Networks and security Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
Q
What is a computer network
A
A set of computers sharing resources
2
Q
Types of networks
A
LAN, WAN, PAN
3
Q
Topologies
A
Star, Bus
4
Q
What is LAN
A
Local area network
5
Q
What is PAN
A
Personal area network
6
Q
What is WAN
A
Wider area network
7
Q
Advantages and disadvantages of bus
A
Highly efficient, Expensive
8
Q
Advantages and disadvantages of star
A
Cheap, Not stable
9
Q
TCP IP Model
A
Application, Transport, Internet/Network, Link
10
Q
Social engineering
A
Phishing, Pharming, Shouldering, Blagging
11
Q
Malware
A
Spyware, Worms, Trojan horse, Virus
12
Q
Spyware
A
Tracks your activity. Can see what you are typing
13
Q
Worms
A
Self replicate, Don’t need to be opened to activate, Can send by itself
14
Q
Trojan Horse
A
Saves software
15
Q
Viruses
A
Self replicate, Need to be opened to activate, Someone needs to send the link
