Exam 25: Networks Fundamentals

A(n) ____________________ is a group of two or more computers linked together.

Ali is researching communication hardware for her Intro to Networking class so that she can write a report for her instructor. Ali learns that ____ is high-speed Internet access.

Different from a desktop computer, a network server doesn't require an operating system.

____ operating systems provide network control and include special functions for connecting computers and other devices.

Which of the following is NOT a classification type of network?

Which of the following is NOT an example of malicious code?

A(n) ____________________ is a small, simple, inexpensive device that joins multiple computers together.

To communicate on a WLAN, the computer and other devices that access the network must contain a modem.

Simon is in charge of network security at a medium-sized company. His boss has asked him to give an overview of the company's network security to the board of directors. Simon tells the board that his department does all of the following, EXCEPT: ____.

Which of the following types of networks use IP technology?

A(n) ____________________ directs traffic on the Internet or on multiple connected networks.

Most WANs consist of two or more LANs and are connected by ____.

WAN stands for Wireless Access Network.

Communication channels can include telephone systems, fiber optics, satellites, microwaves, or any combination of these.

Which of the following is NOT true about network security?

Intranets and extranets use and support Web technologies, such as hyperlinks and HTML.

Sniffer software is used to located hot spots.

The term client/server network describes a network design model.

The figure above shows examples of a(n) ____ network.