Technology in Action: Unit 2 – Flashcards
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A router acts like a traffic signal on a network.
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false
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The unique number assigned to a network adapter by the manufacturer is referred to as the ________ address.
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MAC
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Which of the following is NOT a type of cable used in wired networks?
Twisted-pair cable
Coaxial cable
Fiber-optic cable
Router cable
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router cable
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_______ is the maximum speed at which data can be transferred between two nodes.
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bandwidth
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The "s" in "https" stands for ________.
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secure socket layer
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The Web is based on the ________ Protocol.
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Hypertext Transfer
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Almost all cell phones are designed with a ________ port.
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USB
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Which of these statements about physically protecting your computer is FALSE?
The computer should sit on a flat level surface.
Power surges can be blocked by using a computer surround.
It is best to unplug computers during an electrical storm.
Old surge protectors can deliver power to your computer without protecting it.
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Power surges can be blocked by using a computer surround.
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All of the following are the main functions of antivirus software, EXCEPT ________.
looking for virus signatures
quarantining viruses
inoculating key files
assassinating all viruses
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assassinating all viruses
