Exam 7: Networking: Connecting Computing Devices

________ is the actual speed of data transfer that is achieved between two nodes on a network and is always less than or equal to the data transfer rate.

Using a wireless network without the network owner's permission is known as ________.

Client/server networks are controlled by a central server that runs specialized software called a(n) ________.

A P2P network needs specialized network operating system software installed on every node.

In terms of networking, NOS stands for ________.

An access point connects to the main router wirelessly.

A wireless ________ extender is a wireless network device that repeats your wireless signal.

________ cable is composed of four pairs of wires that are twisted around each other.

When setting up a home network, make sure each node has ________.

A switch acts like a traffic signal on a network.

Limiting your signal range does not help increase wireless network security.

The unique number assigned to a network adapter by the manufacturer is referred to as the ________ address.

All of the following is NOT a home operating systems that supports P2P networking?

Match each of the following network types to its definition: I. HAN II. MAN III. LAN IV. PAN V. WAN

A(n) ________ network uses radio waves as its transmission medium.

Ethernet networks are always connected using twisted-pair cable technology.

A(n) ________ network is one in which each computer can communicate directly with the others.

Match each of the following terms to its definition: I. throughput II. packet III. firmware IV. firewall V. bandwidth

On a network, a(n) ________ helps prevent data packets from colliding with each other.

A large network designed to provide access to a specific geographic area, such as a large city, is a ________.