Exam 12: Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World

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________ are useful for enabling electronic data interchange (EDI), which allows the exchange of large amounts of business data.

(Short Answer)

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Question 21

A(n) ________ server is used to host an Internet site.

(Short Answer)

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Question 22

One function of a communication server is to process and deliver incoming and outgoing e-mail.

(True/False)

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Question 23

A(n) ________ is a device that reads information from a magnetic strip on the back of a credit card-like identification card.

(Short Answer)

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Question 24

A(n) ________ is a heavily secured server located between a company's secure internal network and its firewall.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 25

A(n) ________ address is the address that external entities use when communicating with your network.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 26

A company would use a(n) ________ server to provide Internet-based information.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 27

In an active topology, each node helps to move data through a network.

(True/False)

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Question 28

A(n) ________ is a container that can hold multiple data packets that are sent together.

(Short Answer)

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Question 29

A(n) ________ server acts as a liaison between an internal network and an external network.

(Short Answer)

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Question 30

In a network, ________ servers perform specific tasks such as handling e-mail or managing files.

(Short Answer)

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Question 31

________ is a type of network interference for transmission media that can be caused by nearby television or radio signals.

(Short Answer)

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Question 32

A(n) ________ server is used to host an Internet site.

(Short Answer)

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Question 33

A ________ network can contain servers as well as individual computers.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 34

Instead of maintaining a local server, a company may decide to use a(n) ________ server that is maintained by a hosting company and is connected to the network via the Internet.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 35

Availability, Integrity, Authentication, Confidentiality, and Nonrepudiation are the five key attributes of ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 36

Fiber-optic cable transmits signals using ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 37

In a star topology, the nodes connect to a central communications device called a router.

(True/False)

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Question 38

When you access a website, the site is being hosted on a web ________.

(Short Answer)

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Question 39

When several people need access to a database, a dedicated database server can be the solution.

(True/False)

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________ are useful for enabling electronic data interchange (EDI), which allows the exchange of large amounts of business data.

A(n) ________ server is used to host an Internet site.

One function of a communication server is to process and deliver incoming and outgoing e-mail.

A(n) ________ is a device that reads information from a magnetic strip on the back of a credit card-like identification card.

A(n) ________ is a heavily secured server located between a company's secure internal network and its firewall.

A(n) ________ address is the address that external entities use when communicating with your network.

A company would use a(n) ________ server to provide Internet-based information.

In an active topology, each node helps to move data through a network.

A(n) ________ is a container that can hold multiple data packets that are sent together.

A(n) ________ server acts as a liaison between an internal network and an external network.

In a network, ________ servers perform specific tasks such as handling e-mail or managing files.

________ is a type of network interference for transmission media that can be caused by nearby television or radio signals.

A(n) ________ server is used to host an Internet site.

A ________ network can contain servers as well as individual computers.

Instead of maintaining a local server, a company may decide to use a(n) ________ server that is maintained by a hosting company and is connected to the network via the Internet.

Availability, Integrity, Authentication, Confidentiality, and Nonrepudiation are the five key attributes of ________.

Fiber-optic cable transmits signals using ________.

In a star topology, the nodes connect to a central communications device called a router.

When you access a website, the site is being hosted on a web ________.

When several people need access to a database, a dedicated database server can be the solution.

The Impact of Technology in a Changing World

Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Webs Resources

Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play

System Software: the Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management

Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System

Networking: Connecting Computing Devices

Managing a Digital Lifestyle: Challenges and Ethics

Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices

Behind the Scenes: Software Programming

Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems

Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works

Technology In Action Complete: Appendix A

Technology In Action Complete: Appendix B

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