BTEC DIT: Revision 1-6

What is an ad hoc network?

• Is a type of wired network

• Is type of wireless network

• Is type of network that lets the user add more nodes to the network

• Is a type of network that blocks adverts

What is a network key?

• A network key is a code, provided to authorised users to allow them to access the network.

• A network key is a code, provided to unauthorised users to allow them to access the network.

• A network key is a code, provided to authorised people to allow them to access the network.

• A network key is a code, provided to authorised staff to allow them to access the network.

What is tethering?

• It enables a device with internet connection, such a smartphone. to share its internet connectivity with a device that does not have internet access.

• It enables a device with no internet connection, such a PC. to share internet connectivity with a device that does have internet access.

• It enables a device with internet connection, such a smartphone. to share some internet connectivity with a device that does not have internet access.

What are the benefits of an ad hoc network? Select 3

• Provides internet access to one or more devices that do not have connectivity

• Allows users to connect to the internet without using the data allowance on their own phone

• Allows users to work in places other than their workplace

• Mobile network coverage in rural areas may be poor and therefore create network availability issues

• Can be accessed through any device that has an internet connection

What are the drawbacks of an ad hoc network? Select 3

• Provides internet access to one or more devices that do not have connectivity

• Allows users to connect to the internet without using the data allowance on their own phone

• Tall building, tunnels and geographical features may create blackspots to network coverage

• Mobile network coverage in rural areas may be poor and therefore create network availability issues

• Does not have encryption, so the data you send and receive is not secure as it can be easily intercepted and read by others

What does encryption mean?

• A method of scrambling data so only the person who is meant to receive it can read it

• Unauthorised access to a computer system

• A computer that provides services (such as file storage) to multiple users

What is hacking?

• A method of scrambling data so only the person who is meant to receive it can read it

• Unauthorised access to a computer system

• A computer that provides services (such as file storage) to multiple users

What is a server?

• A method of scrambling data so only the person who is meant to receive it can read it

• Unauthorised access to a computer system

• A computer that provides services (such as file storage) to multiple users

What is cloud storage?

• A method of storing files and folders remotely

• A method of working online using online applications; often used to allow two or more users to collaborate on the same file(s)

• A method of storing files and folders locally

What is cloud computing?

• A method of storing files and folders remotely

• A method of working online using online applications; often used to allow two or more users to collaborate on the same file(s)

• A method of storing files and folders locally