Net + for Sec +

SOHO (Small Office/Home Office)

Which network typically uses consumer-grade equipment and requires wi-fi hardening?

Enterprise network

Which network type uses segmentation, DMZ’s, and centralized security controls

Infrastructure mode

Which wireless mode uses a central access point for communication?

Ad hoc mode

Which wireless mode allows devices to connect directly without an access point

Ad hoc mode

Which wireless mode is considered insecure and should be disabled in enterprise environments

client-server model

which network model uses a central server for authentication and resource management

Peer-to-peer (P2P)

which network model allows devices to share resources directly without a central server

Peer-to-peer (P2P)

Which network model is harder to secure and commonly used by malware for spreading

star topology

In which topology does a central switch act as a single point of failure?

Mesh topology

which topology provides multiple redundant paths for maximum availability?

Mesh topology

Which topology continues functioning even if one link fails due to redundant paths?

star topology

Which topology causes the entire network to fail if the central switch goes down

WAN (Wide Area Network)

Which network type requires VPNs or encrypted tunnels for secure remote connectivity

WAN (Wide Area Network)

Which network type connects multiple distant locations such as different cities or countries?

LAN (Local Area Network)

what type of network covers a small geographic area like a building or campus?