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What is the primary objective of the 'Networking Today' module?
What is the primary objective of the 'Networking Today' module?
- To explain the advances in modern technologies (correct)
- To describe the four basic requirements of a reliable network
- To compare the characteristics of common types of networks
- To explain how networks affect our daily lives
What is the main topic of discussion in the 'Networks Affect our Lives' chapter?
What is the main topic of discussion in the 'Networks Affect our Lives' chapter?
- Network Security
- How networks affect our daily lives (correct)
- Network Components
- Common Types of Networks
What is the primary function of host and network devices in a network?
What is the primary function of host and network devices in a network?
- To ensure network security
- To facilitate communication between devices (correct)
- To provide internet connectivity
- To manage network traffic
What is the main benefit of using networks in today's world?
What is the main benefit of using networks in today's world?
What is a key requirement for a reliable network?
What is a key requirement for a reliable network?
What is the primary focus of the 'Network Trends' topic?
What is the primary focus of the 'Network Trends' topic?
What is a key area of focus for IT professionals in the networking field?
What is a key area of focus for IT professionals in the networking field?
What is the primary role of LANs and WANs in a network?
What is the primary role of LANs and WANs in a network?
What is the primary reason why the network must continually transform?
What is the primary reason why the network must continually transform?
Which of the following is NOT a type of device that can be used with BYOD?
Which of the following is NOT a type of device that can be used with BYOD?
What is the main benefit of BYOD for end users?
What is the main benefit of BYOD for end users?
What is the primary function of data centers in cloud computing?
What is the primary function of data centers in cloud computing?
Which of the following is a characteristic of cloud computing?
Which of the following is a characteristic of cloud computing?
What is the benefit of cloud computing for smaller companies?
What is the benefit of cloud computing for smaller companies?
What is the main purpose of online collaboration?
What is the main purpose of online collaboration?
What is the primary advantage of video communications?
What is the primary advantage of video communications?
What is a characteristic of a peer-to-peer network?
What is a characteristic of a peer-to-peer network?
What is the primary function of a file server?
What is the primary function of a file server?
What is a disadvantage of a peer-to-peer network?
What is a disadvantage of a peer-to-peer network?
What type of software does a client use to access email?
What type of software does a client use to access email?
What is a characteristic of a server?
What is a characteristic of a server?
What is an advantage of a peer-to-peer network?
What is an advantage of a peer-to-peer network?
What type of tasks are peer-to-peer networks used for?
What type of tasks are peer-to-peer networks used for?
What is a type of server that runs web server software?
What is a type of server that runs web server software?
What is the main function of an end device in a network?
What is the main function of an end device in a network?
Which of the following is NOT a role of an intermediary device?
Which of the following is NOT a role of an intermediary device?
What type of medium uses pulses of light to transmit data?
What type of medium uses pulses of light to transmit data?
What is the term for a diagram that represents devices within a network?
What is the term for a diagram that represents devices within a network?
What is the purpose of a Network Interface Card (NIC)?
What is the purpose of a Network Interface Card (NIC)?
What is the main difference between a physical port and an interface?
What is the main difference between a physical port and an interface?
Which of the following is an example of an intermediary device?
Which of the following is an example of an intermediary device?
What is the main characteristic of wireless transmission?
What is the main characteristic of wireless transmission?
What is the primary concern when it comes to internal threats in a network?
What is the primary concern when it comes to internal threats in a network?
Which of the following security solutions is used to block unauthorized access to a network?
Which of the following security solutions is used to block unauthorized access to a network?
What is the primary focus of network security?
What is the primary focus of network security?
What is the primary reason for having a dedicated firewall system in a larger network?
What is the primary reason for having a dedicated firewall system in a larger network?
What is the primary purpose of intrusion prevention systems (IPS) in a network?
What is the primary purpose of intrusion prevention systems (IPS) in a network?
What is the primary benefit of using virtual private networks (VPN) in a network?
What is the primary benefit of using virtual private networks (VPN) in a network?
What is the primary concern when it comes to external threats in a network?
What is the primary concern when it comes to external threats in a network?
What is the primary focus of the study of network security?
What is the primary focus of the study of network security?
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Study Notes
Networking Today
- Communication is as important as air, water, food, and shelter in today's world.
- Networks connect us, and devices are connected like never before.
Networks Affect Our Lives
- Networks affect our daily lives in various ways.
Network Trends
- Recent trends in networks include:
- Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
- Online collaboration
- Video communications
- Cloud computing
- BYOD allows users to use their own devices, giving them more opportunities and greater flexibility.
- Cloud computing allows storing personal files or backup data on servers over the internet.
Network Components
- Every computer on a network is called a host or end device.
- Servers provide information to end devices, such as email, web, and file servers.
- Clients are computers that send requests to servers to retrieve information.
- Peer-to-Peer Networks allow devices to be clients and servers, but are only recommended for very small networks.
- End devices are where messages originate or are received.
- Intermediary devices interconnect end devices, including switches, wireless access points, routers, and firewalls.
- Network media carries communication across a network, including metal wires, glass or plastic fibers, and wireless transmission.
Network Representations and Topologies
- Network diagrams use symbols to represent devices within the network.
- Important terms to know include Network Interface Card (NIC), Physical Port, and Interface.
Network Security
- Security threats include:
- External threats: viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, zero-day attacks, threat actors, denial of service attacks, data interception, and identity theft.
- Internal threats: lost or stolen devices, accidental misuse by employees, and malicious employees.
- Security solutions include:
- Antivirus and antispyware software for end devices.
- Firewall filtering to block unauthorized access.
- Dedicated firewall systems, access control lists (ACL), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and virtual private networks (VPN) for larger networks.
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