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A(n) ________ is a device that receives data packets and sends them to their intended nodes on the same network.

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Which transmission medium transmits data the fastest?

A) Twisted-pair cable
B) Coaxial cable
C) Wireless
D) Fiber-optic cable

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________ is another name for data transfer rate.

Connecting to a wireless network without the owner's permission is known as ________.

The device that receives data packets and sends them to the intended node on the same network is a(n) ________.

A(n) ________ is used to send data between a home network and the Internet.

Match each of the following terms to its definition:

WEP is a stronger form of security than WPA.

The most common home network is a ________.

Which of the following is not a common network architecture type?

Two or more computers that are connected via software and hardware so that they can communicate with each other is called a(n) ________.

A(n) ________ device facilitates file sharing and data backup.

The Internet is a technically a WAN.

Match each of the following terms to its definition:

A navigation device that transfers packets of data between two or more networks is called a ________.

A printer connected to a wireless network is a node on that network.

The term network ________ is the same as the network design.

On a network, a(n) ________ helps prevent data packets from colliding with each other.

An access point connects to the main router wirelessly.

A P2P network needs specialized network operating system software installed on every node.