Chapter 9

Question 1

EFT

Answer 1

allows users connected to a network to exchange money from one account to another via transmission media

Question 2

Topology

Answer 2

the method by which computers and devices are physically arranged on a network

Question 3

Value-added-network
(VAN)

Answer 3

third-party business that provides networking services, such as EDI services, secure data and
information transfer, storage, or email

Question 4

Intranet

Answer 4

internal network that
uses Internet technologies

Question 5

Network Standards

Answer 5

specify the way computers access a network, the types) of hardware used, data transmission speeds, and the types of cable and wireless
technology used

Question 6

Modem

Answer 6

Connects a network to the internet

Question 7

Booster

Answer 7

An amplifier used to improve reception

Question 8

Network architecture

Answer 8

The logical design of all devices on a network 

Question 9

Network architecture

Answer 9

The logical design of all devices on a network

Question 10

Wireless Network Key

Answer 10

A series of numbers and/or letters used to encrypt data sent between devices

Question 11

Network architecture

Answer 11

The logical design of all devices on a network

Question 12

Protocol

Answer 12

Common set of rules for exchanging information

Question 13

True or False: Smaller networks usually require simple hardware and can rely on the operating system’s features to connect to other devices on the network

Answer 13

True

Question 14

True or False: Most of today’s Internet connections are broadband connections

Answer 14

True

Question 15

True or False: A P2P network typically requires a network administrator

Answer 15

False

Question 16

True or False: For computers and devices to successfully communicate on a network, they do not have to support the same network standards.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

True or False: You can use Bluetooth to establish a PAN

Answer 17

True

Question 18

True or False: A cable modem uses existing standard copper telephone wiring to send and receive digital data.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

True or False: A dedicated line is a type of always-on physical connection that is established between two communications devices.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

True or False: The number of devices, as well as the operating system or platform on which the devices operate will determine the speed and strength needed to run your wireless network.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

True or False: Wireless network settings usually can be changed by accessing the wireless router with a browser.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

True or False: USENIX developed a code of conduct for program developers

Answer 22

False

Question 23

Communications software consists of programs and apps that?

Answer 23

Help users establish a connection to another computer mobile device or network
Manage the transmission of data instructions, and information
Provide an interface for users to communicate with one another

Question 24

Client

Answer 24

Is a computer or mobile device on the network that relies on the server for its resources

Question 25

Client/server networks

Answer 25

Are controlled by a network administrator

Question 26

Internet peer to peer network

Answer 26

Is a type of P2P network where users share files over the Internet

Question 27

Peer to peer network

Answer 27

Is a network architecture that connects a small number of computers fewer than 10

Question 28

UWB (ultra wideband)

Answer 28

Is a network standard that specifies how two UWB devices use short range radio waves to communicate at high speeds with each other

Question 29

RFID (radio frequency, identification)

Answer 29

Is a protocol that defines how a network uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object an animal or a person

Question 30

Tag called transponder

Answer 30

Consist of an antenna and a memory chip that contains the information to be transmitted via radio waves

Question 31

NFC (Nearfield communications)

Answer 31

Is a protocol based on RFID

Question 32

Nodes or devices in a network

Answer 32

Can be computers, tablets, mobile phones, printers, game, consoles, or smart home devices

Question 33

Hubs

Answer 33

Provide a central point for network cables in a network and are used to transfer data to all devices

Question 34

Switches

Answer 34

Used more frequently than hubs also provide a central point for network cables in a network and transfer data only to the intended recipient

Question 35

Routers

Answer 35

Connect you or more networks and direct or route the flow of information along the networks

Question 36

Digital modem

Answer 36

Also called a broadband modem is a communications device that sends and receives data and information to and from a digital line

Question 37

What are three types of digital modems?

Answer 37

Cable modems DSL modems ISDN modems

Question 38

ISDN (integrated service digital network) modem

Answer 38

Is a broadband modem that sends digital data and information from a computer to ISDN line and receives digital data and information an ISDN line

Question 39

Dedicated line

Answer 39

Is a type of always on physical connection that is established between two communication devices

Question 40

Multiplexing

Answer 40

Is a process that combines multiple analog or digital signals into a single signal over a shared, medium such as a cable

Question 41

What is the role of a network administrator?

Answer 41

To plan design purchase equipment for set up secure and maintain a network

Question 42

USENIX

Answer 42

Is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1975 to support network and system, engineers and operators in innovation and research