Exam 24: Network Fundamentals

What are some of the changes that have occurred in our society because of the Internet? What are some disadvantages of being so dependent on the Internet?

A(n) ____ acts like a switchboard through a firewall.

Which of the following network benefit do companies take advantage of when they purchase a site license?

"Sniffer" software is used to ____.

Client/server networks are easier to set up and manage than peer-to-peer networks.

Which of the following is true about e-mail?

Networks are divided into four main types.

Companies handling sensitive information should back up data regularly and store it ____.

A cache is a(n) ____.

In a client/server network, all computers are equal.

In a client/server network, which of the following would be considered the client?

A network is simply a group of two or more computers linked together.

The communication area of a LAN might be as large as a state, country, or even the world.

Server operating systems are high-end programs designed to provide network control and include special functions for connecting computers and other devices into a network.

____________________ consist of special hardware and software to protect individual companies' networks from external networks.

Case 24-2 Bryah owns a small business and travels frequently. She is concerned about the security of the data on her laptop, which includes valuable information and trade secrets. When Bryah is traveling, accidental association would be a concern when she is ____.

____________________ are people who break into computer systems to steal services and information.

An extranet is similar to a(n) server but it allows specific users outside of the organization to access internal information systems.

FIGURE 24-1 Figure 24-1 above shows an example of ____.