Chapter 5

Question 1

There are two major types of wireless networks that are popular today among users. These networks are Wi-Fi and ____.

Answer 1

Bluetooth

Question 2

In the field of computer networking and wireless communications, the most widely known and influential organization is the ____.

Answer 2

IEEE

Question 3

IEEE ____ combines the best features of 802.11b and 802.11a and is still used today.

Answer 3

802.11gab

Question 4

War driving is derived from the term ____.

Answer 4

War Dailing

Question 5

Bluetooth’s rate of transmission is ____ Mbps.

Answer 5

1

Question 6

____ is an attack that sends unsolicited messages to Bluetooth-enabled devices.

Answer 6

bluejacking

Question 7

____ is an attack that accesses unauthorized information from a wireless device through a Bluetooth connection, often between cell phones and laptop computers.

Answer 7

bluesnarfing

Question 8

Because of a security weakness it is important that key values exceed ____ at least characters in length.

Answer 8

20

Question 9

As a means of simplifying turning on WPA2 Personal, many devices now support ____ as an optional means of configuring security

Answer 9

WI-FI PROTECTED (WPS)

Question 10

The ____ in a Wi-Fi network serves as the network name identifier.

Answer 10

SSID

Question 11

A(n) ____ address is a unique hardware number that is “burned in” to each wireless network interface card adapter.

Answer 11

MAC

Question 12

Many attackers create a direct ____ network, a peer-to-peer network that connects a wireless device directly to another wireless device, such as the victim’s laptop directly to the attacker’s laptop.

Answer 12

AD HOC

Question 13

A(n) ____ uses an unsecured public network, such as the Internet, as if it were a secure private network.

Answer 13

Virtual private network

Question 14

____ cryptography uses two keys.

Answer 14

Asymetric

Question 15

Most encryption for data stored on a laptop uses ____ cryptography.

Answer 15

Private Key

Question 16

____ cryptography uses same single key to encrypt and decrypt a document.

Answer 16

Private Key

Question 17

Private key cryptography is also called ____ cryptography.

Answer 17

Symmetric

Question 18

A(n) ____ is a method used by operating systems to store, retrieve, and organize files.

Answer 18

File System

Question 19

Cryptography can also be applied to entire disks. This is known as ____ encryption and protects all data on a hard drive.

Answer 19

Whole Disk

Question 20

On tablets and smartphones, users should enable ____, which password-protects the device when it has not been used for a set period of time

Answer 20

AutoLock

Question 21

On tablets and smartphones, it is recommended to download and install a(n) ____ app that can erase the contents of the device if lost or stolen

Answer 21

Remote Wipe

Question 22

provides the optimum level of wireless security and has been mandatory for all certified wireless devices manufactured since March 2006.

Answer 22

WPA 2

Question 23

a traditional cellular telephone that includes a limited number of features.

Answer 23

Feature Phone

Question 24

used to send and receive wireless signals

Answer 24

Wireless Adapter

Question 25

short-range wireless technology designed for interconnecting computers and peripherals, handheld devices, and cell phones.

Answer 25

Bluetooth

Question 26

searching for wireless signals from an automobile or on foot using a portable computing device.

Answer 26

War Driving

Question 27

a radical technology or innovation that fills a new role that an existing device or technology could not.

Answer 27

Disruptive Tech

Question 28

an AP or another computer that is set up by an attacker designed to mimic an authorized Wi-Fi device.

Answer 28

Evil Twin

Question 29

most widely used type of wireless network.

Answer 29

802.11n

Question 30

portable computing devices with screen sizes ranging from 5 to 10 inches (127 to 254 millimeters)

Answer 30

Tablet Computers