Network(Home networking) 16 (CT3)

Question 1

This type of virus, once on a computer, will capture information such as usernames and passwords or allos a hacker to gain control of the computer.

Answer 1

Trojan Horse

Question 2

This type of virus, once on a computer, will replicate itself and spread to other computers, often through a computer network.

Answer 2

Worm

Question 3

Device that acts as a focal point in connecting multiple computers within one Local Area Network(LAN)

Answer 3

Switch techref4/5pg21

Question 4

Device that connects the customers internal network to the internet. wireless capability may be denoted by antennae on the device

Answer 4

router techref4/5pg21

Question 5

A protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network.

Answer 5

Dynamic Host configuration protocol(DHCP) ct3mod9pg32

Question 6

A condition caused when packets are not received in the correct order, or when they take too long to arrive at their destination.

Answer 6

Jitter (ct.3pg.61)

Question 7

Delay associated with inconsistencies, or impairments, in the data transport stream.

Answer 7

Latency (ct.3,pg.61)