Ch. 1

BYOD provides flexibility in where and how users can access network resources.

How does BYOD change the way in which businesses implement networks?​

A farm in a rural area without wired broadband access.

In which scenario would the use of a WISP be recommended?

spyware

During a routine inspection, a technician discovered that software that was installed on a computer was secretly collecting data about websites that were visited by users of the computer. Which type of threat is affecting this computer?

fault tolerance

A college is building a new dormitory on its campus. Workers are digging in the ground to install a new water pipe for the dormitory. A worker accidentally damages a fiber optic cable that connects two of the existing dormitories to the campus data center. Although the cable has been cut, students in the dormitories only experience a very short interruption of network services. What characteristic of the network is shown here?

bring your own device

A large corporation has modified its network to allow users to access network resources from their personal laptops and smart phones. Which networking trend does this describe?

VPN

An employee wants to access the network of the organization remotely, in the safest possible way. What network feature would allow an employee to gain secure remote access to a company network?

grows in size without impacting existing users suitable for modular devices that allow for expansion

What are two characteristics of a scalable network? (Choose two.)

They originate the data that flows through the network.* They are the interface between humans and the communication network.*

What are two functions of end devices on a network? (Choose two.)

scalability

What characteristic of a network enables it to quickly grow to support new users and applications without impacting the performance of the service being delivered to existing users?

It is an organization that enables individuals and businesses to connect to the internet.

What is an ISP?

It provides connections through interconnected global networks.

What is the Internet?

the Internet

What type of network must a home user access in order to do online shopping?

a router

Which device performs the function of determining the path that messages should take through internetworks?

extranet

Which term refers to a network that provides secure access to the corporate offices by suppliers, customers and collaborators?

Cellular, satellite

Which two Internet connection options do not require that physical cables be run to the building? (Choose two.)