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This document covers a wide range of computer network concepts, including network types, protocols, hardware, and security. It addresses topics such as cloud computing, network administration, standards, wired vs. wireless networks, broadband, VPNs, bandwidth, firewalls, and network threats. It serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding computer networking fundamentals.
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Why would you want to connect your computer to a network? - correct answer ✔✔to access shared resources Devices on a _____ area network are connected via Bluetooth. - correct answer ✔✔personal Which of the following statements do opponents of net neutrality agree with? - correct answer ✔✔ISPs should charge more for high-bandwidth connections. A router is a system of two or more devices linked by wires or cables. - correct answer ✔✔False Which of the following is an authentication method to keep your data safe? - correct answer ✔✔Fingerprint scanner What is one way hackers can trick you into transmitting personal data over on a public network without your knowledge? - correct answer ✔✔They disguise the network as an evil twin. In a _____ network, each device on the network is attached to a central server. If the server fails, then the other devices will be unable to communicate, but if a connected device fails, then all other devices will still be able to communicate. - correct answer ✔✔star Which of the following is a disadvantage of using cloud computing to share files? - correct answer ✔✔The inability to access your files if you lose your Internet connection. What hardware is essential to creating a home Wi-Fi network? - correct answer ✔✔router In a connected network, how are hubs and switches similar to one another? - correct answer ✔✔They provide a central point for cables in a network.
What does a DSL modem use to send and receive digital data? - correct answer ✔✔Copper telephone wiring How does a wireless network key work with an encrypted wireless network? - correct answer ✔✔The sending and receiving devices must know the wireless network key to communicate. A network administrator is usually not required on a _____ network. - correct answer ✔✔peer-to-peer Computers communicating on a network must follow a _____, a common set of rules for exchanging information. - correct answer ✔✔protocol What type of network sends signals through airwaves and usually does not require cables? - correct answer ✔✔wireless network Which of the following would be considered a strong password? - correct answer ✔✔Wbcm2!4!820! RFIDis a network protocol used in credit cards, smartphones, and tickets to facilitate close-range communication. - correct answer ✔✔False While waiting for her latte at Starbucks, Georgia decides to check her work email and pay a few bills online. She opens the Wi-Fi settings on her device and sees several connections available. Knowing the activities she plans to do online, which of the following networks should Georgia connect to? - correct answer ✔✔My Verizon VPN Which of the following is true about broadband connections? - correct answer ✔✔Broadband connections are "always-on" with devices connected to them. Which network protocol allows devices to communicate with each other over a short range, usually less than 30 feet/9 meters? - correct answer ✔✔Bluetooth A modem can also function as what other piece of hardware? - correct answer ✔✔router
Sean is studying at a friend's house and notices that he can connect to the wireless network without entering a wireless network key. What does this indicate about the network? - correct answer ✔✔The network connection is probably not secure. As chief financial officer, you want to send the fourth quarter profit/loss spreadsheets to the president of the company. How can you send the report without worrying about someone else accessing it? - correct answer ✔✔Encrypt the data in the report. Network _____ specify how computers access a network, data transmission speeds, and the types of hardware the network uses, including cable and wireless technology. - correct answer ✔✔standards What is it called when someone attempts to befriend you online for the purpose of stealing confidential or sensitive information? - correct answer ✔✔Social engineering If you connect to a Wi-Fi network that does not require a wireless network key, it is still secure enough to send private information because wireless networks encrypt all data anyway. - correct answer ✔✔False Which of the following is an example of a personal area network? - correct answer ✔✔smartwatch and phone connected via Bluetooth Which of the following could indicate a DoS attack on your company server? - correct answer ✔✔Customers cannot view the website on their device because the page will not load. What is the U.S. Federal Communication Commission's role in regard to Internet access? - correct answer ✔✔To release rules surrounding Internet access Which of the following network standards applies to cellular networks? - correct answer ✔✔LTE When describing a client/server network, which of the following would be considered a client? - correct answer ✔✔laptop
What internal device does a computer use to connect to a wired or a wireless network? - correct answer ✔✔Network Interface Card Which of the following statements is NOT true about a local firewall? - correct answer ✔✔It is also called software firewall. As the new manager at your local grocery store, you want to create a more efficient inventory process by allowing outside vendors and suppliers to review current inventory records and adjust recurring shipment orders to reduce product waste. What type of network should you use? - correct answer ✔✔Extranet To access the Internet, a router must be connected to a _____. - correct answer ✔✔modem If you upload photos to a NAS device, everyone on the network can access them. - correct answer ✔✔True Which of the following describes an evil twin? - correct answer ✔✔A normal looking yet fraudulent Wi- Fi network that allows hackers to capture personal information users transmit using it. Keisha needs to connect to the Internet, but no wireless networks or Wi-Fi hotspots are available. What can she use instead to make the connection? - correct answer ✔✔mobile hotspot What is a MAC address? - correct answer ✔✔A unique hardware address for your device Which of the following statements is true about public networks? - correct answer ✔✔Many public networks are not secure.