- The network provides predictable levels of service to different types of traffic.
2. Requiring strong complex passwords is a practice that supports which network security goal?
- ensuring data confidentiality
3. Which device performs the function of determining the path that messages should take through internetwork?
- a router
4. Which three network tools provide the minimum required security protection for home users? (three)
- antivirus software
- a firewall
- Antispyware software
5. Which expression accurately defines the term congestion?
- A state where the demand on the network resources exceeds the available capacity.
6. Which tool provides real-time video and audio communication over the internet so that businesses can conduct corporate meetings with participants from several remote locations?
- TelePresence
7. Fill in the blank.
The acronym …….BYOD…... refers to the trend of end users being able to use their personal devices to access the business network and resources.
8. What are two functions of intermediary devices on a network? (two)
- They filter the flow of data, based on security settings.
- They direct data along alternate pathways when there is a link failure.
9. What type of network must a home user access in order to do online shopping?
- the internet
10. Which area of the network would a college IT staff most likely have to redesign as a direct result of many students bringing their own tablets and smartphones to school to access school resources?
- Wireless LAN
11. Which two internet connection options do not require that physical cables be run to the building? (two)
- Satellite
- Cellular
12. What two criteria are used to help select network media? (two)
- The distance the media can successfully carry a signal.
- The environment where the media is to be installed.
13. Which two statements about the