Magnetic Storage Overview
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What is magnetic storage used for?

  • Storing data on cloud servers
  • Storing data on a magnetized medium (correct)
  • Storing data on paper
  • Storing data in a gaseous state

    • Which device is commonly used in magnetic storage to access information?

  • Trackpads
  • Projectors
  • Touchscreens
  • Read/write heads (correct)

    • What are some examples of magnetic storage media mentioned in the text?

  • Printers, scanners, and Ethernet cables
  • Optical drives, hard disks, and USB cameras
  • Tape recorders, vinyl records, and DVDs
  • Floppy disks, magnetic tape, and magnetic stripes on credit cards (correct)

    • Where is the preferred usage of the term 'magnetic recording' more common according to the text?

    <p>In the field of audio and video production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during digital signal processing?

    <p>It works on analog signals after they have been converted to digital form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a non-volatile memory (NVM) card according to the text?

    <p>Universal serial bus (USB) flash drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is data security important for organizations?

    <p>To comply with regulatory standards and maintain customer trust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of network latency?

    <p>To measure the delay in network communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which standard is the second version of Wireless Protected Access (WPA)?

    <p>WPA2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of an ISP (Internet Service Provider)?

    <p>To provide access to the internet and related services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does WEP stand for in terms of data security?

    <p>Wired Equivalent Protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a client-server network architecture, what is the role of a centralized server?

    <p>Receives and responds to requests from clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for using private network addresses in a LAN?

    <p>To ensure data security and maintain privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central unit of a LAN network?

    <p>Network Server</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary disadvantage of LAN administration?

    <p>Probability of leak of sensitive data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key component that combines multiple LANs?

    <p>Fiber Optic Cable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do WAP-enabled devices function in a LAN?

    <p>They serve as a link between PCs and networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of LAN transmission of data and services?

    <p>Is relatively higher than other network connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of network offers services similar to an internet service provider for broad area networks?

    <p>Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technology is used to connect Local Area Networks wirelessly in MANs?

    <p>Microwave or infrared lasers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically used to build Wide Area Networks (WANs) and extend their capabilities across different locations?

    <p>Leased lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which security technology focuses on limiting access and permissions to data?

    <p>Authentication and authorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of data security measures such as firewalls, encryption, and authentication?

    <p>Keeping data safe and protected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the rise in the number of data breaches and cyber attacks from 2020 to 2021, according to a ThoughtLab report?

    <p>15.1%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which encryption standard is considered the least secure?

    <p>WEP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of network node serves as an entry and exit point for a network?

    <p>Gateways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is used to load webpages using hypertext links?

    <p>Hypertext Transfer Protocol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol was defined as a standard for transferring files over a TCP-based network?

    <p>FTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol was designed to transfer information between networked devices and runs on top of other layers of the network protocol stack?

    <p>HTTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MAC stand for in networking contexts?

    <p>Media access control</p> Signup and view all the answers

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