Fill in the Blanks with Correct Networking Cables Terms Flashcards

Can you fill in the blanks with accurate networking cables? These flashcards may be of assistance. As far as networking cables go, wireless has become quite popular. There are a range of wireless network media, each of which uses a separate transmission protocol. Generally, a wireless network uses infrared light or radio transmission. Read and study these flashcards to learn more about networking cables. CIS 111 Chapter 7 in Technology in Action 7th Edition.

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__________ 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