ITN 261 CHAPTER 8 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (RATED A+)
The 802.11n standard uses a new method of transmitting signals, which can transmit
multiple signals across multiple antennas. This new method of transmitting signals is
called: - ANSWERmultiple input and multiple output (MIMO)
Which of the following is NOT a countermeasure to threats against wireless LANs? -
ANSWERPromiscuous clients
Which of the following is used to make calls or send text messages from the targeted
device? - ANSWERBluebugging
In wireless networks based on the 802.11 standard, stations transmit their messages
using the: - ANSWERCarrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance
(CSMA/CA).
Which of the following is entered ahead of time for both the access point (AP) and client
so they can authenticate and associate securely? - ANSWERPreshared keys
Which of the following standards combines the best of both 802.11a and 802.11b? -
ANSWER802.11g
Which of the following is used to uniquely identify a network, thereby ensuring that
clients can locate the correct wireless local area network (WLAN) that they should be
attaching to? - ANSWERService set identifier (SSID)
Which of the following allows someone authorized or unauthorized to send messages to
a cell phone? - ANSWERBluejacking
Which one of the following is the strongest authentication technology for protecting
wireless networks? - ANSWERWi-Fi Protected Access version 2 (WPA2)
Which of the following is used to steal data from a phone? - ANSWERBluesnarfing
Which of the following is a capability implemented through Bluetooth technology,
designed to reach a maximum range on average of 10 meters or 30 feet? -
ANSWERPersonal area network (PAN)
ANSWERS (RATED A+)
The 802.11n standard uses a new method of transmitting signals, which can transmit
multiple signals across multiple antennas. This new method of transmitting signals is
called: - ANSWERmultiple input and multiple output (MIMO)
Which of the following is NOT a countermeasure to threats against wireless LANs? -
ANSWERPromiscuous clients
Which of the following is used to make calls or send text messages from the targeted
device? - ANSWERBluebugging
In wireless networks based on the 802.11 standard, stations transmit their messages
using the: - ANSWERCarrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance
(CSMA/CA).
Which of the following is entered ahead of time for both the access point (AP) and client
so they can authenticate and associate securely? - ANSWERPreshared keys
Which of the following standards combines the best of both 802.11a and 802.11b? -
ANSWER802.11g
Which of the following is used to uniquely identify a network, thereby ensuring that
clients can locate the correct wireless local area network (WLAN) that they should be
attaching to? - ANSWERService set identifier (SSID)
Which of the following allows someone authorized or unauthorized to send messages to
a cell phone? - ANSWERBluejacking
Which one of the following is the strongest authentication technology for protecting
wireless networks? - ANSWERWi-Fi Protected Access version 2 (WPA2)
Which of the following is used to steal data from a phone? - ANSWERBluesnarfing
Which of the following is a capability implemented through Bluetooth technology,
designed to reach a maximum range on average of 10 meters or 30 feet? -
ANSWERPersonal area network (PAN)
