Unit 3 Test
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A normal telephone cable is a type of ________.
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Twisted-pair Cable
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Any device connected to a network, such as a computer, printer or game console.
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Node
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A large network designed to provide access to a specific geographic area, such as a large city is a _______?
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MAN
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On a network,a(n) _________ helps prevent data packets from colliding with each other.
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Switch
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A client/server network is an example of _________ administration
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Central
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A peer-to-peer (P2P) network is an example of ________administration
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Local
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Data are sent through a network on bundles called ________.
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Packets
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A computer ________ is two or more computers connected using software and hardware so that they can communicate with each other.
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Network
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For the nodes on a network to communicate with each other and access the network; each node needs a __________
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Network Adapter
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Which transmission medium transmits data the fastest?
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Fiber-optic Cable
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The primary input devices for smartphones are ________.
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Microphone and Touch Pad
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The global positioning system is a network of 21 ________ plus 3 working spares
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Satellites
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The term ________ refers to the use of a single unifying device that handles media, Internet, entertainment, and telephone needs.
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Digital Covergence
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________ is a single cable that carries all audio and video information from devices connected to a TV to the TV itself.
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HDMI
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The operating system of a phone is called a ____________.
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ROM
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converts the sound waves from a voice into a digital signal
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Analog-to-digital converter
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A main difference between the tablet and the smartphone is the _______
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The screen size
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An Internet connectivity plan is also known as a ________ plan.
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Data
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Text messaging is also called ________.
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Short Message Service (SMS)
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The distance between two near field communication (NFC) devices is limited to about ________.
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1.5 inches
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Using your computer for non-work activities while you are being paid to work is known as ________.
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Cyberloafing
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A ________ is named after a housing construction feature that slows the spread of fires from house to house.
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Fire wall
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A(n) ________ is the portion of virus code that is unique to a particular computer virus.
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Virus signature
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Which of the following is formally defined as any criminal action perpetrated primarily through the use of a computer?
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Cybercrime
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A ________ is a virus that is attached to documents such as Word or Excel files.
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macro virus
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Creating and distributing ________ is one of the most widespread types of cybercrimes.
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computer viruses
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When malicious code is planted on your computer and alters your browser's ability to find Web addresses it is known as ________.
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Pharming
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Which of the following classifications of viruses can change its own code to avoid detection?
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Polymorphic
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A _____ is a virus that is triggered on a certain date.
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Time bomb
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Social ________ is any technique that uses social skills to generate human interaction that entices individuals to reveal sensitive information.
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Engineering
