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Solution.
A modem can also function as what other piece of hardware?
A router
A network administrator is usually not required on a _____ network.
peer-to-peer network
Alex received an email from what appeared to be his bank. What would indicate
the message was actually a phishing attempt?
It contained typos and other grammatical errors.
As chief financial officer, you want to send the fourth quarter profit/loss
spreadsheets to the president of the company. How can you send the report
without worrying about someone else accessing it?
Encrypt the data in the report.
As the new manager at your local grocery store, you want to create a more
efficient inventory process by allowing outside vendors and suppliers to review
current inventory records and adjust recurring shipment orders to reduce
product waste. What type of network should you use?
Extranet
Computers communicating on a network must follow a _____, a common set of
rules for exchanging information.
protocol
Devices on a _____ area network are connected via Bluetooth.
personal
How does a wireless network key work with an encrypted wireless network?
The sending and receiving devices must know the wireless network key to
communicate.
If you want to share information with individuals who are internal to your
organization, which type of network would you want to use?
Intranet
In a _____ network, each device on the network is attached to a central server. If
the server fails, then the other devices will be unable to communicate, but if a
connected device fails, then all other devices will still be able to communicate.
Star
In a connected network, how are hubs and switches similar to one another?
They provide a central point for cables in a network
Keisha needs to connect to the Internet, but no wireless networks or Wi-Fi
hotspots are available. What can she use instead to make the connection?
mobile hotspot