Exam 7: Networking: Connecting Computing Devices

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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.

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________ attached storage devices are specialized devices designed to store and manage network data.

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Which device might you use to improve your Wi-Fi signal without using a cable to connect to the router?

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Match each of the following terms to its definition:
router
actual speed of data transfer
repeater
handles data traffic between nodes on the same network
bandwidth
amplifies signals on long cable runs
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router
actual speed of data transfer
repeater
handles data traffic between nodes on the same network
bandwidth
amplifies signals on long cable runs
throughput
maximum speed at which data can be transmitted on a network
switch
handles data traffic between networks
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SSID stands for ________.

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Which of the following is not a type of UTP cable you would use in a wired Ethernet network?

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Most smartphones can create a mobile ________ so that other devices can connect to the Internet through the smartphone.

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

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

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All wireless networks have their own name, referred to as the ________, which is used to identify the network.

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Match each of the following terms to its definition:
node
two or more computers connected together so they can communicate
server
a computer, peripheral, or communication device on a network
piggybacking
computer on which users accomplish specific tasks and make specific requests
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node
two or more computers connected together so they can communicate
server
a computer, peripheral, or communication device on a network
piggybacking
computer on which users accomplish specific tasks and make specific requests
network
provides information and resources to other computers on a network
client
unauthorized connection to a wireless network
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Smart homes have become popular because of the power and availability of wireless networks and Bluetooth.

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Match each of the following terms to its definition:
throughput
the format in which data is sent over transmission media
firmware
maximum speed at which data can be transmitted
firewall
the actual speed of data transfer that is achieved on a network
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throughput
the format in which data is sent over transmission media
firmware
maximum speed at which data can be transmitted
firewall
the actual speed of data transfer that is achieved on a network
bandwidth
instructions in read-only memory
packet
hardware or software for protecting computers from hackers
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When you can control devices and appliances by apps installed on your smartphone or tablet, you are said to have a(n) ________ home.

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________ Internet is often referred to as "high-speed Internet."

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In terms of networking, NOS stands for ________.

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________ 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.

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To transfer data packets between two networks, a ________ is used.

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

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Connecting to a network without the owner's consent is known as ________.

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