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Module 10

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Which of the following is another term for transmission media?
Communications channel
Each computer or device on a network is called a(n) ______.
node
To connect devices within your workspace, use a ______.
PAN
Skype and FaceTime are examples of ______ services.
VoIP
Which of the following is most likely to be used by a LAN?
Token ring
______ is currently the most popular network standard for LANs.
Ethernet
802.11 is a series of standards to identify ______ networks.
Wi-Fi
An RFID reader is also called a(n) ______.
transceiver
To enable a compute or device that does not have built-in networking capability, use a(n) ______.
NIC
______ transmission often is called fixed wireless.
Microwave
When you use a network to share software, you sometimes have to install the software on your computer, and a server on the network manages the licenses. T/F
False
The main difference between network classifications is the number of computers and devices connected to it. T/F
False
With P2P file sharing, when a user signs out of the network, others can still access the user's hard drive. T/F
False
With MMS, users can send and receive photos, videos, and audio files. T/F
True
Ethernet is a network standard that specifies that computers and devices on the network share or pass a special signal in a unidirectional manner and in a present order. T/F
False
Bluetooth devices need to be within the same line of sight. T/F
False
Because of its high transfer rates, UWB is best suited for transmission of large files. T/F
True
Some DSL installations include a dial tone, providing users with both voice and data communications. T/F
True
Some smartphones can also function as a wireless modem. T/F
True
Larger networks typically use a switch, while smaller networks use a hub. T/F
False
A device that converts one form of energy into another is called a __________.
transducer
What do you call a collection of devices connected to each other to share information?
a computer network
Which of the following devices usually connects a home network to the Internet?
router
A _________ connects computers so they can communicate with each other.
network
What is a wide area network (WAN)?
a network spread over a wide area
A local area network (LAN) is a network ______________.
confined to a single building
In Windows, a peer-to-peer network is called a workgroup or a ______________.
homegroup
In the client/server model, what roles do client computers and server computers play?
Clients request data and servers provide it.
Network topology is ________________.
the physical layout of a network
What is another name for Ethernet cables?
CAT 5 cables
In the OSI model, layer _______________ is at the top, and layer ___________ is at the bottom.
7 - Application; 1 - Physical
Protocols are the ___________.
rules for communication
What is bandwidth?
the amount of data that a computer can exchange with the Internet at a given time
When you use a USB cable to connect a cable modem or DSL modem to a PC for the first time, what happens after you plug the USB cable into the PC?
The PC automatically detects and installs the modem.
Which of the symbols shown below do you click to display a list of available networks?
1 - Multitask Icon
2 - Folders Icon
3 - Sound Icon
4 - WiFi Icon
5 - Notifications Icon
4
What do you need to set up a wired network with an Internet connection?
computer, modem, and Ethernet cable
The connections listed in the Network Connections window ________________.
depend on the hardware installed on the computer
To connect your computer to the Internet, you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your ____________ to your modem or router.
Ethernet port
What is the main advantage of using an Ethernet cable to connect to the Internet?
Connection speeds are generally faster than Wi-Fi connection speeds.
_____________ prevents Internet service providers from discriminating against particular Internet services or content providers.
Net neutrality
Who ultimately decides what rules the FCC should enforce regarding net neutrality?
Congress and Senate
A device's wireless adapter communicates with a base station, also called a(n) ___________.
wireless access point (WAP)
A home or school likely uses a(n) ______.
LAN
A city or town likely uses a(n) ______.
MAN
Which of the following is most likely to be used for mobile phone payments?
NFC
Client/server and P2P are two types of network ______.
architecture
Mapping, monitoring speed, and determining altitude all are uses of ______.
GPS
On networks that use TCP/IP, ______ software can detect problems, such as why traffic is flowing slowly.
packet
WiMax and UMB are competing standards for ______.
LTE
Home and small business users purchase ______ T1 lines, in which they share a connection with others.
fractional
Which generation was the first to introduce MMS?
3G
Transmission from an earth-based station to a satellite is a(n) ______.
uplink
Files on an intranet generally are also accessible from the Internet. T/F
False
A BAN is a type of PAN that wirelessly connects sensors worn by, carried by, implanted in, or attached to a human body. T/F
True
Sometimes communications devices are preprogrammed to accomplish communications tasks. T/F
True
Without a data plan, you must use Wi-Fi or a wired connection to access the Internet. T/F
True
Because they are assigned randomly, you cannot use an IP address to determine a computer or device's location. T/F
False
Bluetooth technology is standardized globally, so it can be used to connect devices that are not of the same make or model. T/F
True
The CATV signal enters a building through a single line, usually a coaxial cable. T/F
True
FTTP uses fiber-optic cable to provide extremely high-speed Internet access to a user's physical permanent location. T/F
True
Routers along the Internet backbone forward data packets to their destination using the fastest available path. T/F
True
Coaxial cable is capable of carrying significantly more signals than fiber-optic cables. T/F
False
electrical data suitable for transmission is called a(n)
digital
Why do we use computer networks?
to share information efficiently
If you want to send a large message on the Internet, it must first be broken up into ___________.
packets
WANs can span an entire country, while ___________ consist of computers in relatively close proximity.
local area networks (LANs)
The connection speeds on a WAN are ____________ speeds on a LAN.
slower than
Which is an advantage of peer-to-peer networks?
They are inexpensive and easy to set up.
When you click a link on a webpage, your browser acts as a _________, and sends a request to the __________.
client; web server
On a computer, what does an Ethernet cable connection look like?
a wired phone connection, only wider
In the OSI model, what is the basic role of each layer except the application layer?
To provide services to the next higher layer
Which of the following is a typical communications protocol?
Specific messages receive specific responses.
If you have a _______________ connection to the Internet, data moves quickly between your computer and the Internet.
broadband
A cable modem typically has three connectors: one for the power cord, one for connecting the modem to the PC, and one for _____________.
a coaxial cable to connect to the Internet
How do you connect to a Wi-Fi network shown in the list shown below?
https://i.imgur.com/nY9FFNo.png
Click the network and then click the Connect button.
What does a red X on the network icon usually mean?
The Ethernet cable is not connected.
Which of the following is not a peripheral device you can connect using a USB port?
power cord
Which of the following statements is true?
The actual speed of a network can differ from the maximum advertised speeds.
Which government agency enforces net neutrality?
FCC
Which of the following is not listed when you click the network icon in the Windows 10 notification area?
network password
Type of network in which data travels from one device to another over cables
wired network
Type of network in which data travels through the air
wireless network
Type of network that can transmit data from a media player to a computer's speakers
personal area network (PAN)
A communications device a laptop uses to connect to networks
wireless adapter
The world's largest wide area network
Internet
Network standard or protocol of the Internet
TCP/IP
Type of address that is unique for every computer
IP
Amount of data that can pass through a data channel in a given amount of time
bandwidth
Type of network in which each computer is equal to others and controls access to its own resources
peer-to-peer
A communications device that converts analog data into digital data and back so networks can transmit and receive data via phone lines
modem
Company that offers Internet access to individuals and businesses.
ISP
Bluetooth is a technology often used in this type of network.
PAN
Network technology best suited to networks of ten or fewer computers.
peer-to-peer
Computers need this hardware to connect to a network.
NIC
This device connects two or more networks and directs the flow of information along the network.
router
A private corporate network for use by employees to coordinate e-mail and communications.
intranet
Network architecture in which one or more high-powered computers provide resources or services to other computers on the network.
client/server
A private, secure path across a public network (usually the Internet).
VPN
Type of network that allows an organization to permit outsiders, like customers or suppliers, to access part of its network.
extranet
A network where each computer is equal to others and maintains its own operating system and application software.
peer-to-peer
Wireless LANs and public hotspots use ____ technology to connect to the Internet.
Wi-Fi
____ allows computers to be networked through ordinary telephone wires.
HomePNA
____ is a newer standard for cell network communications.
LTE
Bluetooth, 3G, and WiMAX are examples of _____.
network standards
Your computer needs a(n) _____ to access a network.
NIC
WIRED
fiber optic
Ethernet
cable
WIRELESS
Bluetooth
WiMAX
3G
Identify the Network Topology
Star
Identify the Network Topology
Mesh
Identify the Network Topology
Tree
Identify the Network Topology
Ring
Identify the Network Topology
Bus
Identify the Cable
fiber optic cable
Identify the Cable
USB
Identify the Cable
coaxial
Identify the Cable
ethernet rj-45
Identify the Cable
twisted pair
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