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IT Fundamentals

Block 1 Unit 9 - Mar 2023

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A __________ network is capable of joining two or more devices through radio waves. Wireless (282)
A(n) _______ ________ connects to a wired router or switch via an Ethernet cable, and transmits a Wi-Fi signal to a designated area. Access Point (282)
A _________ _________ is a device that performs a specific function. Service Set Identifier (SSID)(283)
Which wireless network is achieved by wirelessly connecting coverage cells to provide services to an expanded geographical location? Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)(284)
Which wireless computer network links two or more devices using a wireless distribution method within a limited area such as a home, school, computer laboratory, or office building? Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)(286)
_______ ________ ________ WLANs are usually a single access point system with an SSID of the network. Single Access Point (289)
What type of address is normally used as the ID of a BSS (BSSID)? _________________ MAC Address (290)
An ________ ______ _________ _______ consists of all the BSSs in the network. Extended Service Set Identifier (292)
A ________ __________ _____ ________ consumes less power, provides short-range communication, is low cost, and provides a connected communication of various devices in people’s personal space. Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)(292)
A wireless network that is intended to cover an area that ranges around 31 miles or 50 kilometers and allows multiple locations or buildings to stay connected within any metropolitan area is a ________ __________ ________ _______, Wireless Metropolitan Area Network (WMAN)(293)
What type of network relies on wireless as well as wired signals?_____________________ Hybrid AP (295)
A wireless ______ ______ network allows one to wirelessly connect one device to another without first connecting to a wireless router or access point. Ad Hoc (296)
List three wireless advantages. 1. Increased mobility and collaboration 2. Roam without losing connection 3. Connect hard-to-reach areas (298)
Which network is faster when transferring files over a local area network, wired or wireless? Wired (299)
Wi-Fi is a technology based on the ________ ________ suite of standards. IEEE 802.11 (303)
This IEEE standard is for the short-range wireless interconnection of mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices. __________________________________________ IEEE 802.15.1 Bluetooth (305)
This IEEE standard is a 2.4 GHz mesh LAN protocol developed for a suite of high-level communication protocols used to create personal area networks with small, low-power digital radios. _____________________________________ IEEE 802.15.4 ZigBee (306)
This IEEE standard uses a form of visual light communication that uses light waves from Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) to exchange data quickly and securely at a much lower power level compared to Wi-Fi. ___________________________________________________ IEEE 802.15.7 Li-Fi (308)
This IEEE standard was developed separately from Wi-Fi and designed for long-range networking (spanning miles or kilometers) as opposed to local area wireless networking. __________________________________________ IEEE 802.16 WiMax (310)
__________ _________ ____________________ __________ is a network contention protocol that listens to a network in order to avoid collisions. Carrier Sense Multiple Access (311)
This type of wireless access point has all the software required to manage the WLAN processes with no need for additional controllers or switches. _________________________ Autonomous Access Point (315)
This type of wireless access point has additional device or devices merged with the access point to provide the additional functionalities along with existing functionality of the access point. ___________________________________ Multifunction Access Point (316)
This type of wireless access point works as the client of the Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) and doesn’t make any forwarding decision. _______________________________________ Lightweight Access Point (317)
This type of wireless access point has either been installed on a secure company network without explicit authorization from a local network administrator, or has been created to allow a hacker to conduct a man-in-the-middle attack. ___________________ Rogue Access Point (319)
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