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What type of cables may WANs use for connections?
What type of cables may WANs use for connections?
- Copper wires, Fiber optic cables, Wireless transmissions (correct)
- Coaxial cables, Satellite connections, Ethernet cables
- LAN cables, Dial-up connections, USB connections
- Bluetooth connections, Twisted pair cables, DSL connections
Which of the following is NOT a way to connect users and organizations to the internet?
Which of the following is NOT a way to connect users and organizations to the internet?
- Business DSL
- Broadband cable
- Wireless WANs
- Bluetooth routers (correct)
What is an extranet primarily used for?
What is an extranet primarily used for?
- To share network resources within an organization
- To connect LANs and WANs
- To securely provide network access to external parties (correct)
- To provide public network access
Which type of internet access is typically used by home users and small offices?
Which type of internet access is typically used by home users and small offices?
What organization developed alongside IETF and IAB to maintain structure on the internet?
What organization developed alongside IETF and IAB to maintain structure on the internet?
Which type of internet connection runs over a telephone line?
Which type of internet connection runs over a telephone line?
What is the main purpose of a logical topology diagram?
What is the main purpose of a logical topology diagram?
What characterizes a Wide Area Network (WAN) compared to a Local Area Network (LAN)?
What characterizes a Wide Area Network (WAN) compared to a Local Area Network (LAN)?
Which type of network connects hundreds of millions of computers worldwide?
Which type of network connects hundreds of millions of computers worldwide?
Who typically administers a Local Area Network (LAN)?
Who typically administers a Local Area Network (LAN)?
What are examples of external threats to network security mentioned in the text?
What are examples of external threats to network security mentioned in the text?
Which security component should be used to block unauthorized access to a network?
Which security component should be used to block unauthorized access to a network?
What is one of the security requirements for larger networks mentioned in the text?
What is one of the security requirements for larger networks mentioned in the text?
How should network security be implemented according to the text?
How should network security be implemented according to the text?
What is a common internal threat to network security?
What is a common internal threat to network security?
Where should antivirus and antispyware software be installed according to the text?
Where should antivirus and antispyware software be installed according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of Quality of Service (QoS) in a network?
What is the primary purpose of Quality of Service (QoS) in a network?
Which aspect is NOT one of the three main goals of network security mentioned in the text?
Which aspect is NOT one of the three main goals of network security mentioned in the text?
What are the two main types of network security that must be addressed according to the text?
What are the two main types of network security that must be addressed according to the text?
Why is network security considered an integral part of networking according to the text?
Why is network security considered an integral part of networking according to the text?
Which statement best describes the relationship between network security and Quality of Service (QoS)?
Which statement best describes the relationship between network security and Quality of Service (QoS)?
What is one of the goals of network security related to data transmission integrity?
What is one of the goals of network security related to data transmission integrity?
What are the four basic characteristics that underlying network architectures need to address to meet user expectations?
What are the four basic characteristics that underlying network architectures need to address to meet user expectations?
What does a fault tolerant network aim to achieve?
What does a fault tolerant network aim to achieve?
What is the key difference between packet-switched and circuit-switched networks in terms of routing?
What is the key difference between packet-switched and circuit-switched networks in terms of routing?
What is an essential characteristic of a scalable network?
What is an essential characteristic of a scalable network?
Why does a high demand for bandwidth cause constant breaks and pauses in live video transmissions?
Why does a high demand for bandwidth cause constant breaks and pauses in live video transmissions?
What can be inferred about the impact of circuit-switched networks compared to packet-switched networks?
What can be inferred about the impact of circuit-switched networks compared to packet-switched networks?
