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1
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what is 2 or more comps that share resources

A

comp network

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what are some advantages of a comp network

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saves money and time
increases productivity
all comps are equal

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what are some advantages to peer to peer network

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simplest set up
all comps belong to a workgroup

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4
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what is the name of a windows networking feature

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homegroup

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5
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what has at least 1 server at its center

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client server network

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what are some features of a the client server network

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centralizes network management, resources, and security
users log in and are granted access based on that login

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what does the server equal in a client server network

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multi user comp system with a NOS

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what does the client equal in a client server network

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PCs and other devices

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9
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what is LAN

A

local area network

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10
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what connects devices or nodes in the same location

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LAN

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what is PAN

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personal area network

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12
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what are devices connected via bluetooth

A

PAN

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13
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Bluetooth only connects ___ ranges

A

short

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14
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what uses wifi to transmit data

A

WLAN

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15
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what are the 3 configurations of LANS

A

bus
ring
star

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16
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what is the most modern configuration of LAN

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star

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17
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in a star configuration every node

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is attached to the central device

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18
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what ensures equipment made b diff companies works together and correctly

A

standards

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19
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what type of standards define how data is transmitted over a LAN

A

ethernet

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20
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what is WAN

A

wide area network

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what spans mulitiple locations and connects multiple LANS over dedicated lines using routers

A

WAN

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what is VPN

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virtual private network

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what is a private network through the public network that remote users access a LAN securely without dedicated lines

A

VPN

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what uses encryption to ensure that the data is secure

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VPN

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what is CAN
campus area network
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what is a hybrid of LANS and WANS and is connected using routers
CAN
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what is MAN
metropolitan area network
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what covers a single geographic area
MAN
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what is SAN
storage area network
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what is network connecting data storage devices and network severs
SAN
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what networks use cell towers and transmit voice and data over long distances
cellular networks
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what are communication devices that establish connections with a network
network adapter
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each device on a network must have a
network adapter
34
most PCs come built with an
Ethernet adapter
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what uses IEEE 802 II standards
wifi networks
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what allows for easy connection to devices without built in adapters
USB wireless adapters
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what certifies wireless devices
wireless alliance
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what is WLAN
wireless local area network
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what is 2 wireless devices that connect directly and is considered ad hoc netowork
WLAN
40
what is used in traditional dial up connection
modems
41
cable and DSL are considered
digital modems
42
what is ONT
optical network terminal
43
ONT is used by the
FTTH
44
what connects 2 or more networks
router
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what connects multiple devices
switch
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what is WAP
wireless access point
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what allows wireless devices to join network
WAP
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what blocks unauthorized access to network
firewall
49
in a P2P network no
special software is required
50
in a client server network both
client and server software is needed
51
in a client server network the client makes
requests
52
in a client server network the server
fulfills requests
53
what defines the rules for communication between devices
network protocols
54
what examines data packets entering or leaving a network
firewall
55
what denies access to traffic based on rules the network admin defines
firewall
56
in firewall, home is usually party of the
router
57
in firewall, business is a
stand alone device
58
door locks determine
what is shared and who is granted access
59
each computer should have its own up to date security software installed as a form of an
alarm systems
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what is a critical part of securing your system
installing updates
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comps in a P2P network belong to a
workgroup
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a ____ is a multiuser comp system that runs a NOS
server
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in which topology is every node on the network attached to a central device such as a switch or wireless access point
star
64
which type of network creates a private network through the public network
VPN
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the device needed to connect a LAN to a fiber network is called a
optical network terminal
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a ___ is created when two wireless devices connected to each other directly
ad hoc network
67
a ___ blocks unauthorized access to a network
firewall
68
which type of network consists of a group of clients and servers under the control of one central security database
domain
69
which protocol is responsible for receiving email
POP
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the ___ is also known as the wireless network name
service set identifier

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