2.8 Given a scenario, install, configure and secure a basic wireless connection

Question 1

Which 802.11 wireless standard has the greatest rate of data throughput?

Answer 1

802.11ac

Question 2

How does attenuation affect wireless networking?

Answer 2

A loss of signal strength reduces the data transfer rate.

Question 3

What is a best practice for the Service Set Identifier (SSID) of a wireless router?

Answer 3

It should be changed to a more unique name or have its broadcast disabled.

Question 4

Which wireless standard would give newer devices the maximum possible transfer rate?

Answer 4

802.11ac

Question 5

What is a captive portal?

Answer 5

A secure login page presented to a client after connecting to an open access point

Question 6

What step should be performed as early as possible when configuring a wireless access point?

Answer 6

Changing the default password

Question 7

Which is NOT a likely cause of Wi-Fi signal interference?

Answer 7

Bluetooth devices

Question 8

Which type of encryption should be avoided when configuring a wireless router?

Answer 8

Wired Equivalency Protocol (WEP) was developed for the purpose of providing confidentiality over a wireless network comparable to that of a traditional wired network

Question 9

What is a Service Set Identifier (SSID) and how is it used?

Answer 9

A series of alphanumeric characters used to identify a WAP and all the devices attached to it

Question 10

How can you confirm that you have properly configured a Small Office Home Office (SOHO) wireless router?

Answer 10

A wireless client can connect to the router.