26 questions
Which type of software takes an existing Internet connection and turns it into a wireless hotspot.
Netify
Mobilefy
Connectify
A computer network is defined as two or more computers connected by way of ___________ so that they can communicate with each other.
software and hardware
the internet
ethernet cable
This is a device connected to a network such as a computer or a game console.
server
modem
node
All of the following are benefits of networks EXCEPT...
sharing an operating system
sharing files
sharing an Internet connection
Network architectures are classified according to this.
The speed at which the processor runs
The way in which they are managed and the distance beween their nodes
The bandwidth supplied by the connection
All of the following involve tasks for network administration EXCEPT
setting up proper security for a network
installing new computers and devices on the network
purchasing initial equipment for the network
The unique number assigned to a network adapter by the manufacturer is referred to as the _______ address.
MAC
IP
network
Which is NOT an extra precaution to secure a wireless network?
change your network name (SSID)
enable SSID broadcast
turn on security protocols
Using a network without the network owner's permission is known as __________
chilljacking
hybacking
piggybacking
Wireless Internet is available using __________
fiber optics
radio waves
DSL
The most popular transmission media option for wired Ethernet networks is which of the following?
unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable
fiber-optic cable
coaxial cable
Data is sent through a network on bundles called _______
packages
pouches
packets
For nodes on a network to communicate with each other and access the network, each node needs this
network adapter
router
DSL Modem
What is the maximum speed at which data can be transferred between two nodes?
band speed
bandwidth
through speed
This is a network located in your home that connects to all your digital devices
LAN
HAN
MAN
This is a network used to communicate among devices close to one person
PAN
LAN
WAN
This is a large network designed to provide access to a specific geographic area, such as a large city
PAN
LAN
MAN
Which transmission medium transmits data the fastest?
wireless
coaxial cable
fiber-optic cable
A client/server network is an example of _______administration.
central
wide area
local
Normal telephone cable is what type?
fiber-optic cable
twisted-pair cable
ethernet cable
A peer-to-peer network is an example of this administration.
corporate
central
local
Network adapters
are always Ethernet NICs
are necessary only on servers in a client/server network
enable nodes in a network to communicate with each other
Client/server networks are controlled by a central server that runs a specialized piece of software called this
a network operating system
a firewall
firmware
Which is NOT a type of cable used in wired networks?
fiber-optic cable
router cable
coaxial cable
The current version of wireless Ethernet is _______
802.22m
802.11n
802.11p
Sophisticated networks generally use which of the following hardware devices to ease the flow of data through the network.
routers and switches
USB ports
firewalls