NETW 563 Midterm Exam

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1. (TCO A) An access point has a(n) _____ interface that allows it to connect to a wired network.

2. (TCO A) Waves that are continuous with no breaks represent a(n) _____ signal.

3. (TCO C) In order to accommodate additional wireless users over a wider area, which configuration should be used?

4. (TCO C) Each of the following is a wireless modulation scheme used in IEEE WLANs except

5. (TCO D) Each of the following are times that a site survey should be performed except

6. (TCO D) A device that converts direct current from a battery to alternating current is a(n)

7. (TCO E) After the security flaws in WEP were publicized, the IEEE TGi task group released a new proposed implementation known as what?

8. (TCO E) Which of the following is not a layer that protects information security?

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19. (TCO A) Give a brief summary of the characteristics of IEEE 802.11b, 802.11a, and 802.11g wireless networks.

2. (TCO A) Explain how an antenna functions

3. (TCO C) Explain how power management functions on an infrastructure network.

4. (TCO C) Explain why Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection cannot be used on a WLAN.

5. (TCO D) Describe two types of antennas that should be used on an AP when conducting a site survey.

6. (TCO E) List two ways in which a denial of service (DoS) attack can be launched against a WLAN