WGU C172 Network and Security Foundations Questions & Answers | Study Guide & Exam Prep
Topics covered include the OSI Model, TCP/IP, IP addressing, IPv4 and IPv6, subnetting, CIDR, MAC addresses, ARP, TCP and UDP, Ethernet, LAN and WAN concepts, network topologies, switches, routers, bridges, firewalls, VPNs, NAT/PAT, wireless networking, Wi-Fi security, network protocols, cabling, fiber optics, and network troubleshooting. The material also reviews network security concepts, malware, brute-force attacks, social engineering, packet sniffing, denial-of-service attacks, intrusion detection, encryption, authentication protocols, wireless security, and common networking ports. Additional networking coverage includes structured cabling, CAT5e/CAT6/CAT7, fiber-optic transmission, wireless technologies, routing tables, switching methods, VLAN-related concepts, Bluetooth, RFID, MIMO, OFDM, WPA, and WLAN fundamentals. Ideal for WGU students searching for C172 Network and Security Foundations study materials, practice questions, exam review, networking notes, cybersecurity concepts, and exam preparation resources.
Document information
- Uploaded on
- September 15, 2026
- Number of pages
- 43
- Written in
- 2026/2027
- Type
- Exam (elaborations)
- Contains
- Questions & answers
