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Ch 9 Flashcards

1
Q

what is 2 or more comps that share resources

A

comp network

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2
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what are some advantages of a comp network

A

saves money and time
increases productivity
all comps are equal

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3
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what are some advantages to peer to peer network

A

simplest set up
all comps belong to a workgroup

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4
Q

what is the name of a windows networking feature

A

homegroup

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5
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what has at least 1 server at its center

A

client server network

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6
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what are some features of a the client server network

A

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

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7
Q

what does the server equal in a client server network

A

multi user comp system with a NOS

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8
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what does the client equal in a client server network

A

PCs and other devices

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9
Q

what is LAN

A

local area network

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10
Q

what connects devices or nodes in the same location

A

LAN

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11
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what is PAN

A

personal area network

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12
Q

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
Q

what is the most modern configuration of LAN

A

star

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17
Q

in a star configuration every node

A

is attached to the central device

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18
Q

what ensures equipment made b diff companies works together and correctly

A

standards

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19
Q

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

A

ethernet

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20
Q

what is WAN

A

wide area network

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21
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what spans mulitiple locations and connects multiple LANS over dedicated lines using routers

A

WAN

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22
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what is VPN

A

virtual private network

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23
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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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24
Q

what uses encryption to ensure that the data is secure

A

VPN

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25
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what is CAN

A

campus area network

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26
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what is a hybrid of LANS and WANS and is connected using routers

A

CAN

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27
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what is MAN

A

metropolitan area network

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28
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what covers a single geographic area

A

MAN

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29
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what is SAN

A

storage area network

30
Q

what is network connecting data storage devices and network severs

A

SAN

31
Q

what networks use cell towers and transmit voice and data over long distances

A

cellular networks

32
Q

what are communication devices that establish connections with a network

A

network adapter

33
Q

each device on a network must have a

A

network adapter

34
Q

most PCs come built with an

A

Ethernet adapter

35
Q

what uses IEEE 802 II standards

A

wifi networks

36
Q

what allows for easy connection to devices without built in adapters

A

USB wireless adapters

37
Q

what certifies wireless devices

A

wireless alliance

38
Q

what is WLAN

A

wireless local area network

39
Q

what is 2 wireless devices that connect directly and is considered ad hoc netowork

A

WLAN

40
Q

what is used in traditional dial up connection

A

modems

41
Q

cable and DSL are considered

A

digital modems

42
Q

what is ONT

A

optical network terminal

43
Q

ONT is used by the

A

FTTH

44
Q

what connects 2 or more networks

A

router

45
Q

what connects multiple devices

A

switch

46
Q

what is WAP

A

wireless access point

47
Q

what allows wireless devices to join network

A

WAP

48
Q

what blocks unauthorized access to network

A

firewall

49
Q

in a P2P network no

A

special software is required

50
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in a client server network both

A

client and server software is needed

51
Q

in a client server network the client makes

A

requests

52
Q

in a client server network the server

A

fulfills requests

53
Q

what defines the rules for communication between devices

A

network protocols

54
Q

what examines data packets entering or leaving a network

A

firewall

55
Q

what denies access to traffic based on rules the network admin defines

A

firewall

56
Q

in firewall, home is usually party of the

A

router

57
Q

in firewall, business is a

A

stand alone device

58
Q

door locks determine

A

what is shared and who is granted access

59
Q

each computer should have its own up to date security software installed as a form of an

A

alarm systems

60
Q

what is a critical part of securing your system

A

installing updates

61
Q

comps in a P2P network belong to a

A

workgroup

62
Q

a ____ is a multiuser comp system that runs a NOS

A

server

63
Q

in which topology is every node on the network attached to a central device such as a switch or wireless access point

A

star

64
Q

which type of network creates a private network through the public network

A

VPN

65
Q

the device needed to connect a LAN to a fiber network is called a

A

optical network terminal

66
Q

a ___ is created when two wireless devices connected to each other directly

A

ad hoc network

67
Q

a ___ blocks unauthorized access to a network

A

firewall

68
Q

which type of network consists of a group of clients and servers under the control of one central security database

A

domain

69
Q

which protocol is responsible for receiving email

A

POP

70
Q

the ___ is also known as the wireless network name

A

service set identifier

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