Instead of sending an entire file in one big chunk across the Internet, __________ is used which dices
the file up into little pieces that are sent independently across the communications paths, and then
reassembled when they reach their destination. - Answers Packet Switching
What type of communications processor directs packets of data through different networks, ensuring
that the data sent gets to the correct address? - Answers A Router
A large corporation managing a network over a global area would be considered a ________. - Answers
WAN (Wide Area Network)
It is possible to use a special secure, encrypted network, a _____, which works on the public network,
like the Internet. - Answers VPN
The domain name system converts domain names to ________________________. - Answers IP
Adresses
___ _____ is a new network backed by universities, government, and private companies in more than
100 countries. - Answers Internet2
Shopping _______ use intelligent agent software to help people filter and discover information about
potential products. - Answers bots
A common wireless networking standard, _______ is generally used for PANs. - Answers Bluetooth
What type of systems provide technology for tracking the movement of goods throughout the supply
chain? - Answers RFID
In a telecommunications network architecture, a protocol is: - Answers a standard set of rules and
procedures for control of communications in a network.
To use the analog telephone system for sending digital data, you must also use: - Answers Modem
Which type of network is used to connect digital devices within a half-mile or 500-meter radius? -
Answers LAN
The "Internet of Things" refers to: - Answers a vision of a pervasive web in which common objects are
connected to and controlled over the Internet.
What service converts IP addresses into more recognizable alphanumeric names? - Answers DNS
A VPN: - Answers is an encrypted private network configured within a public network
What technology allows people to have content pulled from websites and fed automatically to their
computers? - Answers RSS
The most appropriate wireless networking standard for creating PANs is: - Answers Bluetooth
, One or more access points positioned on a ceiling, wall, or other strategic spot in a public place to
provide maximum wireless coverage for a specific area are referred to as: - Answers hotspots
Today's broadband in households allows for connections of up to 15 ________________ per second. -
Answers million bits
Microsoft Windows Server and Linux are both considered examples of ____________. - Answers
network operating systems
A hub is often used as a connection point between networked computers. A _________ is very similar,
but contains more advanced capabilities/intelligence. - Answers switch
Which of the following is false concerning transmission of electronic data? - Answers IP handles the data
moving between computers, and TCP handles packaging of data at each end of the transmission.
A _____ is great for a city to set up for emergency and public use since it is larger than many types of
network configuration. - Answers MAN (metropolitan area network)
Bandwidth transmission speed is measured in ______________. - Answers hertz
Twisted pair wire, also known as ____________, is the most common 10 Mbps LAN cable on the market
today. - Answers CAT 5
The measurement ____________ is equivalent to one cycle of the medium. - Answers hertz
_____ is a new network backed by universities, government, and private companies in more than 100
countries. - Answers Internet2
If you are renting a home while going to college and would like to connect to the Internet, you will need
to contact a(n)______________ such as EarthLink, NetZero, or AT&T to connect. - Answers ISP (Internet
Service Provider)
One promising prediction for the future is that _____ will bring digital information, in all forms, together
into a single, meaningful, experience. - Answers Web 3.0
If you want your cell phone to transmit up to 100 megabits/second downloads, you would need to
upgrade to a(n) _____________ network. - Answers 4G
802.15 is the popular networking standard also known as ________________. - Answers Bluetooth
If you are purchasing a router that can provide wireless Wi-Fi at up to 11 Mbsp (but not over), you
would need to purchase an __________ router. - Answers 802.11b
Because it is difficult to lay cable or set up numerous Wi-Fi networks in rural areas of the U.S., ______
becomes a more viable option as it has a range of approximately 30 miles - Answers WiMax (because it
uses microwaves to broadcast)