CIS 111 Chapter 7

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CIS 111 Chapter 7 in Technology in Action 7th Edition.

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1	__________ cable consists of a single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic and is used...	coaxial
2	__________ devices, which are becoming popular for home use, provide centralized data storage...	network attached storage
3	A __________ is a device that attaches to a network and provides wireless nodes with a means...	Wireless access point (WAP)
4	The __________ is the maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a...	data transfer rate
5	The internet is an example of a client/server network.	TRUE
6	A network-ready device that may be attached to a network but still has to connect to a networked...	FALSE
7	__________ is the actual speed of data transfer on a network.	throughput
8	Wireless networks are more vulnerable to attack than wired networks.	TRUE
9	In terms of networking, NOS stands for__________.	network operating system
10	Which of the following devices translates electronic data into radio waves?	transceiver
11	If you need to extend the length of an Ethernet network, you can use a__________ to do so	repeater
12	All wireless networks have their own name, referred to as the__________ that is used to identify...	service set identifier
13	THroughput, the actual speed of data transfer that is achieved in a network, is usually:	less than the data transfer rate
14	Most notebook computers sold currently come with an 802.11g or a__________ network adapter...	802.11n
15	A__________ keeps track of data packets and, in conjunction with network interface cards, helps...	switch
16	A network in your home that is used to connect all of your digital devices is called a__________.	home area network (HAN)
17	__________transfer data between two or more networks.	Routers
18	The cost of a P@P network is slightly greater than the cost of a client/server network.	False
19	Network adapters:	enable nodes in a network to communicate with each other
20	If you install a device called a__________on your network, you can share a broadband internet...	router
21	All of the following are reasons for using a power-line network instead of an Ethernet network...	power-line networks cost less
22	A wireless network uses which of the following as its transmission medium?	radio waves
23	Due to the expansion of media files on home computers, _____ options are how being marketed;...	home server
24	__________ networks use the existing electrical wiring in your house to help obtain their signal.	power-line
25	WPA stands for:	Wi-Fi protected access
26	The read-only memory written in a router is referred to as__________.	firmware
27	It is generally better to extend your wired network using wireless technology than to use repeaters...	TRUE
28	In a peer to peer network, one computer acts as the server.	FALSE
29	One way to increase security on a network is by installing a:	firewall
30	WEP stands for__________.	Wired equivalent privacy
31	EpressCard versions of Ethernet NICs are made specifically for notebook computers.	TRUE
32	When setting up a network, you should set up any computers running the Microsoft Windows 7...	first
33	Which of the following is NOT an example of a network node.	a mouse
34	There are three main types of P2P networks; wired, wireless, and__________.	power-line
35	When a network is created to provide internet access to a specific geographic area, that network...	TRUE
36	Most desktop and notebook systems sold today are network ready.	TRUE
37	A network that has 10 or more nodes is usually configured as a:	client/server network
38	__________ receive data packets and send them to the node for which they are intended.	Switches
39	Network architectures are classified according to:	the way they are controlled and the distance between their nodes
40	The term "network __________" refers to the design of a network.	architecture
41	TOday, power-line networks an sometimes exceed speeds of wireless Ethernet networks.	TRUE
42	Both Windows 7 and Windows Vista can automatically detect other versions of Windows running...	TRUE
43	A client computer is the computer on which users accomplish specific tasks.	TRUE
44	__________ cable is made up of plastic or glass fibers that transmit data at extremely fast...	Fiber-optic
45	__________ is the actual speed of data transfer that is achieved on a network.	Throughput
46	A single computer can function as both a client and a server, but performance will be degraded.	TRUE
47	The most popular transmission medium option for wired ETHERnet networks is:	unshielded twisted pair cable (UTP)
48	A __________ device can be connected directly to a router instead of connecting it to a computer...	netwrok-ready
49	Most__________allow you to connect wireless and wired computers to the same network.	wireless routers
50	A __________ network is one in which the nodes are located within a small geographical area.	local area
51	__________ is a method of translating data into code.	Encryption
52	Which transmission medium is able to transmit data the fastest?	fiber-optic cable
53	__________ refers to the act of connecting to a wireless connecting without the permission...	piggybacking
54	The major difference in types of :2: networks in the __________ by which the nodes are connected...	transmission medium
55	MAN stands for mobile area network.	FALSE
56	A __________ network contains two different types of computers: one performs specific tasks...	client/server
57	Switches can be__________ together to provide hundreds of ports.	chained
58	__________ options are fast becoming a popular choice for managing an entire family's personal...	home server
59	A network adapter installed inside a computer as an expansion card is referred to as a__________.	Network Interface Card
60	Any ExpressCard will work in any notebook.	FALSE
61	Switches and routers are both network __________ devices.	navigation
62	A __________ is a specialized entertainment device that is specifically designed to retrieve...	digital media receiver (DMR)
63	Which of the following is NOT an example of a WAN?	LANs connected in a single building
64	Public places where you can wirelessly connect to the internet are known as__________.	hot spots
65	WEP is a stronger form of security than WAP.	FALSE
66	NIC stands for__________.	Network Interface Card
67	P2P networks are more commonly used in small businesses than in homes.	FALSE
68	Normal telephone wire is:	twisted pair cable
69	Client/server networks are controlled by a central server that runs a specialized piece of...	a network operating system (NOS)
70	A __________ on a network can be a peripheral, such as a printer or scanner.	node
71	The 802.11 wireless standard is also know as __________.	Wi-Fi
72	For ethernet cables that run more than 100 meters, you can use __________ to boost the signal.	repeaters
73	Many cities in the United States are now deploying ______ to provide internet access to residents...	MAN
74	Twisted pair cable is made up of plastic or glass fibers that transmit data at extremely fast...	FALSE
75	Some network adapters take the form of external devices that plug into an available __________...	USB
76	A __________ is a specialized entertainment device that is designed to retrieve digital media...	digital media receiver (DMR)
77	A __________ is a network located in your home that is used to connect all of your digital...	HAN
78	__________ cable is composed or four pairs of wires that are twisted around each other to reduce...	Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
79	Which of the following is necessary if you want your Ethernet network to connect to the internet...	a DSL/cable router
80	The most common type of home network is:	a P2P network
81	In reference to the wireless ethernet standard, __________ devices achieve much higher data...	802.11n
82	A __________ network is one in which each computer can communicate directly with each other,...	P2P
83	Which of the following network adapters is most likely to be preinstalled in a typical notebook...	both a wireless and wired network adapter
84	Which of the following UTP cable types is the cheapest and often used in home networks?	Cat 5E
85	A __________ allows sharing of a broadband internet connection.	router
86	The unique number assigned to a network adapter by the manufacturer is referred to as the __________...	MAC
87	A __________ network uses radio waves as its transmission medium.	wireless
88	A __________ is a network navigation device that merely retransmits a signal to the other nodes...	hub
89	It is not possible to configure a client/server network for home use.	FALSE
90	A computer network is defined as two or more computers connected with __________ so that they...	software and hardware
91	In terms of networking, MAN stands for__________.	Metropolitan Area Network
92	Normal telephone wire is composed of __________ cable, which consists of copper wires wrapped...	twisted pair
93	A printer connected to a wireless network is considered to be a node on that network.	TRUE
94	To provide an older computer with wireless capability, you need to use a__________.	network adapter card
95	Which of the following devices is needed to share an internet connection on a wireless network?	a wireless router
96	The type of wireless network designed to provide access to city residents and visitors is typically...	WAN
97	Sophisticated networks generally use which of the following hardware devices to ease the flow...	routers and switches
98	Bundles of data sent over transmission media are called__________.	packets
99	The practice of piggybacking is illegal in many places.	TRUE