud provider. 70% of global businesses backup some portion of their data using a Cloud service provider. In the United States, 96% of all organizations use the Cloud in one form or another.

Match the narrative to the appropriate cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Cash (BCH)

A forked cryptocurrency from Bitcoin. A fork is when a cryptocurrency is split into two different cryptocurrencies.

There are a variety of Cloud service providers that are used by organizations to execute a number of different tasks. Match the Cloud services offered to the correct Cloud service provider. Offers a broad set of global Cloud-based products including compute, storage, databases, analytics, networking, mobile, developer tools, management tools, IoT, security, and enterprise solutions.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Match each key term that is commonly used in the discussion about cellular communication to the correct definition. Allow smartphones to receive an analog sound wave, such as a person's voice, and convert it to a digital signal that can be processed and stored by a computer.

Analog-Digital Converter (ADC)

Match the TCP/IP layers to their correct definition. The group of applications that require network communication and are used by people to facilitate communication. These include email and messaging applications

Application

Match each key term that is commonly used in the discussion about cellular communication to the correct definition. Transmits cell phone signals to the cellular system's mobile switching station.

Base Transceiver Station (BTS)

Collaboration software is increasingly used in a variety of business settings. There are a number of advantages that using collaboration software offers teams and organizations. Match the term to the most appropriate benefit of collaboration software. People from across the organization, regardless of their physical location, can share content in real-time including documents, spreadsheets, videos, and messages.

Better Communication

Created in 2008, _____ remains the most widely traded and respected cryptocurrency. No one truly knows who created it, but the creator of the cryptocurrency goes by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto.

Bitcoin, bitcoin, BTC, or btc

Serving as the technology behind cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, _____ provides a level playing field for all users.

Blockchain

Software and technologies that uses computer code that creates concatenated (linked together) blocks of transactions called _____ allows people to share a digital ledger across a network of computers.

Blockchain

Match the term associated with the use of blockchain in today's business environment to the correct explanation of that term. Blockchain makes changing any information in a contract almost impossible. This proves to be advantageous for businesses that are dealing with multiple contracts.

Business Contracts

Policies, procedures, controls, and hardware that work together to ensure systems are secure are some of the advantages of using _____.

Cloud Security Services Systems

Match the explanation of the benefits of Cloud computing to the correct benefit of Cloud computing-related term. Enables organizations to communicate and share data/information more efficiently. Collaboration is facilitated because multiple users can share and work on files at the same time.

Collaboration

Using collaboration software, people can share content in real-time including documents, spreadsheets, videos, and messages. This leads to better _____,

Communication

According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) there are four Cloud computing deployment models. Match the Cloud computing deployment model description to the correct Cloud deployment model term. Cloud infrastructure for exclusive use by a specific community of consumers from organizations that have shared concerns (mission, security requirements, policy and compliance).

Community Cloud

Match the explanation of the benefits of Cloud computing to the correct benefit of Cloud computing-related term. Reduces expenditures on IT infrastructure and hard disk space.

Cost Savings

Select all of the correct statements about Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.

Covers how software applications communicate across networks and how data packets are assembled and reassembled once they reach their destination A suite of communication protocols (standards/rules/guidelines) used to connect devices to the Internet Used as a private network communications protocol for private networks including intranets and extranets

Match the narrative to the appropriate cryptocurrency. Bitcoin (BTC)

Created in 2008, it remains the most widely traded and respected cryptocurrency. No one truly knows who created Bitcoin, but the creator of the cryptocurrency goes by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto.

Match the narrative to the appropriate cryptocurrency. Ethereum (ETH)

Created in 2015, it is the second most valuable cryptocurrency.

Select all of the characteristics of that explain how the Internet works.

Data on the Internet is usually stored on specialized computers called servers. The connections points in the Internet are called nodes. Data is transferred from one network to another network through hardware called routers.

Collaboration software is designed to enhance the productivity of teams, groups, and organizations. Select the correct statements about collaboration software.

Dedicated workspaces are viewable and editable (based on assigned privileges) by users regardless of their physical location Allows for the creation of a dedicated workspace where users can add data and workflows. Many of today's collaboration software programs are cloud-based, removing the need to users to have specific software download on a device.

Match each key term that is commonly used in the discussion about cellular communication to the correct definition. A small computer within your smartphone that analyzes the sounds entering your phone through the analog/digital converter.

Digital Signal Processor (DSP)

Match the explanation of the benefits of Cloud computing to the correct benefit of Cloud computing-related term. Makes data backup and recovery easier because critical data are stored offsite and in multiple locations.

Disaster Recovery

Match the the following terms associated with Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to the correct definition Allows IP addresses to be translated in to recognizable words which are much easier to remember than a set of numbers.

Domain Name System (DNS)

Match the explanation of the disadvantages of Cloud computing to the correct disadvantage of Cloud computing-related term. Cloud services are subject to planned and unplanned downtime. Downtime can occur because of maintenance, system/mechanical failure, natural disasters, and outside intrusions/attacks.

Downtime

Select the true statements about sending information on the Internet.

Each device connecting to the Internet or a network must have a network interface card (NIC) installed. Modems and routers are connected to the Internet via an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Devices connect to the Internet or a network using network cables or wireless technologies.

Common methods to connect a LAN to the Internet include which of the following?

Ethernet cables Fiber optic cables Coaxial cables

Match these 5G concepts with their descriptions. Networks will support 500 mbps to 10 Gbps of download speed. Speeds vary by location and carrier. At the top end, that's over 100 times the speed of 4G.

Faster Connection/Data Transfer Speeds

There are many benefits of Cloud computing. One benefit of cloud computing is _____ that allows for the access of data, files, and programs when you are off-site or at home via web-enabled devices.

Flexibility

Examples of Internet of Things (IoT) devices include which of the following? More than one answer may be selected.

Home Security Cameras Smart TVs Smart Speakers

Which of the following services are often provided by Platform as a Service (PaaS) vendors. More than one answer may be selected.

Hosting of hardware and software Multi-language program development Provide mobile software development kits (SDKs) that assist in app development.

According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) there are four Cloud computing deployment models. Match the Cloud computing deployment model description to the correct Cloud deployment model term. The Cloud infrastructure is a composition of two or more distinct Cloud infrastructures that remain unique entities but are bound together by standardized or proprietary technology.

Hybrid Cloud

Match the the following terms associated with Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to the correct definition Four-decimal notation such as 182.124.7.9. This allows for approximately 4 billion IPv4 addresses.

IPv4

Match the the following terms associated with Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to the correct definition Uses a format such as 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334 and can accommodate at least 340 undecillion addresses.

IPv6

Select the correct statements about Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

IaaS is an instant computing infrastructure composed of processing, data storage, and a variety of other computing resources provided by a cloud vendor. IaaS helps organizations avoid the cost of acquiring and managing their own physical servers and datacenter architecture.

Collaboration software is increasingly used in a variety of business settings. There are a number of advantages that using collaboration software offers teams and organizations. Match the term to the most appropriate benefit of collaboration software. Engaging remote employees can be a challenge. Collaboration software helps to create engagement by allowing remote and organization-based employees the ability to exchange and interact.

Improved Engagement

An online computing structure composed of processing, storage, other computer resources is referred to _____ (IaaS).

Infrastructure

Match the TCP/IP layers to their correct definition. Controls the movement of packets throughout the network

Internet

In the broadest sense, the _____ of Things refers to everything connected to the Internet. It allows billions of devices to be connected to the Internet and is increasingly being used to define objects connected to the Internet that talk to each other including sensors, wearable technology, and smartphones.

Internet or Internets

Match the type of network to the correct definition. Connects multiple networks together

Internets

What are two characteristics of cryptocurrency?

It is decentralized. It is digital.

What are the characteristics of cryptocurrency?

It is not issued by a central bank. It is not backed by any assets. Its value depends largely on the supply and demand for it.

There are a variety of Cloud service providers that are used by organizations to execute a number of different tasks. Match the Cloud services offered to the correct Cloud service provider. Offers a range of flexible Cloud infrastructure services including Cloud servers, cloud block storage, private cloud network, cloud firewall, and fully managed Cloud.

Kamatera Performance Cloud

Match the type of network to the correct definition. Connects a variety of devices for a single site such as an office or retail store.

LAN (Local Area Network)

Match the explanation of the disadvantages of Cloud computing to the correct disadvantage of Cloud computing-related term. Cloud infrastructure is owned, managed, controlled, and monitored by the Cloud service provider. This means the customer often has little control over cloud service processes and procedures.

Limited Control

While there are many benefits of Cloud computing, there are also some disadvantages. One of the disadvantages is _____. Cloud infrastructure is owned, managed, controlled, and monitored by the Cloud service provider. This means the customer often has little control over Cloud service processes and procedures.

Limited Control

Which of the following are considered a basic type of computer network? You may select more than one.

Local area network (LAN) Wide area network (WAN) Personal area network (PAN)

Match these 5G concepts with their descriptions. On 4G networks, the time that passes when a device is asked to perform a task to when it is completed is between 40-50 milliseconds. It is estimated 5G can reduce this by 75%.

Lower Latency

Match each key term that is commonly used in the discussion about cellular communication to the correct definition. Controls all the transmissions between cellular phone towers and their base transceiver stations.

Mobile Switching Station

Match the term associated with the use of blockchain in today's business environment to the correct explanation of that term. The encryption used in Blockchain makes it ideal for monetary transactions. Also, blockchain eliminates the need for banks to handle monetary transactions.

Monetary Transactions

Match the TCP/IP layers to their correct definition. Handles the physical parts of sending and receiving data. Data can be sent via wireless networks, Ethernet cable, network interface cards (NIC), etc.

Network Access Layer

Select what is true about computer networks. More than one answer may be selected.

Networks range in size from small home networks to the Internet, which is the world's largest network A network is a group of two or more devices/computers connected together Computer networks support many different software applications

Match the type of network to the correct definition. Connects devices around an individual. These typically involve smartphones linked to laptops, tablets, and Bluetooth devices.

PAN (Personal Area Network)

Select the true statements about Content Delivery Networks (CDN).

PoPs include various caching servers that assist in delivering content to website visitors within its operational proximity. CDNs provide more efficient delivery of Internet and Web content because the closer the CDN server is to the user geographically, the faster the content will be delivered. CDNs are geographically distributed network server groups that work together to deliver web pages and other web content to users.

According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) there are four Cloud computing deployment models. Match the Cloud computing deployment model description to the correct Cloud deployment model term. Cloud infrastructure is provisioned for exclusive use by a single organization comprising multiple consumers, e.g., business units).

Private Cloud

According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) there are four Cloud computing deployment models. _____ Cloud is a Cloud deployment model where Cloud infrastructure is provisioned for exclusive use by a single organization comprising multiple consumers, e.g., business units). It may be owned, managed, and operated by the organization, a third party, or some combination of them, and may exist on or off premises.

Private or private cloud

Collaboration software is increasingly used in a variety of business settings. There are a number of advantages that using collaboration software offers teams and organizations. Match the term to the most appropriate benefit of collaboration software. Collaboration software allows project leads the ability to create the plan and schedule and share this with all members of the team.

Project Management Capabilities

The number that is assigned to all information technology devices (routers, modems, etc.) which identifies the device and allows the device the ability to communicate with each other on a computer network, including the Internet is called an Internet _____ address.

Protocol, protocol, or IP

Which of the following functions are provided by an Internet Service Provider (ISP)? More than one answer may be selected.

Provide access or a gateway to the resources on the Internet Provide an Internet Protocol (IP) address Your ISP pays for access to the Internet

According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) there are four Cloud computing deployment models. Match the Cloud computing deployment model description to the correct Cloud deployment model term. The Cloud infrastructure is provisioned for open use by the general public. It may be owned, managed, and operated by a business, academic, or government organization, or some combination of them.

Public Cloud

Match the term associated with the use of blockchain in today's business environment to the correct explanation of that term. Blockchain can be used to trace mistakes and errors in manufacturing back to the point of origin.

Quality Assurance

There are a variety of Cloud service providers that are used by organizations to execute a number of different tasks. Match the Cloud services offered to the correct Cloud service provider. Offers cloud solutions for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

Salesforce

Match the explanation of the disadvantages of Cloud computing to the correct disadvantage of Cloud computing-related term. Cloud service providers do their best to implement the best security measures they can. These security measures often align with security and governmental standards.

Security

A Cloud-based service that is hosted on a vendor's cloud that allows users to access a software application using a web browser is referred to as Software as a _____.

Service

There are an increasing number of collaboration software programs that are used in business. Three popular collaboration software programs are Smartsheet, Slack, and Trello. Match the collaboration software program to the correct definition. A collaboration hub that aims to replace email and make communication seamless. This software is composed of channels where teams and members of the organization can communicate.

Slack

There are an increasing number of collaboration software programs that are used in business. Three popular collaboration software programs are Smartsheet, Slack, and Trello. Match the collaboration software program to the correct definition. An online project management software solution. This software focuses on the collaborative aspects of project management. You can create web forms and sheets (similar to a spreadsheet).

Smartsheet

Which 3 of the following are examples of Software as a Service (Saas)?

Smartsheet Google apps (Google Docs) Microsoft Office 365

Match the the following terms associated with Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to the correct definition IP address that are permanently assigned.

Static IP address

Collaboration software is increasingly used in a variety of business settings. There are a number of advantages that using collaboration software offers teams and organizations. Match the term to the most appropriate benefit of collaboration software. Scheduling activities can easily be added and updated in the software. Remote team members are actively engaged in workflow, duties, and processes due to the real-time nature of the software. Scheduling activities can easily be added and updated in the software. Remote team members are actively engaged in workflow, duties, and processes due to the real-time nature of the software.

Streamlined Workflow

Match the term associated with the use of blockchain in today's business environment to the correct explanation of that term. Blockchain allows shippers and customers to verify with almost absolute certainty where items and goods are along the supply chain thus removing guesswork and inefficiencies.

Supply Chain Management

Which of the following are benefits of Cloud computing? More than one answer may be selected.

There is significant storage capacity. Broad network access It can provide virtual applications software.

Match the TCP/IP layers to their correct definition. Divides data into packets and acknowledges the packets have been received

Transport

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are commonly used by organizations to securely send communications. Select the correct statements about VPNs.

VPN software authenticates the users and establishes a secure connection. A VPN creates a secure connection between two computers. Used by organizations whose employees need access to a company network remotely.

Match the explanation of the disadvantages of Cloud computing to the correct disadvantage of Cloud computing-related term. Also known as vendor lock-in, vendor agreements make switching between cloud services somewhat difficult. A vendor agreement is a signed contract with the Cloud service provider for their services.

Vendor Agreements

Match the type of network to the correct definition. Connects a variety of devices between two or more remote geographic locations.

WAN (Wide-Area Network)

Which of the following are correct statements about web services? More than one answer may be selected.

Web services allow for the exchange of information between two systems and are not tied to any one operating system or programming language. Web services can be used to create apps that link different systems of different organizations and to build open-standard based web applications. Web services are a set of software technologies that are able to exchange information with each other using standardized web communication protocols and languages.

Cloud services security policies vary by Cloud provider, so it's important to research policies before signing a service level agreement (SLA). Some important questions to ask a vendor about Cloud services security include which of the following? More than one answer may be selected.

What type of disaster plans are in place?* Does the vendor go through regular security audits? Does the vendor have any specific security certifications?

Allowing people to share a digital ledger across a network of computers, _____ uses computer code to create concatenated (linked together) blocks of transactions.

blockchain

A computing model where processing, storage, software, applications, and a variety of services are provided over a network, mainly access via the Internet is called _____ computing.

cloud or cloud computing

Designed to enhance the productivity of teams, groups, and organizations. _____ software allows for the creation of a dedicated workspace where users can add data and workflows.

collaboration

Geographically distributed network server groups that work together to deliver more efficient delivery of Internet and Web content are called _____ Delivery Networks (CDN).

content

Large and small businesses find they can _____ their reliance on internal IT infrastructure and reduce cost by utilizing Cloud-based technologies.

decrease, reduce, lessen, or lower

While there are many benefits of Cloud computing, there are also some disadvantages. One of the disadvantages is _____. This can occur because of maintenance, system/mechanical failure, natural disasters, and outside intrusions/attacks.

downtime or down time

The name "Blockchain" refers to how data are stored using this technology. Blockchain stores transaction data in blocks. Each block in the blockchain contains a _____ that is a digital fingerprint or unique identifier that helps to create secure transactions.

hash

In order to connect to the Internet and other computers on a network, each device must have a network _____ card (NIC) installed.

interface

Web services are a set of software technologies that are able to exchange information with each other using standardized web communication protocols and languages. One of the technologies on which web services are based is XML. XML stands for Extensible _____ Language

markup or markups

A group of two or more devices/computers connected together to allow for the exchange of information and for the sharing of resources is call a _____.

network

A Cloud-based computing model where Cloud service providers offer hardware and software tools need for application/software development via the Internet is called _____ as a Service. These vendors host the hardware and software needed for development on their own infrastructure that removes the need for developers to install this on their own devices.

platform

A collaboration hub that aims to replace email and make communication seamless, _____ is composed of channels where teams and members of the organization can communicate.

slack

There are a number of Cloud service vendors that provide a variety of Cloud services. Generally, Cloud computing services are classified in three ways: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and _____ as a location (SaaS).

software or softwares

A type of network that creates a secure connection between two computers is a _____ private network that allows for encrypted communications using the Internet for data transmission and communication.

virtual