Exam 7: Networking: Connecting Computing Devices

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

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When using a wireless connection, ________ translates data so that it is protected.

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A client/server network is an example of ________ administration

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The fastest version of wireless Ethernet is ________.

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On a network, a(n)________ helps prevent data packets from colliding with each other.

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

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In terms of networking, NOS stands for ________.

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Public places where you can wirelessly connect to the Internet are known as ________.

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Using a network without the network owner's permission is known as ________.

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A(n)________ network is one where each computer can communicate directly with the others, rather than having a separate device exercise central control over the entire network.

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Wireless networks are more vulnerable to attack than wired networks.

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

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Match each of the following network types to its definition:
HAN
a network that covers a great distance
MAN
services a residence
LAN
confined to a small geographic location beyond the home
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HAN
a network that covers a great distance
MAN
services a residence
LAN
confined to a small geographic location beyond the home
WAN
covers a city
PAN
used to communicate among devices near an individual
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P2P networks are most commonly used in home networks.

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Match each of the following terms to its definition:
client
computer on which users accomplish specific tasks and make specific requests
server
unauthorized connection to a wireless network
piggyback
provides information and resources to other computers on a network
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client
computer on which users accomplish specific tasks and make specific requests
server
unauthorized connection to a wireless network
piggyback
provides information and resources to other computers on a network
network
two or more computers connected together via software and hardware so they can communicate
node
a computer, peripheral, or communication device on a network
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All of the following are extra precautions you can take to secure a wireless network EXCEPT ________.

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WEP is a stronger form of security than WPA.

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A printer connected to a wireless network is considered to be a node on that network.

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Normal telephone cable is a type of ________.

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The term network ________ refers to the design of a network.

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