Exam 7: Networking: Connecting Computing Devices

Many cities in the United States now provide a(n) ________ area network to allow Internet access to residents and tourists.

Most computers today come with Ethernet adapters already installed.

________ is the maximum speed at which data can be transferred between two nodes.

A network that spans a large physical distance is called a ________.

________ is often referred to as "high-speed Internet."

A large network designed to provide access to a specific geographic area, such as a large city, is a ________.

Storing files on the ________ avoids having to save them on multiple devices.

Ethernet networks are always connected using twisted-pair cable technology.

The server on a client/server network has specialized ________ software installed.

All of the following operating systems support P2P networking EXCEPT ________.

________ cable consists of a single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic and is used to connect cable TV.

Sophisticated networks generally use which of the following hardware devices to ease the flow of data through the network?

P2P networks are most commonly used in home networks.

Which of the following is NOT used to classify network architectures?

________ cable is composed of four pairs of wires that are twisted around each other to reduce electrical interference.

All of the following are extra precautions you can take to secure a wireless network EXCEPT ________.

A P2P network needs network operating system software installed on every node.

A(n) ________ is a device that receives data packets and sends them to their intended nodes while preventing data collisions.