Question 1

Installing a(n) ________ is the first step in securing your network from unwanted intruders.&#10;A) modem&#10;B) router&#10;C) access point&#10;D) firewall

Accepted Answer

Installing a firewall is the first step in securing your network from unwanted intruders. A firewall will block unauthorized access and prevent malicious traffic from entering your network. Modems, routers, and access points are important for network connectivity, but they do not offer the same level of security as a firewall.

Question 2

A ________ would be a good device to install if you need a wireless solution to improve a weak Wi-Fi signal in an area far from the router your home.

Accepted Answer

range extender

Question 3

Match each of the following terms to their best definitions:
I. SSID
II. WEP
III. access point
IV. firmware
V. range extender
A. device to improve wireless signal requiring an ethernet cable
B. device to improve wireless signal without additional cables
C. network name
D. system software stored in ROM of hardware devices
E. security protocol

C, E, A, D, B

Accepted Answer

C, E, A, D, B

Question 4

The ________ is the name that uniquely identifies a network.

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The answer of The ________ is the name that uniquely...

Question 5

A(n) ________ is a hardware or software solution that helps protect your network.

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The answer of A(n) ________ is a hardware or software...

Question 6

Connecting to a wireless network without the owner's permission is known as ________.&#10;A) slamming&#10;B) scanning&#10;C) backtracking&#10;D) piggybacking

Accepted Answer

Piggybacking is the act of connecting to a wireless network without the owner's permission. Slamming refers to switching a consumer's telephone service without their knowledge or consent. Scanning is the process of examining a network or system to identify its components or potential vulnerabilities. Backtracking refers to the process of reversing steps in order to trace a path or find the source of a problem.

Question 7

What would the consequences be to you if your neighbors in an apartment complex inadvertently piggyback on your wireless network, even if they did nothing malicious?&#10;A) My bandwidth would improve.&#10;B) My computer would crash.&#10;C) My neighbors' computer would crash.&#10;D) My network would slow down.

Accepted Answer

If neighbors piggyback on my wireless network, my network would become slower as they use up my bandwidth. However, it is unlikely that this would cause any crashes or improve my own bandwidth.

Question 8

Connecting to a network without the owner's consent is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Connecting to a network without the owner's...

Question 9

Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be an obstacle for a wireless network?&#10;A) Refrigerator&#10;B) Window&#10;C) Wall&#10;D) Floor

Accepted Answer

A window is least likely to be an obstacle for a wireless network as it doesn't obstruct the signal much. Walls and floors can weaken the signal, and even objects like furniture or appliances like refrigerators can interfere with the signal.

Question 10

Which device might you use to improve your Wi-Fi signal without using a cable to connect to the router?&#10;A) access point&#10;B) NIC&#10;C) range extender&#10;D) DSL

Accepted Answer

A range extender is a device that is designed to improve your Wi-Fi signal without using a cable to connect to the router. It works by picking up the existing Wi-Fi signal from your router and then rebroadcasting it to areas where the signal is weak. This can help to extend the range of your Wi-Fi network and improve the strength of the signal in areas where it may previously have been weak or slow. Access points can also be used to improve Wi-Fi signals, but they typically require a cable connection to the router. NIC stands for Network Interface Card and refers to a hardware component that is installed inside a computer to connect to a network, but it does not improve Wi-Fi signal. DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line and refers to a type of internet connection, but it also does not improve Wi-Fi signals.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an encryption security protocol?&#10;A) WIP&#10;B) WPA&#10;C) WPA2&#10;D) WEP

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The answer of Which of the following is NOT an...

Question 12

A(n) ________ is a wireless connectivity device that is connected with a wire to the router and extends a Wi-Fi signal in a designated area.&#10;A) NIC&#10;B) modem&#10;C) access point&#10;D) doubler

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is a wireless connectivity device...

Question 13

Changing the ________ from the default name given by the manufacturer can make it more difficult for hackers to access your network.&#10;A) SSID&#10;B) NIC&#10;C) WPA&#10;D) WEP

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The answer of Changing the ________ from the default name...

Question 14

As your wirelessly connected device moves further away from the wireless router, what happens to the signal?&#10;A) It stays the same.&#10;B) It improves.&#10;C) It decreases.&#10;D) It is blocked by your device.

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Question 15

Periodically applying ________ upgrades fixes known problems in the ROM of a router or other networking devices.&#10;A) firmware&#10;B) signal&#10;C) encryption&#10;D) WEP

Accepted Answer

The answer of Periodically applying ________ upgrades fixes known problems...

Deck 20: Managing and Securing Your Wireless Network