MTEL Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Correct Response: D. A major distinction between wireless and wired networks is that outsiders can access a wireless network without a physical connection and without being within a close physical proximity. This means that no data on a wireless network is secure unless it is encrypted. A, B, and C are incorrect because a software firewall (A), user authentication with passwords (B), and virus scanning (C) are all equally important whether the network is wired or wireless.