ISTM 209 TAMU - Curtsinger Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
company policies define what? -
correct answer ✅expectations and procedures
could outline what social media usage is appropriate in the office,
what is appropriate to post related to the company, who needs to
approve posts on company social media accounts. -
correct answer ✅social media policy
could define what personal business is appropriate to do during
work hours, what personal activity is appropriate to do on work
devices, and what use of work devices is appropriate during non-
work hours. -
correct answer ✅BYOD policy
define all of the efforts that they will make to ensure that customer,
employee, and supplier information is protected from being stolen,
misused, or lost -
correct answer ✅information security policy
outlines guidelines for how the internet can be used during work
hours. It determines what company internet can be used for, how
long it can be used, and whether specific websites or categories of
,ISTM 209 TAMU - Curtsinger Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
websites will be blocked on the company network. -
correct answer ✅internet policy
outlines guidelines on what information can be shared through
email and what work email addresses can be used for. Even without
a specific policy, it is a good practice to keep personal and work
emails separate. -
correct answer ✅email policy
IT departments in businesses are directly responsible for which of
the following? -
correct answer ✅preventing hacking, protecting privacy, and
administering information technology
a system of two or more computers connected to each other to
share data, resources, and communication. -
correct answer ✅network
responsible for all network related tasks in the business. That
includes security, compliance with policy, setting permissions and
restrictions, and pushing out updates. -
correct answer ✅network administrator
,ISTM 209 TAMU - Curtsinger Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
are focused on the devices themselves (computers, servers,
printers, copiers etc.) which they install, setup, and maintain. -
correct answer ✅system administrator
All of the following are advantages of businesses using networks
except... -
correct answer ✅makes computers much less vulnerable to
hacking and malware
network set up for personal use. It can be wireless or wired using a
modem and it can use computers, printers, tablets, or other
devices. Transmits data through the connected devices like files,
photos, videos, music etc. -
correct answer ✅Personal Area Network (PAN)
are a network of two or more computers which covers a small area,
typically in all housed in the same building. -
correct answer ✅Local Area Network (LAN)
promotes and helps multiple LANs in smaller areas. The goal is to
be able to connect smaller LAN networks within it -
correct answer ✅Campus Area Network (CAN)
, ISTM 209 TAMU - Curtsinger Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
larger than PANs, LANS, and CANS. MANs typically use fiber optic
cable or DSL for faster speed. For example, the Bryan-College
Station area -
correct answer ✅Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
the largest network for allowing communication between all
devices. Can include all devices that connect to the internet and
have transformed how businesses operate. -
correct answer ✅Wide Area Network (WAN)
devices used within a network and the network's topology
determines how nodes are arranged. Nodes can be switches and
routers within the network. -
correct answer ✅nodes
Each node is connected to the same single cable. While cheap and
easy to install, a network with bus topology can be risky because if
the one cable fails, the whole network goes down. -
correct answer ✅Bus Topology
Each node is connected to a central device or hub. This is the most
popular kind of network because it is reliable and fast. It does use a
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
company policies define what? -
correct answer ✅expectations and procedures
could outline what social media usage is appropriate in the office,
what is appropriate to post related to the company, who needs to
approve posts on company social media accounts. -
correct answer ✅social media policy
could define what personal business is appropriate to do during
work hours, what personal activity is appropriate to do on work
devices, and what use of work devices is appropriate during non-
work hours. -
correct answer ✅BYOD policy
define all of the efforts that they will make to ensure that customer,
employee, and supplier information is protected from being stolen,
misused, or lost -
correct answer ✅information security policy
outlines guidelines for how the internet can be used during work
hours. It determines what company internet can be used for, how
long it can be used, and whether specific websites or categories of
,ISTM 209 TAMU - Curtsinger Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
websites will be blocked on the company network. -
correct answer ✅internet policy
outlines guidelines on what information can be shared through
email and what work email addresses can be used for. Even without
a specific policy, it is a good practice to keep personal and work
emails separate. -
correct answer ✅email policy
IT departments in businesses are directly responsible for which of
the following? -
correct answer ✅preventing hacking, protecting privacy, and
administering information technology
a system of two or more computers connected to each other to
share data, resources, and communication. -
correct answer ✅network
responsible for all network related tasks in the business. That
includes security, compliance with policy, setting permissions and
restrictions, and pushing out updates. -
correct answer ✅network administrator
,ISTM 209 TAMU - Curtsinger Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
are focused on the devices themselves (computers, servers,
printers, copiers etc.) which they install, setup, and maintain. -
correct answer ✅system administrator
All of the following are advantages of businesses using networks
except... -
correct answer ✅makes computers much less vulnerable to
hacking and malware
network set up for personal use. It can be wireless or wired using a
modem and it can use computers, printers, tablets, or other
devices. Transmits data through the connected devices like files,
photos, videos, music etc. -
correct answer ✅Personal Area Network (PAN)
are a network of two or more computers which covers a small area,
typically in all housed in the same building. -
correct answer ✅Local Area Network (LAN)
promotes and helps multiple LANs in smaller areas. The goal is to
be able to connect smaller LAN networks within it -
correct answer ✅Campus Area Network (CAN)
, ISTM 209 TAMU - Curtsinger Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
larger than PANs, LANS, and CANS. MANs typically use fiber optic
cable or DSL for faster speed. For example, the Bryan-College
Station area -
correct answer ✅Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
the largest network for allowing communication between all
devices. Can include all devices that connect to the internet and
have transformed how businesses operate. -
correct answer ✅Wide Area Network (WAN)
devices used within a network and the network's topology
determines how nodes are arranged. Nodes can be switches and
routers within the network. -
correct answer ✅nodes
Each node is connected to the same single cable. While cheap and
easy to install, a network with bus topology can be risky because if
the one cable fails, the whole network goes down. -
correct answer ✅Bus Topology
Each node is connected to a central device or hub. This is the most
popular kind of network because it is reliable and fast. It does use a
