Exam 7: Networking: Connecting Computing Devices

Installing a(n) ________ is the first step in securing your network from unwanted intruders.

Mobile hotspots let you tether only one device to the Internet at one time.

Most wired home networks use Cat 7 cable.

A(n) ________ network is one in which each computer can communicate directly with the others.

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

Most computers today come with network adapters already installed.

P2P networks are most commonly used in home networks.

Network attached storage devices can be set up to automatically backup data on a computer and save it on the network attached storage device.

The ________ is the name that uniquely identifies a network.

What would the consequences be to you if your neighbors in an apartment complex inadvertently piggyback on your wireless network, even if they did nothing malicious?

A ________ would be a good device to install if you need a wireless solution to improve a weak Wi-Fi signal in an area far from the router your home.

A client/server network is an example of ________ administration.

A(n) ________ is a wireless connectivity device that is connected with a wire to the router and extends a Wi-Fi signal in a designated area.

The 5G wireless technology will be more energy efficient than the current 4G.

Data are sent through a network in bundles called ________.

A home network server does not require any special software.

The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network is called the ________.

Periodically applying ________ upgrades fixes known problems in the ROM of a router or other networking devices.

If you want to access your home network from your distant garage, a ________ might help boost the signal.

A computer lab is an example of a(n) ________ type of network.