Networking_Exam_Answers_Final
Networking_Exam_Answers_Final
Q: Computer Network
A: A computer network connects multiple devices to share data and resources.
Types of networks:
1. Wired Networks: Use physical cables (Ethernet, fiber optics).
2. Wireless Networks: Use radio signals (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular networks).
Example: The Internet is the largest computer network.
Q: Unguided Media
A: Unguided media refers to wireless communication methods that do not use physical cables.
Types:
1. Radio Waves: Used in FM radio, mobile communication, Wi-Fi.
2. Microwaves: Used in satellite communication, cellular networks.
3. Infrared: Used in TV remotes, short-range communication.
Q: Propagation Methods
A: Describes how signals travel in wireless networks:
1. Ground Wave: Signals travel along Earth's surface.
2. Skywave: Signals bounce off the ionosphere, used for long-distance radio.
3. Line-of-Sight: Direct communication, used in satellite links, microwave communication.
Q: Repeater
A: A repeater is a network device that amplifies and retransmits weak signals to extend network
coverage.
- Used in long-distance communication.
- Example: Wi-Fi repeaters improve wireless network range.
Q: Active Attack
A: An active attack is a cyberattack where an attacker modifies or steals data during transmission.
Examples:
1. Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attack: The attacker intercepts and alters communication.
2. Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attack: Overloads a network, making it unavailable.
3. Malware Injection: Injecting harmful software into a system to steal information.