Exam 7: Networking: Connecting Computing Devices

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

________ refers to connecting to a wireless connection without the permission of the owner.

In a peer-to-peer network, one computer acts as the central computer.

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

A ________ is any device connected to a network such as a computer, printer, or game console.

The capability of current devices to use earlier standards is known as ________.

________ are devices that transfer packets of data between two or more networks.

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

Limiting your signal range does not help increase wireless network security.

A(n)________ network uses radio waves as its transmission medium.

Client/server networks are controlled by a central server that runs specialized software called a(n)________.

DSL uses ________ cable.

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

For the nodes on a network to communicate with each other and access the network, each node needs a ________.

The unique number assigned to a network adapter by the manufacturer is referred to as the ________ address.

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

WPA stands for ________.

Which transmission medium transmits data the fastest?

A network used to communicate among devices close to one person is called a(n)________.

The most popular transmission media option for wired Ethernet networks is UTP cable.