DIT Communication methods

How could you build a network that is just for you or your friends and family to access?

Why is it important to make sure that a strong password is setup on the portable access point?

What does pairing mean?

• Connecting two electronic devices so they can communicate with each other

• Finding a sock to match the one in your hand

• Updating one device's operating system so it matches another device

• Pulling fruit off trees and hoping they are pears

Open Wi-Fi is offered for free in many locations, however the data shared on these networks is generally

(a)  

When using open Wi-Fi, you should use a ​ (a)   in order to secure your data and prevent it from being ​ (b)   by a cyber criminal

• VPN
• intercepted
• public proxy
• unsecured browser
• free antivirus

Ad-hoc (as needed) networks can be less reliable than more traditional ones because...

(select all that apply)

• Devices can disconnect if they move too far from the source

• Devices don't like to share anything, especially the internet

• Ad-hoc networks are just as reliable as traditional ones

• Too many devices sharing a connection can make it slow

What three letters do we use to describe the following:

Connecting computers or devices together for personal use. These networks have a range of a few metres, and can be used to connect headphones to your phone, for example.

(a)  

What does the acronym PAN stand for?

(a)  

What do the initials VPN stand for

(a)  

The country is divided into areas called cells, which each have a mobile phone​ (a)   . Hills and buildings can block signals and create​ (b)   . This means that the area will not have a ​ (c)   mobile phone signal.

• reliable
• transmitter
• blackspots
• unreliable
• receiver
• hotspots