What is a Point-to-Point Circuit? - answer✔Include most wired connections today.
(Server <- Circuit -> Client computer)
Only between two devices (sender and reciever)
ETHERNET
What are Multipoint circuits? - answer✔Are most commonly used in wireless today
(link is between a sender and multiple receivers)
WIRELESS
What are the two types of media access control? - answer✔Contention Access
Controlled Access
What is Contention Access? - answer✔Devices must be "Polite" and follow these steps.
Listen for traffic
If another device is transmitting, wait
If not transmit and keep listening
If another device begins to transmit, stop and wait
What is Controlled Access? - answer✔Each device must get "permission" to transmit, similar to
raising a hand
What makes up the CIA TRIAD? - answer✔Confidentiality (POINT)
Integrity (bottom left)
Availability (bottom right)
What is Confidentiality (Point) in the CIA Triad? - answer✔Protection of organizational Data
from unauthorized disclosure
What is Integrity (Bottom Left) in the CIA Triad? - answer✔Assurance that data has not been
altered or destroyed
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