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Side A ------ Side B
__________ cable consists of a single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic and is used to connect cable TV. ------ coaxial
__________ devices, which are becoming popular for home use, provide centralized data storage and access for networks. ------ network attached storage
A __________ is a device that attaches to a network and provides wireless nodes with a means of connecting to a network. ------ Wireless access point (WAP)
The __________ is the maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network. ------ data transfer rate
The internet is an example of a client/server network. ------ TRUE
A network-ready device that may be attached to a network but still has to connect to a networked computer first. ------ FALSE
__________ is the actual speed of data transfer on a network. ------ throughput
Wireless networks are more vulnerable to attack than wired networks. ------ TRUE
In terms of networking, NOS stands for__________. ------ network operating system
Which of the following devices translates electronic data into radio waves? ------ transceiver
If you need to extend the length of an Ethernet network, you can use a__________ to do so ------ repeater
All wireless networks have their own name, referred to as the__________ that is used to identify the network. ------ service set identifier
THroughput, the actual speed of data transfer that is achieved in a network, is usually: ------ less than the data transfer rate
Most notebook computers sold currently come with an 802.11g or a__________ network adapter built in. ------ 802.11n
A__________ keeps track of data packets and, in conjunction with network interface cards, helps the data packets find their destination without running into each other on an Ethernet network. ------ switch
A network in your home that is used to connect all of your digital devices is called a__________. ------ home area network (HAN)
__________transfer data between two or more networks. ------ Routers
The cost of a P@P network is slightly greater than the cost of a client/server network. ------ False
Network adapters: ------ enable nodes in a network to communicate with each other
If you install a device called a__________on your network, you can share a broadband internet connection among several computers. ------ router
All of the following are reasons for using a power-line network instead of an Ethernet network EXCEPT: ------ power-line networks cost less
A wireless network uses which of the following as its transmission medium? ------ radio waves
Due to the expansion of media files on home computers, _____ options are how being marketed; however, they are not as full features as the business-world counterparts. ------ home server
__________ networks use the existing electrical wiring in your house to help obtain their signal. ------ power-line
WPA stands for: ------ Wi-Fi protected access
The read-only memory written in a router is referred to as__________. ------ firmware
It is generally better to extend your wired network using wireless technology than to use repeaters of slice cable. ------ TRUE
In a peer to peer network, one computer acts as the server. ------ FALSE
One way to increase security on a network is by installing a: ------ firewall
WEP stands for__________. ------ Wired equivalent privacy
EpressCard versions of Ethernet NICs are made specifically for notebook computers. ------ TRUE
When setting up a network, you should set up any computers running the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system: ------ first
Which of the following is NOT an example of a network node. ------ a mouse
There are three main types of P2P networks; wired, wireless, and__________. ------ power-line
When a network is created to provide internet access to a specific geographic area, that network will generally be designated as a MAN. ------ TRUE
Most desktop and notebook systems sold today are network ready. ------ TRUE
A network that has 10 or more nodes is usually configured as a: ------ client/server network
__________ receive data packets and send them to the node for which they are intended. ------ Switches
Network architectures are classified according to: ------ the way they are controlled and the distance between their nodes
The term "network __________" refers to the design of a network. ------ architecture
TOday, power-line networks an sometimes exceed speeds of wireless Ethernet networks. ------ TRUE
Both Windows 7 and Windows Vista can automatically detect other versions of Windows running on a network. ------ TRUE
A client computer is the computer on which users accomplish specific tasks. ------ TRUE
__________ cable is made up of plastic or glass fibers that transmit data at extremely fast speed. ------ Fiber-optic
__________ is the actual speed of data transfer that is achieved on a network. ------ Throughput
A single computer can function as both a client and a server, but performance will be degraded. ------ TRUE
The most popular transmission medium option for wired ETHERnet networks is: ------ unshielded twisted pair cable (UTP)
A __________ device can be connected directly to a router instead of connecting it to a computer on a network. ------ netwrok-ready
Most__________allow you to connect wireless and wired computers to the same network. ------ wireless routers
A __________ network is one in which the nodes are located within a small geographical area. ------ local area
__________ is a method of translating data into code. ------ Encryption
Which transmission medium is able to transmit data the fastest? ------ fiber-optic cable
__________ refers to the act of connecting to a wireless connecting without the permission of the owner. ------ piggybacking
The major difference in types of :2: networks in the __________ by which the nodes are connected and the bandwidth each achieves. ------ transmission medium
MAN stands for mobile area network. ------ FALSE
A __________ network contains two different types of computers: one performs specific tasks and the other provides resources to computers on the network. ------ client/server
Switches can be__________ together to provide hundreds of ports. ------ chained
__________ options are fast becoming a popular choice for managing an entire family's personal media. ------ home server
A network adapter installed inside a computer as an expansion card is referred to as a__________. ------ Network Interface Card
Any ExpressCard will work in any notebook. ------ FALSE
Switches and routers are both network __________ devices. ------ navigation
A __________ is a specialized entertainment device that is specifically designed to retrieve digital media from computers or storage devices on a network and display them on televisions or home theater systems. ------ digital media receiver (DMR)
Which of the following is NOT an example of a WAN? ------ LANs connected in a single building
Public places where you can wirelessly connect to the internet are known as__________. ------ hot spots
WEP is a stronger form of security than WAP. ------ FALSE
NIC stands for__________. ------ Network Interface Card
P2P networks are more commonly used in small businesses than in homes. ------ FALSE
Normal telephone wire is: ------ twisted pair cable
Client/server networks are controlled by a central server that runs a specialized piece of software called: ------ a network operating system (NOS)
A __________ on a network can be a peripheral, such as a printer or scanner. ------ node
The 802.11 wireless standard is also know as __________. ------ Wi-Fi
For ethernet cables that run more than 100 meters, you can use __________ to boost the signal. ------ repeaters
Many cities in the United States are now deploying ______ to provide internet access to residents and tourists. ------ MAN
Twisted pair cable is made up of plastic or glass fibers that transmit data at extremely fast speeds. ------ FALSE
Some network adapters take the form of external devices that plug into an available __________ port. ------ USB
A __________ is a specialized entertainment device that is designed to retrieve digital media from computers or storage devices on a network and display them on televisions or home theater systems. ------ digital media receiver (DMR)
A __________ is a network located in your home that is used to connect all of your digital devices. ------ HAN
__________ cable is composed or four pairs of wires that are twisted around each other to reduce electrical interference. ------ Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
Which of the following is necessary if you want your Ethernet network to connect to the internet through a DSL or cable modem? ------ a DSL/cable router
The most common type of home network is: ------ a P2P network
In reference to the wireless ethernet standard, __________ devices achieve much higher data transfer rates and cover a wider area than 802.11g devices. ------ 802.11n
A __________ network is one in which each computer can communicate directly with each other, instead of having a separated device exercise central control over the entire network. ------ P2P
Which of the following network adapters is most likely to be preinstalled in a typical notebook computer today? ------ both a wireless and wired network adapter
Which of the following UTP cable types is the cheapest and often used in home networks? ------ Cat 5E
A __________ allows sharing of a broadband internet connection. ------ router
The unique number assigned to a network adapter by the manufacturer is referred to as the __________ address. ------ MAC
A __________ network uses radio waves as its transmission medium. ------ wireless
A __________ is a network navigation device that merely retransmits a signal to the other nodes attached to it. ------ hub
It is not possible to configure a client/server network for home use. ------ FALSE
A computer network is defined as two or more computers connected with __________ so that they can communicate with each other. ------ software and hardware
In terms of networking, MAN stands for__________.  ------ Metropolitan Area Network
Normal telephone wire is composed of __________ cable, which consists of copper wires wrapped around each other and covered in a plastic jacket. ------ twisted pair
A printer connected to a wireless network is considered to be a node on that network. ------ TRUE
To provide an older computer with wireless capability, you need to use a__________. ------ network adapter card
Which of the following devices is needed to share an internet connection on a wireless network? ------ a wireless router
The type of wireless network designed to provide access to city residents and visitors is typically a __________. ------ WAN
Sophisticated networks generally use which of the following hardware devices to ease the flow of data packets throughout the network? ------ routers and switches
Bundles of data sent over transmission media are called__________. ------ packets
The practice of piggybacking is illegal in many places. ------ TRUE

Side A ------ Side B
__________ cable consists of a single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic and is used to connect cable TV. ------ coaxial
__________ devices, which are becoming popular for home use, provide centralized data storage and access for networks. ------ network attached storage
A __________ is a device that attaches to a network and provides wireless nodes with a means of connecting to a network. ------ Wireless access point (WAP)
The __________ is the maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network. ------ data transfer rate
The internet is an example of a client/server network. ------ TRUE
A network-ready device that may be attached to a network but still has to connect to a networked computer first. ------ FALSE
__________ is the actual speed of data transfer on a network. ------ throughput
Wireless networks are more vulnerable to attack than wired networks. ------ TRUE
In terms of networking, NOS stands for__________. ------ network operating system
Which of the following devices translates electronic data into radio waves? ------ transceiver
If you need to extend the length of an Ethernet network, you can use a__________ to do so ------ repeater
All wireless networks have their own name, referred to as the__________ that is used to identify the network. ------ service set identifier
THroughput, the actual speed of data transfer that is achieved in a network, is usually: ------ less than the data transfer rate
Most notebook computers sold currently come with an 802.11g or a__________ network adapter built in. ------ 802.11n
A__________ keeps track of data packets and, in conjunction with network interface cards, helps the data packets find their destination without running into each other on an Ethernet network. ------ switch
A network in your home that is used to connect all of your digital devices is called a__________. ------ home area network (HAN)
__________transfer data between two or more networks. ------ Routers
The cost of a P@P network is slightly greater than the cost of a client/server network. ------ False
Network adapters: ------ enable nodes in a network to communicate with each other
If you install a device called a__________on your network, you can share a broadband internet connection among several computers. ------ router
All of the following are reasons for using a power-line network instead of an Ethernet network EXCEPT: ------ power-line networks cost less
A wireless network uses which of the following as its transmission medium? ------ radio waves
Due to the expansion of media files on home computers, _____ options are how being marketed; however, they are not as full features as the business-world counterparts. ------ home server
__________ networks use the existing electrical wiring in your house to help obtain their signal. ------ power-line
WPA stands for: ------ Wi-Fi protected access
The read-only memory written in a router is referred to as__________. ------ firmware
It is generally better to extend your wired network using wireless technology than to use repeaters of slice cable. ------ TRUE
In a peer to peer network, one computer acts as the server. ------ FALSE
One way to increase security on a network is by installing a: ------ firewall
WEP stands for__________. ------ Wired equivalent privacy
EpressCard versions of Ethernet NICs are made specifically for notebook computers. ------ TRUE
When setting up a network, you should set up any computers running the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system: ------ first
Which of the following is NOT an example of a network node. ------ a mouse
There are three main types of P2P networks; wired, wireless, and__________. ------ power-line
When a network is created to provide internet access to a specific geographic area, that network will generally be designated as a MAN. ------ TRUE
Most desktop and notebook systems sold today are network ready. ------ TRUE
A network that has 10 or more nodes is usually configured as a: ------ client/server network
__________ receive data packets and send them to the node for which they are intended. ------ Switches
Network architectures are classified according to: ------ the way they are controlled and the distance between their nodes
The term "network __________" refers to the design of a network. ------ architecture
TOday, power-line networks an sometimes exceed speeds of wireless Ethernet networks. ------ TRUE
Both Windows 7 and Windows Vista can automatically detect other versions of Windows running on a network. ------ TRUE
A client computer is the computer on which users accomplish specific tasks. ------ TRUE
__________ cable is made up of plastic or glass fibers that transmit data at extremely fast speed. ------ Fiber-optic
__________ is the actual speed of data transfer that is achieved on a network. ------ Throughput
A single computer can function as both a client and a server, but performance will be degraded. ------ TRUE
The most popular transmission medium option for wired ETHERnet networks is: ------ unshielded twisted pair cable (UTP)
A __________ device can be connected directly to a router instead of connecting it to a computer on a network. ------ netwrok-ready
Most__________allow you to connect wireless and wired computers to the same network. ------ wireless routers
A __________ network is one in which the nodes are located within a small geographical area. ------ local area
__________ is a method of translating data into code. ------ Encryption
Which transmission medium is able to transmit data the fastest? ------ fiber-optic cable
__________ refers to the act of connecting to a wireless connecting without the permission of the owner. ------ piggybacking
The major difference in types of :2: networks in the __________ by which the nodes are connected and the bandwidth each achieves. ------ transmission medium
MAN stands for mobile area network. ------ FALSE
A __________ network contains two different types of computers: one performs specific tasks and the other provides resources to computers on the network. ------ client/server
Switches can be__________ together to provide hundreds of ports. ------ chained
__________ options are fast becoming a popular choice for managing an entire family's personal media. ------ home server
A network adapter installed inside a computer as an expansion card is referred to as a__________. ------ Network Interface Card
Any ExpressCard will work in any notebook. ------ FALSE
Switches and routers are both network __________ devices. ------ navigation
A __________ is a specialized entertainment device that is specifically designed to retrieve digital media from computers or storage devices on a network and display them on televisions or home theater systems. ------ digital media receiver (DMR)
Which of the following is NOT an example of a WAN? ------ LANs connected in a single building
Public places where you can wirelessly connect to the internet are known as__________. ------ hot spots
WEP is a stronger form of security than WAP. ------ FALSE
NIC stands for__________. ------ Network Interface Card
P2P networks are more commonly used in small businesses than in homes. ------ FALSE
Normal telephone wire is: ------ twisted pair cable
Client/server networks are controlled by a central server that runs a specialized piece of software called: ------ a network operating system (NOS)
A __________ on a network can be a peripheral, such as a printer or scanner. ------ node
The 802.11 wireless standard is also know as __________. ------ Wi-Fi
For ethernet cables that run more than 100 meters, you can use __________ to boost the signal. ------ repeaters
Many cities in the United States are now deploying ______ to provide internet access to residents and tourists. ------ MAN
Twisted pair cable is made up of plastic or glass fibers that transmit data at extremely fast speeds. ------ FALSE
Some network adapters take the form of external devices that plug into an available __________ port. ------ USB
A __________ is a specialized entertainment device that is designed to retrieve digital media from computers or storage devices on a network and display them on televisions or home theater systems. ------ digital media receiver (DMR)
A __________ is a network located in your home that is used to connect all of your digital devices. ------ HAN
__________ cable is composed or four pairs of wires that are twisted around each other to reduce electrical interference. ------ Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
Which of the following is necessary if you want your Ethernet network to connect to the internet through a DSL or cable modem? ------ a DSL/cable router
The most common type of home network is: ------ a P2P network
In reference to the wireless ethernet standard, __________ devices achieve much higher data transfer rates and cover a wider area than 802.11g devices. ------ 802.11n
A __________ network is one in which each computer can communicate directly with each other, instead of having a separated device exercise central control over the entire network. ------ P2P
Which of the following network adapters is most likely to be preinstalled in a typical notebook computer today? ------ both a wireless and wired network adapter
Which of the following UTP cable types is the cheapest and often used in home networks? ------ Cat 5E
A __________ allows sharing of a broadband internet connection. ------ router
The unique number assigned to a network adapter by the manufacturer is referred to as the __________ address. ------ MAC
A __________ network uses radio waves as its transmission medium. ------ wireless
A __________ is a network navigation device that merely retransmits a signal to the other nodes attached to it. ------ hub
It is not possible to configure a client/server network for home use. ------ FALSE
A computer network is defined as two or more computers connected with __________ so that they can communicate with each other. ------ software and hardware
In terms of networking, MAN stands for__________.  ------ Metropolitan Area Network
Normal telephone wire is composed of __________ cable, which consists of copper wires wrapped around each other and covered in a plastic jacket. ------ twisted pair
A printer connected to a wireless network is considered to be a node on that network. ------ TRUE
To provide an older computer with wireless capability, you need to use a__________. ------ network adapter card
Which of the following devices is needed to share an internet connection on a wireless network? ------ a wireless router
The type of wireless network designed to provide access to city residents and visitors is typically a __________. ------ WAN
Sophisticated networks generally use which of the following hardware devices to ease the flow of data packets throughout the network? ------ routers and switches
Bundles of data sent over transmission media are called__________. ------ packets
The practice of piggybacking is illegal in many places. ------ TRUE