CIT 15 Chapter 7

which of the following generation of wireless data is being rolled out as the latest data service and also as a home internet service

5th

if you are going to attach more than 15 devices to your wireless network you should make sure your router supports which standard

802.11 ac

which of the following is not a standard for wireless ethernet Networks

802.11 zx

which of the following is not a type of UTP cable you would use in a wired ethernet Network

Cat 7B

a peer-to-peer (P2P) network is an example of

Local Administration

a large network designed to provide access to a specific geographic area such as a large city

MAN

the unique number assigned to a network adapter by the manufacturer is referred to as the

Mac address

a ______ device facilitates file sharing and data backup

NAS

a client / server networks are collected by a central server that runs specialized software called

Network operating system or NOS

which of the following is not a home operating system that supports P2P networking

Unix

which of the following is not a type of cable used in wired Networks

Unshielded coaxial

the network architecture that spans the largest physical distance is called a

WAN

a client/server network is an example of ________ administration

central

You can find out which network adapters are installed in your system by using the Windows ________ Manager utility.

device

which of the following is not a broad-band internet connection option

dial up

all of the following are extra precautions you can take to secure a wireless network except

enabling SSID broadcast

A P2P network needs specialized network operating system software installed on every node.

false

A home network server does not require any special software.

false

An access point connects to the main router wirelessly.

false

Cable TV is a two-way service with signals coming to and from your TV to the cable provider.

false

Coaxial cable is what is used for home telephone service.

false

Current wired Ethernet networks in the United States are based on the IEEE 802.11ac standard.

false

Limiting your signal range does not help increase wireless network security.

false

Mobile hotspots let you tether only one device to the Internet at one time.

false

Most wired home networks use Cat 7 cable.

false

WEP is a stronger form of security than WPA.

false

When configuring a home network, make sure all computers and peripherals are turned on before turning on the modem/router.

false

Which transmission medium transmits data the fastest?

fiber-optic cable

the current standard for wired ethernet network is IEEE 802.3 also known as

gigabit

when setting up a home network, make sure each node _______

has a network adapter

which of the following is not a common network architecture type?

interoffice area network

which of the following is not true about 5G Wireless technology

it will use more energy than current standards

which Hardware device connects your network to the internet

modem

routers and switches are examples of Network

navigation

A computer ________ is two or more computers connected using software and hardware so that they can communicate with each other.

network

for the nodes on a network to communicate with each other and access the network each node needs a

network adapter

Some of the responsibilities of a(n) ________ are installing new hardware and software on the network and monitoring performance.

network administrators

a ____________ is any device connected to a network such as a computer, printer, or game console

node

data are sent through a network in bundles called

packets

using a wireless network without a Network owners permission is known as

piggybacking

wireless network devices use ______ to communicate with each other

radio waves

to transfer data packets between two networks a _______ is used

router

on a network a _________ helps prevent data packets from colliding with each other

switch

______ is the actual speed of data transfer that is achieved between two nodes on a network and is always less than or equal to the data transfer rate

throughput

why are the wires twisted around each other in a twisted pair cable

to reduce electrical interference

A switch acts like a traffic signal on a network.

true

Cable internet connectors use the same cable as cable TV to deliver data.

true

If you want to connect to the Internet with your phone, you will need a wireless ISP.

true

Most computers today come with network adapters already installed.

true

Most data plans charge you a set amount per month for a maximum allowed amount of data transfer.

true

Network attached storage devices can be set up to automatically backup data on a computer and save it on the network attached storage device.

true

P2P networks are most commonly used in home networks.

true

Smart homes have become popular because of the power and availability of wireless networks and Bluetooth.

true

The 5G wireless technology will be more energy efficient than the current 4G.

true

The downside of using a wireless range extender over an access point is that it shares the wireless connection and can potentially slow the entire network.

true

Wireless network connections are usually slower than wired broadband connections.

true

Wireless networks are more vulnerable to attack by hackers than wired networks.

true

a printer connected to a wireless network is

true

sharing files is a benefit of using anetwork

true

the internet is technically a wan

true

what transmission media is used for a normal telephone service

twisted-pair cable

if you want to access your home network from your garage a _______ might help boost your signal

wireless range extender