Exam 6: Networks and Connecting to the Internet

____ is a protocol designed to automatically distribute IP addresses.

A computer ____________________ is the combination of hardware, software, cables, and signals that transport data and allows computers to communicate with each other and other electronic devices.

A(n) ____ converts the digital signals from a computer into signals that can travel over a network.

A network cannot function without a server.

What is the difference between portable and mobile Internet access?.

Just because your computer is connected to the Internet does not mean that it is connected to a network.

.biz and .com are examples of ____________________ names.

A(n) ____ helps you log into the right network and provides a level of security.

The range of Wi-Fi network coverage is called a Wi-Fi hotspot .

A(n) ____ is a device that links two or more nodes of a wired network.

In 1976, Bob Metcalfe had an idea called ____.

A(n) logical address is built into the circuitry of network devices at the time they are manufactured.

A network for a nationwide bank or large retailer is classified as a(n) ____.

Using a(n) router instead of a hub can increase a network's performance and security.

The accompanying figure shows the ____ method of connecting a printer to a network.

In the early years of the computer revolution, most computers functioned as stand-alone units.

Bluetooth can be used to link devices in a(n) MAN .

Most computers are assigned a temporary IP address called a(n) static IP address.

What are the advantages to sharing networked hardware? What are the advantages to sharing networked software? What are some disadvantages to connecting a computer to a network? Is it safe to be connected to a network?

With regard to Internet connection speed, maximum speed is always the same as actual speed