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WGU C172 NETWORK AND SECURITY – FOUNDATIONS OA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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WGU C172 NETWORK AND SECURITY –FOUNDATIONS OA
An indication of the number of bytes in the data field if this value is less than
1500, or if the number is greater than 1500, and indication of the type of data
format such as IP and IPX - ANSWERS-The length/type of the Ethernet packet
frame
The variable length of data being transferred from the source to the destiontion -
ANSWERS-The data of the Ethernet packet frame
A field used to bring the total number of bytes up to the minimum of 46 if the
data field is less than 46 bytes - ANSWERS-The pad of the Ethernet packet frame
A 4 byte CRC value used for error detection - ANSWERS-The frame check
sequence of the Ethernet packet frame
What is the minimum length of the Ethernet frame from destination MAC address
through the frame check sequence? - ANSWERS-64 bytes
a device that relays the wireless signals from an access point or wireless router
into areas with a weak signal or no signal at all - ANSWERS-range extender
,Where can range extenders be used to improve connectivity? - ANSWERS-Stores,
warehouses, and public places using hotspots
a limited geopgraphic area that provides wireless access for the public -
ANSWERS-hot spot
What basic steps can help secure a wireless home network? - ANSWERS-"1.
Change the default factory password
2. Change the default SSID
3. Turn encryption on
4. Turn off the SSID broadcast
5. Enable MAC address filtering"
How should a default password on a wireless device be reset? - ANSWERS-using a
combination of alphanumeric characters
the name used to identify your network and is used by your access point or
wireless router to establish an association - ANSWERS-SSID
Service Set Identifier - ANSWERS-SSID
How many characters can the SSID be? - ANSWERS-32
, What does the turning off the SSID broadcast of your access point or wireless
router in your wireless home network do? - ANSWERS-prevents the wireless
system from broadcasting SSID
What happens when MAC addressing filtering is turned on? - ANSWERS-only
wireless devices that have specific MAC addresses will be allowed access to the
network
What are ways of protecting your home network from outside threats? -
ANSWERS-"1.Network address translation
2. Firewall protection
3. establishing a VPN connection when transferring sensitive information"
What does a network address translation allow the outsider to see? - ANSWERS-
Only the router IP address
It is a network of users that share computer resources in a limited area. -
ANSWERS-LAN
Local Area Network - ANSWERS-LAN
How are Local Area Networks defined? - ANSWERS-In terms of protocol and the
topology used for accessing the network.
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