Computer Networks
Types of LANs and WANs
Cybercrime
Malware
Secure a Computer
100
peer-to-peer network
What does P2P Stand for?
100
Local area network
What does LAN stand for?
100
Cybercrime
_________ means criminal activity on the Internet.
100
Spamming
Sending mass, unsolicited email messages is called?
100
Firewall
What blocks access to an individual computer?
200
Workgroup
Computers in a P2P network belong to a ________?
200
personal area network
What does PAN stand for?
200
Pharming
______redirects you to a phony website?
200
Spyware
A form of Malware that secretly gathers personal information about you is?
200
Antivirus software
What scans files on your computer, called signature checking, to search for known viruses?
300
Equal
Computers in a P2P is considered _______?
300
Ethernet
______ defines the way data is transmitted over a local are network.
300
Computer Fraud
________schemes convince a victim to voluntarily and knowingly give money or property to a person?
300
Computer virus
A program that replicates itself and infects computers?
300
Antispyware software
_______ prevents adware and spyware software from installing itself on a computer?
400
Client-server-network
What network is most used in business settings?
400
topology
The physical layout of a LAN is called _______?
400
Identity theft
_______occurs when someone uses your name, Social Security number, or bank or credit card number fraudulently?
400
Trojan horse
A program that appears to be a legitimate program but it is actually malicious?
400
Security Suites
______ are packages of security software that include a combination of features?
500
Homegroup
Windows include a simple networking feature called_____?
500
Router
_________ is a device that connects two or more networks together.
500
Hacking
_____is the act of gaining unauthorized access to a computer system or network?
500
Botnet
A network of computer Zombies or Bots controlled by a master is?
500
Encryption
_______converts unencrypted, plain text into code called ciphertext?
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