CIS Chapter 6

The octets in an IP address correspond to a  Web site address.
True False

All IP addresses are static.
True False

All IP addresses are dynamic.
True False

The www in a URL is part of a domain name.
True False

You must pay for a domain name.
True False

You may use an analog modem even if your phone service is digital.
True False

You must have a digital modem if your telephone system is digital.
True False

Television and data signals are carried over the same cable.
True False

Internet anywhere technology is now considered a standard.
True False

You can use a hotspot for mobile Internet access.
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To use portable satellite technology you must take your satellite with you.
True False

You can use a USB port to connect your wireless modem card to your laptop.
True False

Cloud computing is the term given to analyzing cloud patterns and with the help of computer predicting the weather.
True False

FTP is a protocol used by Internet phone companies for free long distance.
True False

P2P file sharing allows users to obtain files from other users on the internet.
True False

Bit-Torrent uses P2P technology.
True False

One of the most common ways of gaining unauthorized access to a network is by looking for open ports.
True False

Accessing Internet mobility is possible with most of today's wired or wireless Internet technologies.
True False

The quality of VoIP calls are independent of the speed of the Internet connection.
True False

Most firewall software is preconfigured to block only unnecessarily open ports targeted by hackers.
True False

A constant connection uses a static or dynamic IP address.
True False

Downstream speed is the rate of data transmitted from your computer to the Internet.
True False

A domain name ends with an extension that indicates its top-level domain.
True False

Mobile Internet access allows you to easily move your device, as in the case of vehicle mounted satellite dishes that can be deployed when the vehicle is parked.
True False

When transmitting data using ISDN, you use an ISDN terminal modem.
True False

Using an AO/DI increases your computer's vulnerability to hackers.
True False

The big bonus of portable WiMAX is that you use the same Internet service provider whether you are at home or on the road.
True False

The speed of the transmission at a hotspot is related to the speed of the wired line that connects it to the internet.
True False

A GSM/GPRS phone transmits data at a much slower speed than an EDGE.
True False

Most messaging is based on a client/server technology.
True False

VoIP can automatically direct emergency responders to your location in the case of an emergency.
True False

Distributed grids tap into thousands of PC's and Macs with Internet connections whose owners rent their computer's idle hours to a grid processing task.
True False

In the context of networking, a virus-protector is software or hardware designed to filter out suspicious packets attempting to enter or leave a computer.
True False

NATS are intended to work on LANs to monitor and direct packets.
True False

Setting up a secure VPN is easy.
True False

The Internet began with a project called ____.

There are estimated to be more than ____ users of the internet.

Network Service Providers include ____.

An ISP may provide ____ services.

The accompanying figure represents the connection of your computer to the internet; the router marked A should belong to an ____.

The accompanying figure represents the connection of your computer to the internet; the router marked B should belong to an ____.

In the accompanying figure, C points to ____.

An IP address corresponds to a ____.

An address on the Web is called a ____.

____ is a valid top-level domain.

Every domain name corresponds to a unique IP address that has been entered into a ____.

Prefixes such as http://, www, and ftp: correspond to ____.

A ____ is described as a virtual device because it is not a physical circuit or mechanism.

You need your own domain name if ____.

Domain names are assigned by ____.

The elapsed time for data to make a round trip from point A to point B and back is called ____.

The rate of data that is transmitted from your computer to the internet is ____.

The rate of data arriving at your computer is ____.

A fixed Internet connection that uses a voiceband modem and telephone lines is a ____ connection.

In the accompanying figure, the type of signal represented by A is a ____.

In the accompanying figure, the type of signal represented by B is an ____.

Some ISDN providers offer a service called ____ which remains connected to an ISP as the computer and terminal adapter are on.

All of the following EXCEPT ____ are considered high-speed connections.

DSL uses ____ to transmit data.

A ____ is a device that connects a computer to a telephone line and converts computer data signals into signals compatible with DSL.

____ currently offers the fastest Internet access speeds.

Cable Internet service needs ____.

The speed for satellite Internet service is ____.

Satellite Internet service and TV service require ____.

____ wireless Internet service is designed to offer Internet access to homes and businesses by broadcasting data signals over areas large enough to cover most cities and outlying areas.

An Ethernet-compatible network standard designed as IEEE 802.16 is ____.

Portable Internet access includes all of the following EXCEPT.

The ability to easily move your Internet service from one location to another is considered ____ Internet service.

____ is an up-and-coming standard designed to be deployed by ISPs and cell phone carriers to allow seamless hand-offs between one tower and another.

Data transport rates depend on the technology of the cellular system. The generation of cellular technology associated with analog voice service is ____.

Data transport rates depend on the technology of the cellular system. The generation of cellular technology that was first associated with always-on data transfers is ____.

The fastest cellular technology is ____.

____ is a 3G technology that works on GSM and GPRS cellular networks.

____ is a 3G technology developed by Qualcomm and currently deployed by Alltel, Sprint, and Verizon.

____ is a 3.5G technology with theoretical maximum speeds in excess of 5 Mbps.

With a data service plan, you can use ____ to take advantage of mobile broadband.

A communication protocol that provides Internet access from handheld devices is ____.

The disadvantage of WAP-enabled devices is their ____.

You can use a service called ____ to reformat Web pages to fit on a small screen.

Most messaging is based on a ____ model.

For instant messaging, ____ are the people in a participant's list who are currently online.

Messaging and chat protocols include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

Messaging systems that require client software include ____.

Instant messaging is vulnerable to malware such as ____.

To use VoIP you must use any of the following EXCEPT ____.

The accompanying figure is a screenshot of FileZilla, in which the ____ file will go to the location pointed to by box A.

The accompanying figure is a screenshot of FileZilla, in which the file to be ____ is indicated by box B.

The accompanying figure is a screenshot of FileZilla, in which the ____ of the transfer is indicated by box C.

The ____ protocol allows the transfer of files from one computer to another over any TCP/IP network.

____ is a file sharing protocol that distributes the role of the file server across a collection of dispersed computers.

A group of computers temporarily networked to download a file is a ____.

BitTorrent can be used to distribute ____.

Network services such as the Web, FTP, and e-mail operate from ____.

The use of automated software to locate computers that are vulnerable to unauthorized access is a port ____.

The average "survival time" for an unprotected computer to remain uncompromised is only ____.

In order to ensure your ports are inactive you should _____.

____ are intended to work on LANs to monitor and direct packets being transported from one device to another.

A ____ IP address is one which can be accessed by packets on the Internet.

The accompanying figure represents a Virtual Private Network. In this figure, A points to a ____.

The accompanying figure represents a Virtual Private Network. In this figure, B points to ____.

The accompanying figure represents a Virtual Private Network. In this figure, C points to ____.

The accompanying figure represents a Virtual Private Network. In this figure, D points to an ____.

The accompanying figure represents a Virtual Private Network. In this figure, E points to the ____.

The accompanying figure represents a Virtual Private Network. In this figure, F points to an ____.

The accompanying figure represents a Virtual Private Network. In this figure, G points to a ____.

Tom is currently using dial-up for his internet connection but he believes it is too slow for his needs and ties up his phone line. He is looking for an alternative and has come to you for help. 

Tom wants to know which Internet access is the fastest. You tell him ____.

Tom wants to know which of the services uses his existing telephone lines. You tell him ____.

Tom wants to know which service has overall lower costs. You tell him, on a monthly basis, it is ____.

Sometimes Sally wants to browse the Internet while sitting and enjoying a cup of coffee. She has heard that Starbucks has WiFi but she knows there are some limitations. You tell her ____.

You describe WiMAX to Sally. You Tell her ____.

Another option Sally is considering is a portable satellite system. She asks you about the details and you tell her ____.

Sally has heard that cellular data service has poor quality. You tell her ____.

You and Harry are discussing firewalls. You explain that he has a firewall built into Windows. He says he has one that came with his virus protection. He should ____.

Harry's grandson has been coming to his house and downloading music. His grandson turned "file sharing" on. He is concerned this causes security problems. He should ____.

NAPs such as Earthlink and Comcast offer dial-up and cable Internet access.
True False

TCP, IP, UDP, HTTP, and FTP are examples of protocols used on the Internet
True False

204.127.129.100 is an example of an IP address.
True False

.edu and .ca are examples of top-level domains.
True False

Internet-based servers can handle multiple tasks using different ports.
True False

Utilities such as Ping and Traceroute help you gauge the speed of your Internet connection.
True False

10 Mbps is a narrowband Internet connection.
True False

Dial-up, ISDN, and DSL provide Internet access using telephone cabling.
True False

Cable Internet service is fast because it has lots of latency.
True False

WiMAX uses low-earth orbiting satellites to transport data to the Internet.
True False

Portable Internet access includes portable WiMAX and Wi-Fi.
True False

UTMS, EDGE, and HSUPA are examples of broadband ISPs.
True False

VoIP uses circuit switching technology to send analog data.
True False

SETI@home is a popular Wi-Fi service provider for non-business consumers.
True False

FTP makes it easy to anonymously use a search engine.
True False

BitTorrent is an Internet security protocol.
True False

Consumers should use port probes to encrypt data sent over the Internet.
True False

NATs are used by hackers to intercept packets traveling over the Internet.
True False

One reason the Internet works is because TCP/IP offers a global addressing standard. Which one of the following is accurate in the context of Internet addresses?

Although ISPs offer Internet access though dial-up, satellites, WiMAX, ISDN, and DSL, cable Internet is currently the preferred access method. Why?

What is the difference between portable Internet access and mobile Internet access?

On the Internet, application protocols provide consumers with many useful services. Which one of the following correctly describes an Internet-based application protocol?

Securing your computer from Internet-based intrusions is an important aspect of computer security. Which one of the following is NOT a useful security technique?