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A(n) ____ is a public high-speed network capable of voice and data transmission within a range of 50 miles.

A) LAN
B) WAN
C) MAN
D) PAN

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A network provides authorized users access to networked peripheral devices.

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A(n) ____ address is a physical address assigned to a network interface card when it is manufactured.

A(n) ____ is a data communications network that connects PCs within a limited area.

The accompanying figure shows the ____ method of connecting a printer to a network.

Most routers are shipped with a predefined SSID set by the manufacturer.

Drive ____ assigns a drive letter to a storage device located on a network computer.

A(n) ____ helps you log into the right network and provides a level of security.

The range of Wi-Fi network coverage is called a Wi-Fi hotspot .

Of the following, which is the fastest type of Internet connection?

A(n) workgroup is a group of computers that communicate with each other to share resources on a network.

____ determines how fast data travels over a network.

A(n) ____ connection is a high-speed, digital, always-on Internet access technology that uses phone lines to transport data.

A(n) ____ is a device that links two or more nodes of a wired network.

A(n) ____ is a collection of trusted networked computers that automatically share files and folders.

What are the advantages to sharing networked hardware? What are the advantages to sharing networked software? What are some disadvantages to connecting a computer to a network? Is it safe to be connected to a network?

Which of the following is NOT true about the speed of data transfer over the Internet?

Small home networks, campus networks, and business networks likely use ____ signals to transport data wirelessly.

Large corporate networks and the Internet backbone use ____ signals to transport data wirelessly.

Portia is researching wireless Internet connections for her computer. Portia learns that ____ is a fixed wireless standard that uses antennas mounted on towers.