Question 1

Retinal scanning is an example of ________ authentication.

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Question 2

A(n)________ can often be equipped to act as a hardware firewall.

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Question 3

Identification badges and smart keys are examples of ________ objects that users carry to identify themselves and that allow them access to a computer system or computer facility.

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Question 4

A(n)________ is a device that reads information from a magnetic strip on the back of a credit card-like identification card.

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Question 5

In a client/server network, each network node communicates directly with every other node on the network.

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In a client/server network, communication primarily takes place between the client and the server. Client nodes do not communicate directly with each other unless it is necessary for a specific application or task.

Question 6

Data flows in both directions in a ring network.

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In a ring network, data typically flows in one direction around the ring, either clockwise or counterclockwise, unless it is a dual-ring network which allows for bidirectional data flow.

Question 7

________ is the process that requires users to prove that they have permission to access a computer network.

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Question 8

Because of its centralized design, a(n)________ topology is the simplest to troubleshoot and repair.

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Question 9

NIC stands for ________.

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Question 10

An international company like Microsoft would use a MAN to connect all of its computers.

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Microsoft, being an international company, would use a Wide Area Network (WAN) to connect its computers across different geographical locations, not a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) which is designed for smaller, city-wide connections.

Question 11

________ interference is a type of network interference for cable transmission media that can be caused by nearby television or radio signals.

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Question 12

P2P networks become difficult to manage when they exceed five users.

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P2P networks are designed to handle large numbers of users, and can become more efficient and robust as more users participate. However, managing and monitoring a large P2P network can be difficult and complex, requiring specialized tools and skills.

Question 13

A ring topology is also known as a(n)________ topology.

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Question 14

A(n)________ server acts as a liaison between an internal network and an external network.

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Question 15

A(n)________ is a group of data packets that are sent together.

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Question 16

A(n)________ provides wireless devices with a sending and receiving connection point to the network.

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Question 17

A(n)________ server is used to host an Internet site.

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Question 18

Fluorescent lights and machinery with motors or transformers are common sources of ________ emissions.

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Question 19

________ cable is the most costly to install.

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Question 20

A(n)________ cable contains a glass or plastic core.

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Quiz 12: Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World