Question 1

Discuss why it is important to understand the distribution function in order to understand communication technologies.

Accepted Answer

Understanding the distribution function is important in order to understand communication technologies because it helps us to analyze and predict how information is transmitted and received. The distribution function allows us to understand the probability of different outcomes in a communication system, which is crucial for designing and optimizing communication technologies.

By understanding the distribution function, we can determine the likelihood of errors occurring in data transmission, the efficiency of different communication protocols, and the capacity of a communication channel to handle information. This knowledge is essential for developing reliable and efficient communication technologies that can meet the demands of modern society.

Furthermore, understanding the distribution function also enables us to make informed decisions about resource allocation and network design. For example, by knowing the distribution of user traffic, we can optimize the placement of network infrastructure to ensure smooth and reliable communication.

In summary, understanding the distribution function is crucial for understanding communication technologies because it provides valuable insights into the behavior and performance of communication systems. This knowledge is essential for developing and improving communication technologies to meet the growing demands of our interconnected world.

Question 2

The company you know today at "AT&T" started out as:

Accepted Answer

A)  MCI 
B)  SBC 
C)  Cellular One 
D)  Bell Canada 
A)  MCI 
B)  SBC 
C)  Cellular One 
D)  Bell Canada B

Question 3

The big long-term winner in the introduction of personal computers in the last century was:

Accepted Answer

A)  IBM 
B)  Microsoft 
C)  Apple 
D)  Google 
A)  IBM 
B)  Microsoft 
C)  Apple 
D)  Google B

Question 4

The "diffusion threshold" is achieved when:

Accepted Answer

A)  Technical standards have been established. 
B)  More than fifteen percent of consumers have adopted a technology. 
C)  All of the production and distributions functions for hardware and software are served by at least one company. 
D)  The doors of a new store are opened for business. 
A)  Technical standards have been established. 
B)  More than fifteen percent of consumers have adopted a technology. 
C)  All of the production and distributions functions for hardware and software are served by at least one company. 
D)  The doors of a new store are opened for business.

Question 5

AT&T's 1982 divestiture plan:

Accepted Answer

A)  Was created by AT&T to separate the monopoly local telephone business from the competitive long-distance and manufacturing businesses. 
B)  Was forced by the Department of Justice to reduce the price of long-distance service. 
C)  Was forced by the International Telecommunication Union to keep AT&T from dominating world markets. 
D)  Was forced by Judge Greene to protect the telephone directory business. 
A)  Was created by AT&T to separate the monopoly local telephone business from the competitive long-distance and manufacturing businesses. 
B)  Was forced by the Department of Justice to reduce the price of long-distance service. 
C)  Was forced by the International Telecommunication Union to keep AT&T from dominating world markets. 
D)  Was forced by Judge Greene to protect the telephone directory business.

Question 6

The newspaper industry:

Accepted Answer

A)  Has been fatally wounded by the Internet. 
B)  Is reinventing itself with new distribution technologies. 
C)  Has never been profitable in the U.S. 
D)  Led technological innovation during the 20th century. 
A)  Has been fatally wounded by the Internet. 
B)  Is reinventing itself with new distribution technologies. 
C)  Has never been profitable in the U.S. 
D)  Led technological innovation during the 20th century.

Question 7

The "Principle of Relative Constancy" teaches us that:

Accepted Answer

A)  New media technologies must capture revenue and market share from the competition. 
B)  There is always money available to be spent on new media. 
C)  The regulation of communication technologies is relatively stable over time. 
D)  The price of technology is relatively stable over time. 
A)  New media technologies must capture revenue and market share from the competition. 
B)  There is always money available to be spent on new media. 
C)  The regulation of communication technologies is relatively stable over time. 
D)  The price of technology is relatively stable over time.

Question 8

What is the role of "distribution" in the telecommunication industry?

Accepted Answer

A)  Distribution is not considered part of the telecommunications industry. 
B)  Distribution always comes before production. 
C)  Distribution is the least profitable organizational function. 
D)  Distribution frequently has multiple layers, including national and local distribution. 
A)  Distribution is not considered part of the telecommunications industry. 
B)  Distribution always comes before production. 
C)  Distribution is the least profitable organizational function. 
D)  Distribution frequently has multiple layers, including national and local distribution.

Question 9

Choose any emerging communication technology and apply pre-diffusion theory to make a set of predictions about the future of the technology.

Accepted Answer

One emerging communication technology th

Question 10

Disintermediation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  The process of eliminating layers of distribution between producers and consumers. 
B)  The elimination of corporate conflicts to aid distribution of products. 
C)  Subject to the approval of the Federal Communications Commission. 
D)  The process of settling disputes between producers and distributors. 
A)  The process of eliminating layers of distribution between producers and consumers. 
B)  The elimination of corporate conflicts to aid distribution of products. 
C)  Subject to the approval of the Federal Communications Commission. 
D)  The process of settling disputes between producers and distributors.

Discuss why it is important to understand the distribution function in order to understand communication technologies.

The company you know today at "AT&T" started out as:

The big long-term winner in the introduction of personal computers in the last century was:

The "diffusion threshold" is achieved when:

AT&T's 1982 divestiture plan:

The newspaper industry:

The "Principle of Relative Constancy" teaches us that:

What is the role of "distribution" in the telecommunication industry?

Choose any emerging communication technology and apply pre-diffusion theory to make a set of predictions about the future of the technology.

Disintermediation is:

The Communication Technology Ecosystem

A History of Communication Technology

Understanding Communication Technology

Communication Policy and Technology

Digital Television and Video

Mu L Tichannel Television Services

Radio and Digital Audio

Digital Signage

Cinema Technologies

Personal Computers

The Internet of Things

Automotive Telematics

E-Books

Video Games

Home Video

Digital Imaging

Ehealth

Broadband and Personal Networks

Telephony

The Internet

Social Networks

Big Data

Other New Technologies, and Your Future in Communication Technologies

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Exam 4: Structure of Communication Technology Industries

Discuss why it is important to understand the distribution function in order to understand communication technologies.

The company you know today at "AT&T" started out as:

The big long-term winner in the introduction of personal computers in the last century was:

The "diffusion threshold" is achieved when:

AT&T's 1982 divestiture plan:

The newspaper industry:

The "Principle of Relative Constancy" teaches us that:

What is the role of "distribution" in the telecommunication industry?

Choose any emerging communication technology and apply pre-diffusion theory to make a set of predictions about the future of the technology.

Disintermediation is:

The Communication Technology Ecosystem

A History of Communication Technology

Understanding Communication Technology

Communication Policy and Technology

Digital Television and Video

Mu L Tichannel Television Services

Radio and Digital Audio

Digital Signage

Cinema Technologies

Personal Computers

The Internet of Things

Automotive Telematics

E-Books

Video Games

Home Video

Digital Imaging

Ehealth

Broadband and Personal Networks

Telephony

The Internet

Social Networks

Big Data

Other New Technologies, and Your Future in Communication Technologies

Filters