Exam 6: The Internet

VoIP software is sometimes referred to as a(n)____ client.

Tom is currently using dial-up for his Internet connection but he believes it is too slow for his needs and ties up his phone line. He is looking for an alternative and has come to you for help. -Tom wants to know which of the services uses his existing telephone lines.You tell him ____.

A computing system in which a network of computers are harnessed together to perform processing tasks is called a(n)____________________ computing system.

One important security precaution when connecting your computer to public networks is to install a(n)____.

Current dial-up technology can transport data at speeds up to 6 Mbps downstream for a distance of about 1.25 miles (2 km)._________________________

____ are intended to work within LANs to monitor and direct packets being transported from one device to another.

-The accompanying figure represents a virtual private network.In this figure,E points to ____.

Sally often travels for her business. She needs a way to access the Internet while away from home. She has come to you for help. -You describe WiMAX to Sally.You tell her ____.

For the "real" Internet,cellular service providers offer data services,sometimes referred to as mobile ____________________.