Exam 6: Networks and Connecting to the Internet

____ is a wireless network technology that makes its own connections between electronic devices.

In a(n) ____ network, like the one shown in the accompanying figure, network computers share the responsibility for processing, storage, printing, and communication tasks.

Gary is preparing a lecture for his students on Internet technology. Gary wants to make sure that his students know precisely which technologies are included in the category of broadband. Which of the following types of Internet connections will he not include in that category?

A network cannot function without a server.

____ is the rate data arrives at your computer.

____ Internet access offers a continuous Internet connection as you are walking or riding a bus, car, train, or plane.

MAC addresses are used for some low-level network functions and can also be employed to establish network security.

Each connection point on a network is referred to as a(n) ____________________.

Networks like the kind in the accompanying figure are classified by ____.

Cable TV and DSL are referred to as ____ systems.

Computers on the Internet communicate with each other by following certain rules, known as ____________________.