Introduction to Networks

Which of the following is the name for all computers connected to a network that participate directly in network communication?

Hosts

Which connections are specialized ports on a networking device that connect to individual networks?

Interface

Which network infrastructure provides access to users and end devices in a small geographical area, which is typically a network in a department in an enterprise, a home, or small business?

LAN

Which feature uses the same cellular technology as a smartphone?

Wireless broadband

Which option describes a network attack that occurs on the first day that a vulnerability becomes known?

Zero-day or Zero-hour

Which feature describes using personal tools to access information and communicate across a business or campus network?

BYOD

Which feature contains options such as Public, Private, Custom and Hybrid?

Cloud computing

Which attack slows down or crashes equipment and programs?

Denial of Service (DoS)

Which network infrastructure provides access to other networks over a large geographical area, which is often owned and managed by a telecommunications service provider?

Extranet

When data is encoded as pulses of light, which media is being used to transmit the data?

Fiber - optic cable

Which option blocks unauthorized access to your network?

Firewall

Which type of network topology lets you see which end devices are connected to which intermediary devices and what media is being used?

Logical topology

Which connection physically connects the end device to the network?

NIC

Which type of network topology lets you see the actual location of intermediary devices and cable installation?

Physical topology

Which feature is being used when connecting a device to the network using an electrical outlet?

Powerline

Which feature is a good conferencing tool to use with others who are located elsewhere in your city, or even in another country?

Video communications

Which option creates a secure connection for remote workers?

Virtual Private network (VPN)

Which option describes malicious code running on user devices?

Virus, worm, or Trojan horse

Which network infrastructure might an organization use to provide secure and safe access to individuals who work for a different organization but require access to the organization's data?

WAN

Which two devices are intermediary devices?

routers, switches