Question 1

What is the definition of a wireless network?

Accepted Answer

A network that allows devices to communicate with it over wireless signals

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A network that uses cables to connect the hardware to each device

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A group of computers that are connected to the internet

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A network that has no wires

Question 2

What types of wiring is needed for high speed internet?

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Fibre Optic

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None, wireless is needed

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Gold plated

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Copper wires

Question 3

Which of these is not a security risk of using a wireless network

Accepted Answer

Your credit card information can always be copied

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It is easier for people to hack wireless hotspots

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It is easier to hackers to access the main network via the wireless network

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There is less encryption on a public wifi systems

Question 4

What of these does not not cause the network to slow down its data transfer speed significantly?

Accepted Answer

People using the network to view social networking sites

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Physical walls and objects between the device and the wireless transmitter

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A higher number of people connected to it at any one time

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People downloading music or movies over the wireless network

Question 5

Which of these was the first used in wired connections?

Accepted Answer

Copper wires

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Fibre optic wires

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Gold wires

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Ethernet

Question 6

What can users do to ensure their information is safe when using a public wireless network?

Accepted Answer

Avoid sending any sensitive information over the network, such as bank details

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Ensure their phone or device is password protected

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Using their web bowers instead of apps if using their phone or laptops

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Only logging onto public wifi spots that are password protected

Question 7

What of these is not a benefit of using a wired network over a wireless network?

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It is more convenient for visitors to use their own devices

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The bandwidth is not affected by physical objects

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It is more secure for all devices connected

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The bandwidth is more reliable and faster

Question 8

Which of these is not a benefit of using a wireless network over a wired network?

Accepted Answer

It is more secure to use a wireless network

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It is convenient for people to use their own devices

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You do not need additional cabelling for each device

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It is cheaper to set up in smaller locations

Question 9

Why does the bandwidth of a wireless connection slow down if more devices are connected?

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There may be more data trying to be transmitted than the connection can handle

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The data packets being sent are too large

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The wifi spot has a maximum number of connected devices allowed

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Slowing down the connection encourages people to use their own data

Question 10

Why is a wireless network often cheaper to set up than a wired network?

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Because you do not need additional cables for each device

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Because cables are cheaper than Wireless Access Point hardware

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Because its is cheaper per mb of data

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Because you do not need any wires

Question 11

Why is the need for wireless networks going to continue to grow in the coming years?

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All of these reasons

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Because cloud based networks are growing in popularity

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Because so much technology now replies on the internet

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Because peoples way of workings often now reply on the internet

Question 12

Which of these cables is essential for internet connection?

Accepted Answer

Ethernet (any material)

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Fibre

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Gold

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Copper

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