Network
What do you call a series of numbers used to identify a device on a network?
IP Address
What software do we use at the Office of the Public Advocate to add security to our Apple devices?
Jamf
This device provides WiFi for other devices to connect to, but on a deeper level, sends data packets to other networks.
Router
What software do we use at the Office of the Public Advocate to allow users to sign into their computers with their Google account?
GCPW
This wired technology is used to connect users to a local network.
Ethernet
A security method that only grants access to a user if they provide at least two pieces of evidence of validity.
Two-Factor Authentication
OR
Multi-Factor Authentication
This device helps to connect multiple devices on a network.
Switch
This protocol automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network.
DHCP
This database translates website names into IP addresses.
DNS
Cache
Domain Controller
What communication protocol is used by mail servers to send and receive emails?
SMTP
This set of communication protocols allows devices on a network to connect with each other.
TCP/IP
This system prohibits unauthorized access to a network and administers data moving across it.
Firewall
What device do we use to strengthen and retransmit signals to the receiver?
Repeater
This specific address given to each device connected to a network is 12 digits long and in hexadecimal format.
MAC Address
What is Google's primary DNS server address?
8.8.8.8
What antivirus software do we use at the Office of the Public Advocate to ensure computer security?
Avast
This device establishes a connection to a network and manages information on that network.
Server
This is used to show which part of an IP address indicates the network, and which indicates the host.
Subnet Mask