Module #10 Computer Concepts Exam
Why would you want to connect your computer to a network? - correct answer ✔✔to access shared
resources
Devices on a _____ area network are connected via Bluetooth. - correct answer ✔✔personal
Which of the following statements do opponents of net neutrality agree with? - correct answer ✔✔ISPs
should charge more for high-bandwidth connections.
A router is a system of two or more devices linked by wires or cables. - correct answer ✔✔False
Which of the following is an authentication method to keep your data safe? - correct answer
✔✔Fingerprint scanner
What is one way hackers can trick you into transmitting personal data over on a public network without
your knowledge? - correct answer ✔✔They disguise the network as an evil twin.
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. - correct answer ✔✔star
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using cloud computing to share files? - correct answer
✔✔The inability to access your files if you lose your Internet connection.
What hardware is essential to creating a home Wi-Fi network? - correct answer ✔✔router
In a connected network, how are hubs and switches similar to one another? - correct answer ✔✔They
provide a central point for cables in a network.
, What does a DSL modem use to send and receive digital data? - correct answer ✔✔Copper telephone
wiring
How does a wireless network key work with an encrypted wireless network? - correct answer ✔✔The
sending and receiving devices must know the wireless network key to communicate.
A network administrator is usually not required on a _____ network. - correct answer ✔✔peer-to-peer
Computers communicating on a network must follow a _____, a common set of rules for exchanging
information. - correct answer ✔✔protocol
What type of network sends signals through airwaves and usually does not require cables? - correct
answer ✔✔wireless network
Which of the following would be considered a strong password? - correct answer ✔✔Wbcm2!4!820!
RFIDis a network protocol used in credit cards, smartphones, and tickets to facilitate close-range
communication. - correct answer ✔✔False
While waiting for her latte at Starbucks, Georgia decides to check her work email and pay a few bills
online. She opens the Wi-Fi settings on her device and sees several connections available. Knowing the
activities she plans to do online, which of the following networks should Georgia connect to? - correct
answer ✔✔My Verizon VPN
Which of the following is true about broadband connections? - correct answer ✔✔Broadband
connections are "always-on" with devices connected to them.
Which network protocol allows devices to communicate with each other over a short range, usually less
than 30 feet/9 meters? - correct answer ✔✔Bluetooth
A modem can also function as what other piece of hardware? - correct answer ✔✔router
Why would you want to connect your computer to a network? - correct answer ✔✔to access shared
resources
Devices on a _____ area network are connected via Bluetooth. - correct answer ✔✔personal
Which of the following statements do opponents of net neutrality agree with? - correct answer ✔✔ISPs
should charge more for high-bandwidth connections.
A router is a system of two or more devices linked by wires or cables. - correct answer ✔✔False
Which of the following is an authentication method to keep your data safe? - correct answer
✔✔Fingerprint scanner
What is one way hackers can trick you into transmitting personal data over on a public network without
your knowledge? - correct answer ✔✔They disguise the network as an evil twin.
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. - correct answer ✔✔star
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using cloud computing to share files? - correct answer
✔✔The inability to access your files if you lose your Internet connection.
What hardware is essential to creating a home Wi-Fi network? - correct answer ✔✔router
In a connected network, how are hubs and switches similar to one another? - correct answer ✔✔They
provide a central point for cables in a network.
, What does a DSL modem use to send and receive digital data? - correct answer ✔✔Copper telephone
wiring
How does a wireless network key work with an encrypted wireless network? - correct answer ✔✔The
sending and receiving devices must know the wireless network key to communicate.
A network administrator is usually not required on a _____ network. - correct answer ✔✔peer-to-peer
Computers communicating on a network must follow a _____, a common set of rules for exchanging
information. - correct answer ✔✔protocol
What type of network sends signals through airwaves and usually does not require cables? - correct
answer ✔✔wireless network
Which of the following would be considered a strong password? - correct answer ✔✔Wbcm2!4!820!
RFIDis a network protocol used in credit cards, smartphones, and tickets to facilitate close-range
communication. - correct answer ✔✔False
While waiting for her latte at Starbucks, Georgia decides to check her work email and pay a few bills
online. She opens the Wi-Fi settings on her device and sees several connections available. Knowing the
activities she plans to do online, which of the following networks should Georgia connect to? - correct
answer ✔✔My Verizon VPN
Which of the following is true about broadband connections? - correct answer ✔✔Broadband
connections are "always-on" with devices connected to them.
Which network protocol allows devices to communicate with each other over a short range, usually less
than 30 feet/9 meters? - correct answer ✔✔Bluetooth
A modem can also function as what other piece of hardware? - correct answer ✔✔router
