Exam 3: Networks

__________ uses 128-bit addresses to uniquely identify devices connected to the Internet.

When you connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot, your digital device is classified as a(n) _______________.

When connecting to the Internet, most Internet users connect to a Tier 1 network.

________ is a wired network technology that is defined by IEEE 802.3 standards.

What organization is the top-level authority for supervising domain name requests?

Networks that form the Internet are maintained by ____________.

Which type of communication protocol converts data into standard formats that can be used by applications?

In the context of communication networks, the term __________ refers to the structure and layout of network components.

File sharing poses no real security risks.

Internet addresses that are temporarily assigned are called ________ addresses.

With wired connections, such as Ethernet, the rated speed and range are usually quite different to actual performance.

Mobile broadband can be used to access the Internet from a laptop or desktop computer.

Microwaves have more carrying capacity than radio waves.

Most Internet connections are symmetrical.

In the context of networks, a communication __________ refers to a set of rules for efficiently transmitting data from one network node to another.

The most widespread wireless channel for communication networks is radio frequency (RF) signals.

A communication ______ is a virtual end point for data entering and leaving a digital device.

You may be able to bypass DNS outages by changing your DNS server.

Wireless connections use licensed frequencies that are available for public use.

Which type of network topology connects a peripheral device to a host device?