Computer Networking Glossary Quiz

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What is the definition of an analog signal?

A high-speed bandwidth characterized by a wide range of frequencies.

A wireless transmission medium that sends data over long distances.

A digital electrical signal with discrete variations in strength and/or quality.

A continuous electrical signal with varying strength and/or quality. (correct)

What is the main function of a backbone in a computer network?

Initiating and spreading cyberattacks using malware.

Sending and receiving wireless messages over long distances.

Linking cellphones, PDAs, computers, and peripherals wirelessly.

Connecting all computer networks within an organization. (correct)

What is the purpose of a botnet?

To wait for commands from the person controlling the botnet. (correct)

To link cellphones, PDAs, computers, and peripherals up to 33 feet apart.

To send data over long distances between regions, states, or countries.

To combine the worst aspects of viruses, worms, and Trojan horses in a cyberattack.

What is the characteristic feature of Bluetooth technology?

Aimed at linking cellphones, PDAs, computers, and peripherals up to 33 feet apart. Signup and view all the answers

What does a blended threat cyberattack involve?

Using multiple techniques to attack a computer system, bundling aspects of malware. Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of broadcast radio?

Wireless transmission medium that sends data over long distances. Signup and view all the answers

What type of network consists of clients and servers?

Client-server network Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a microwave relay station in orbit around Earth?

Communications satellite Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of frequencies that a transmission medium can carry in a given period of time called?

Bandwidth Signup and view all the answers

What type of device transmits electronic messages to other devices in a bus network?

Client Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a person who breaks into computers for malicious purposes?

Cracker Signup and view all the answers

What is the attempt to gain unauthorized access to or disrupt or damage a computer system or electronic communications network called?

Cyberattack Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of radio widely used for cellphones and wireless modems?

Cellular radio Signup and view all the answers

What is the form of technological assault that consists of making repeated fraudulent requests of a computer system or network, thereby overloading it?

Denial-of-service attack Signup and view all the answers

What do digital wireless services support?

(2G) wireless services Signup and view all the answers

What is the gradual merger of computing and communications into a new information environment called?

Digital convergence Signup and view all the answers

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