Exam 5: Networks and the Internet

Communication protocols are rules for efficiently transmitting data from one network node to another.

____________________ service is faster than dial-up, but not classified as a high-speed Internet connection.

A software utility called ____ records a packet's path.

The device pictured above equipped with MIMO technology, which uses two or more antennas to send multiple sets of signals between network devices.

An example of the physical layout and relationship between network devices is ____.

Every node on a network has an address.

____ is NOT an advantage of using a network.

Data in a wired network travels between devices using cables.

A dial-up connection uses POTS to transport data between your computer and your ISP. POTS stands for ____.

To access the Internet, you connect your computer to an ISP, which stands for ____________________.

____ is a protocol designed to automatically distribute IP addresses.

____ speed is the rate of data arriving at your computer.

____________________ light carries data signals for short distances and with a clear line of sight.

In the URL www.course.com, the domain name is ____.

A wireless network has a SSID which helps you log into the right network. SSID stands for ____.

A(n)____ server runs application software for network workstations.

Item 1 in the picture above is twisted pair cable.

There are many types of networks, classified by the geographic area they cover. Choose three network types and describe the scope of their access.

A disadvantage to networks is the ____.