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Current wired Ethernet networks in the United States are based on the IEEE 802.11ac standard.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is NOT an encryption security protocol?


A) WIP
B) WPA
C) WPA2
D) WEP

E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Which one of the following cables is composed of plastic or glass fibers that transmit data at extremely fast speeds?


A) Unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)
B) Coaxial
C) Twisted-pair
D) Fiber-optic

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Match each of the following terms to their best definitions:

Premises
range extender
firmware
WEP
SSID
access point
Responses
security protocol
network name
device to improve wireless signal without additional cables
device to improve wireless signal requiring an ethernet cable
system software stored in ROM of hardware devices

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range extender
firmware
WEP
SSID
access point

The process of ________ translates data into code so that it is protected from prying eyes.

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If you want to connect to the Internet with your phone, you will need a wireless ISP.

A) True
B) False

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Cable internet connectors use the same cable as cable TV to deliver data.

A) True
B) False

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Limiting your signal range does not help increase wireless network security.

A) True
B) False

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When configuring a home network, make sure all computers and peripherals are turned on before turning on the modem/router.

A) True
B) False

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The network architecture that spans the largest physical distance is called a ________.


A) HAN
B) LAN
C) PAN
D) WAN

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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Most data plans charge you a set amount per month for a maximum allowed amount of data transfer.

A) True
B) False

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Updating the ________ on your network devices can help protect you from hackers.

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firmware, ...

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A(n) ________ is a hardware or software solution that helps protect your network.

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All of the following are extra precautions you can take to secure a wireless network except ________.


A) change your network name (SSID)
B) enable SSID broadcast
C) turn on security protocols
D) create a passphrase

E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Match each of the following terms to its definition:

Premises
switch
NIC
router
broadband
NOS
Responses
transfers data traffic between two networks
software used to set up and manage a network
high-speed Internet connection
connects a node to a network
handles data traffic between nodes on the same network

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switch
NIC
router
broadband
NOS

Which generation of wireless data is being rolled out as the latest mobile data service and also as a home Internet service?


A) 3rd
B) 4th
C) 5th
D) 6th

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Wireless network connections are usually slower than wired broadband connections.

A) True
B) False

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Which hardware device connects your network to the Internet?


A) Modem
B) Hub
C) Firewall
D) Switch

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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What transmission media is used for normal telephone service?


A) Fiber-optic cable
B) Twisted-pair cable
C) Coaxial cable
D) Ethernet cable

E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Many cities in the United States now provide a(n) ________ type of network to allow Internet access to residents and tourists.

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