Exam 6: Networks and Connecting to the Internet

Most routers are shipped with a predefined SSID set by the manufacturer.

Small home networks, campus networks, and business networks likely use ____ signals to transport data wirelessly.

A(n) ____ connection is a high-speed, digital, always-on Internet access technology that uses phone lines to transport data.

A(n) workgroup is a group of computers that communicate with each other to share resources on a network.

Of the following, which is the fastest type of Internet connection?

A(n) ____ is a collection of trusted networked computers that automatically share files and folders.

A(n) ____ is a public high-speed network capable of voice and data transmission within a range of 50 miles.

A(n) ____ is a data communications network that connects PCs within a limited area.

A(n) ____ helps you log into the right network and provides a level of security.

A(n) ____ is a device that links two or more nodes of a wired network.

A network provides authorized users access to networked peripheral devices.

The range of Wi-Fi network coverage is called a Wi-Fi hotspot .

Portia is researching wireless Internet connections for her computer. Portia learns that ____ is a fixed wireless standard that uses antennas mounted on towers.

The accompanying figure shows the ____ method of connecting a printer to a network.

____ determines how fast data travels over a network.

Which of the following is NOT true about the speed of data transfer over the Internet?

Large corporate networks and the Internet backbone use ____ signals to transport data wirelessly.

What are the advantages to sharing networked hardware? What are the advantages to sharing networked software? What are some disadvantages to connecting a computer to a network? Is it safe to be connected to a network?

Drive ____ assigns a drive letter to a storage device located on a network computer.

A(n) ____ address is a physical address assigned to a network interface card when it is manufactured.