BTEC DIT - 01 Communication Technologies

What is an ad-hoc network?

• A small network connected using a device such as a router.

• A network where two devices can connect directly with each other.

• A large network used in offices.

• A network that is expensive and difficult to set up.

What is an open network?

• A network that is secure and requires a password.

• A wireless network that doesn't require a password to connect to.

Which of the following should you NOT do over an open network?

• Go on the internet to read the news.

• Send messages to your friends.

• Send personal information over the network.

• Go on the internet to check the weather.

What does the term encryption mean?

• Data that is made up of numbers.

• Encryption is a type of network.

• Sending messages to your friends.

• Scrambling data over a network to make it unreadable

Which of the following could be a security issue with an open network?

• Network traffic could be monitored and intercepted by a hacker.

• They are easy to connect to.

• Some open networks may use encryption.

• On an encrypted network, data would be scrambled.

Which of the following could affect the availability of a network?

• Location of the network.

• Available infrastructure

• Mobile phone coverage

• Blackspots