Exam 7: Wireless Networking

Bluesnarfing occurs when a hacker with special software is able to detect the signal from a Bluetooth device and gain access to its data. _________________________

Encryption keys are generally ____ or ____ bits long.

The connection of your smartphone to your wireless headset is an example of a(n) ____.

MATCHING -a wireless network that provides network coverage to a large geographical area

Every network interface card receives a unique number, called a MAC address, to identify the device.

A wireless mesh network is a series of wireless nodes that relay communication across a network.

MATCHING -a key typed in by a user to encrypt data

Using ____ technology, you can wirelessly beam information at up to 4 Mbps from one device to another compatible device using infrared light waves.

An SSID may contain up to ____ alphanumeric characters.

A ____ attack involves a hacker gaining access to a Bluetooth user's data, but not their device's functions. It ranks second of the three major Bluetooth security problems listed in the book.

A ____ is a user-entered key that encrypts data sent over a network.

In Wi-Fi terms, a(n) ____ is an area of network coverage.

MATCHING -a small wireless device that provides a mobile hotspot

Name and briefly describe the three major kinds of security problems common to Bluetooth.

The term "piconet" is used in relationship to infrared technology. _________________________

Some people unlock the operating systems on their devices in order to disable the device so it can run apps from other providers. This practice is called ____________________ when done on an Apple device.

A ____ access point makes it possible to connect any wireless device to the same access point.

The MiFi device is produced by the company ____.

Most consumer Bluetooth devices have a data transfer rate of 1 Mbps. _________________________

Each manufacturer of network interface cards adds a(n) ____ to identify the device.