Is there a good reason to set up a network for two computers? - correct answer ✔✔By setting up a
network, you can share a broadband Internet connection.
Is a home network the same kind as the one at the corporation where I work? - correct answer ✔✔No.
Most companies use client/server networks. You'll be setting up a P2P network.
Can I set up a wireless network at home? - correct answer ✔✔You can have a wireless network only if
each node connected to the network has a wireless network adapter attached to it or installed in it.
How can I share an Internet connection on a wireless network? - correct answer ✔✔You'll need a special
router to share an Internet connection on a wireless network.
Some of my devices don't need wireless and would work better with a wired connection. Are there
different types of wired networks I need to choose from? - correct answer ✔✔Most wired networks for
the home are Ethernet networks.
What kind of wire do I use to set up an Ethernet network? - correct answer ✔✔The most popular
transmission media option for wired home Ethernet networks is unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable.
How do I share an Internet connection on an Ethernet network? - correct answer ✔✔To share an
Internet connection on an Ethernet network, you need a router.
Which of the following would NOT be a benefit of a home network? - correct answer ✔✔Files are more
secure when stored on a home network.
Which of the following wireless standards is now called Wi-Fi 4? - correct answer ✔✔802.11n.
Which device is used to connect a network to the Internet? - correct answer ✔✔Modem
, Which device shares an Internet connection with other devices? - correct answer ✔✔Router
Which is NOT true about home networks? - correct answer ✔✔All network devices must be running the
same operating system.
Setting up a home network is very complex and suitable only for professionals.
Wireless devices initially must connect with a wired connection until settings can be switched to
wireless.
Which of the following transmission media is used most often for wired connections within a home? -
correct answer ✔✔unshielded twisted pair cable
The type of network used for communication among a laptop and smartphone using Bluetooth is a -
correct answer ✔✔PAN
Which of the following manages how data packets are transmitted and delivered in a network? - correct
answer ✔✔switch
Which type of Internet services uses wires similar to telephones? - correct answer ✔✔DSL
Which of the following needs a cellular plan to connect to the Internet wirelessly? - correct answer
✔✔mobile broadband
How can you recognize an unsecured wireless network? - correct answer ✔✔the network icon will have
a warning symbol
How would you set up your connection so that it connects to a particular wireless network every time
you're in the area without requesting any manual intervention? - correct answer ✔✔Click the
connection and then click the Connect automatically check box.
Which of the following tasks should you not consider performing on a public-accessed secured network?
- correct answer ✔✔check your checking account balance
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller BravelRadon. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £12.75. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.