Question 1

Infrared and microwave transmission signals cannot work around obstacles or travel in curved lines,so they are called _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Infrared and microwave transmission signals cannot work...

Question 2

The ________ a transmission medium's bandwidth,the more frequencies it can use to transmit data and the faster it is.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ a transmission medium's bandwidth,the more...

Question 3

Global Positioning Systems use ________ to continuously transmit signals to identify earth locations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Global Positioning Systems use ________ to continuously...

Question 4

The highest level that a satellite can occupy is the ________ earth orbit.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The highest level that a satellite can...

Question 5

_________ is similar to Wi-Fi but has a far greater range.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ is similar to Wi-Fi but has...

Question 6

________ software can be used to scan a computer's hard disk,CDs,and main memory to detect viruses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ software can be used to scan...

Question 7

The short-range,wireless digital standard aimed at linking hand-held devices up to 33 feet apart is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The short-range,wireless digital standard aimed at linking...

Question 8

A _________ is a person who posts intentionally offensive,incendiary,or off-topic comments online.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _________ is a person who posts...

Question 9

Worms,viruses,Trojan horses,and rootkits are all types of programs called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Worms,viruses,Trojan horses,and rootkits are all types of...

Question 10

Simple one-way radio receivers that receive data (but not voice messages)are called ________; they are often used in hospital environments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Simple one-way radio receivers that receive data...

Question 11

A(n)________ is a program that copies itself repeatedly into a computer's memory or onto a disk drive and that can cause the computer to crash.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ is a program that copies itself...

Question 12

Trolls,spies,hackers,and thieves are kinds of _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Trolls,spies,hackers,and thieves are kinds of _________....

Question 13

The Global Positioning System is an example of a ________-way long-distance communications system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Global Positioning System is an example...

Question 14

Almost all viruses are attached to an _________ file.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Almost all viruses are attached to an...

Question 15

A(n)________ uses malware to hijack hundreds or thousands of computers,called ________,and to remotely control them all.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ uses malware to hijack hundreds or...

Question 16

The three short-range wireless standards used in home automation networks,for linking switches and sensors around the house and yard,are Insteon,ZigBee,and _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The three short-range wireless standards used in...

Question 17

A ________ is a program that pretends to be a useful program,usually free,such as a game or screen saver,but carries viruses,or destructive instructions that cause problems without your knowledge.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ is a program that pretends...

Question 18

_________ is an international standard widely adopted in the U.S.A.,Europe,and Asia that supports fast cellphone data transfer rate; this standard has not been adopted yet by all carriers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ is an international standard widely adopted...

Question 19

Public wireless access points are called _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Public wireless access points are called _________....

Question 20

The process of altering readable data into unreadable form to prevent unauthorized access is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of altering readable data into...

Quiz 6: Communications, Networks, and Cyberthreats: the Wired and Wireless World