ITF - Chapter 10 Quiz

What is the latest Wi-Fi standard and which frequency band(s) does it use?

• IEEE 802.11ax works in the 5 GHz band.

• IEEE 802.11n works in the 5 GHz band.

• IEEE 802.11b works in the 5 GHz band.

• IEEE 802.11ac works in the 5 GHz band.

What is the difference between a modem and a router?

• The modem forwards packets between the local network and the Internet while the router transmits frames across the WAN link

• The modem transmits frames across the WAN link while the router forwards packets between the local network and the Internet.

• The modem and the router have exactly the same responsibilities, so the terms are often used interchangeably.

• The modem transmits frames across the WAN link while the router translates the server's web address into an IP address.

You log into a SOHO router and review current settings to prepare it for use. Which of the following items is NOT needed to configure a wireless connection on the router?

• SSID

• IP address

• Encryption type

• Authentication info

What can you do to reduce the risk of using a free Wi-Fi network to place an order from an online shop?

• Ensure that the online store uses a secure (HTTPS) connection.

• Request an encrypted transaction.

• Change your password.

• Change your credit card number often.

What device is used to connect computers together in an Ethernet network?

• An access point

• A switch

• Internet router

• Internet modem

Which of the following is NOT a physical medium used for Internet access?

• Cable/Hybrid Fiber Coax

• Internet Service Provider (ISP)

• Fiber to the Curb (FTTC)

• Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

What does attenuation mean?

• Bluetooth signal strength

• Signal interference

• Loss of strength of a signal

• Inactive access point

Which wireless standard is considered less susceptible to interference?

• 802.11a

• 802.11b

• 802.11g

• 802.11n

What is the maximum data rate of the 802.11ac standard?

• 54 Mbps

• 150 Mbps

• 600 Mbps

• 1.7 Gbps

What should be done to prevent unauthorized access to a router?

• Change the default password

• Disable wireless communications

• Use a weak password

• Keep the admin password secret