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What is the primary function of a server computer?
What is a characteristic of a client-server network?
What is a peer-to-peer network characterized by?
What is the main difference between a client and a server computer?
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What is a Local Area Network (LAN) an example of?
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What do servers control in a network?
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What is the primary function of a physical connection in computer networks?
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Which type of cable is commonly used for computer networks and voice communications over long distances?
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What is the primary advantage of fiber-optic cables over twisted pair cables?
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What is the primary difference between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi frequencies?
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What is the purpose of the cladding in an optical fiber?
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Why are coaxial cables less affected by noise or cross-talk?
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What is the primary function of a modem?
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What is the purpose of a router in a home network?
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What is the term for the small chunks of data transmitted over the internet?
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What is the function of the Preamble in an Ethernet packet?
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What is the primary function of a wireless access point (WAP)?
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What is the purpose of the CRC in an Ethernet packet?
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What is the purpose of the Link Manager software in Bluetooth technology?
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What is a characteristic of Wi-Fi antennas in most desktop PCs?
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What is the main function of an access point in a Wi-Fi network?
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What is the purpose of a hotspot?
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How do routers handle incoming packets from the internet?
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What is the typical range of Bluetooth technology?
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What is a primary use of NFC applications?
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Why are NFC communications involving sensitive information sent securely?
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How can users add an extra layer of security to their smartphones?
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What is an example of a transit card payment using NFC?
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What is a limitation of NFC communications?
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What is an example of an NFC application?
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What is a benefit of using NFC for mobile payments?
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What can be stored behind a password for added security?
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What is a potential risk of using NFC for data transmission?
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What is an example of access authentication using NFC?
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What is the primary function of the Link Manager (LM) in Bluetooth devices?
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What is the purpose of the Standby (Sniff) Mode in Bluetooth devices?
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What is the difference between passive and active NFC devices?
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What is the purpose of the Inquiry Mode in Bluetooth devices?
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What is the main difference between Bluetooth and NFC wireless communication methods?
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What happens when a Bluetooth device enters Hold Mode?
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