Exam 4: Computer Networks

Case 4-1 Michael, the owner of a new retail store, sets up a business network to communicate with fellow retailers and to attract customers. Michael wants to install a network that allows his employees to exchange files and email, share printers and other hardware, and access the Internet within his organization. Identify the network that Michael should use.

A(n) _________ is a device on a wireless network used to grant network access to wireless devices. A)wireless access point B)wireless access organizer C)network access adapter D)network access switch

A(n) _________ is a private, secure path across a public network that is set up to allow authorized users private, secure access to a network. A)virtual private network (VPN) B)local private network (LPN) C)managed private network (MPN) D)web private network (WPN)

Rony works on several confidential files for his company. Ignoring the privacy requirements, Rony places the files in a shared folder on his computer; hence, there is a risk of other people accessing the files. Which of the following steps should Rony take while using a peer-to-peer (P2P) network to prevent his original files from being overwritten by another P2P user?

The _________, embedded instructions, for a router impact its performance and capabilities. A)firmware B)control layout C)database D)firewall

A(n) _________ is a network that covers a relatively small geographical area, such as a home, an office building, or a school. A)local area network (LAN) B)metropolitan area network (MAN) C)personal area network (PAN) D)wide area network (WAN)

Briefly describe any of the five communications protocols.

In the accompanying figure, data is represented as _____.

In the accompanying figure of a HomePlug powerline network, _____ denotes that the router and PC are connected via the home's electrical wiring.

In a virtual private network (VPN), a process called _________ is used to carry the data over the Internet; special encryption technology is used to protect the data so it cannot be understood if it is intercepted during transit. A)tunneling B)bridging C)coupling D)linking

Case 4-3 Akira is a freelance content writer and uses the Internet to research about the topics that she works on. She needs constant high-speed Internet connectivity to upload and download necessary information. Akira observes that, off-late, her internet connection has slowed down to a great extent. Which of the following should Akira perform to fix this issue?

The accompanying figure demonstrates a(n) _____ form of networking standard.

Which of the following is an advantage of Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) and is not available in Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4)?

With a _____ network connection, the computers and other devices on the network are physically connected via cabling to the network.

Fast Ethernet has a maximum speed of _____.