Exam 7: The Internet,intranets,and Extranets

Intranets are typically set up behind a firewall.

Although intranets are physically located in an organization,they can span the globe,allowing remote users to access the intranet's information.

What are the different types of information that can be made available on an intranet to improve an organization's efficiency and effectiveness?

Using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) for international and long-distance calls is more expensive than a standard telephone service.

Which of the following protocols is used to send e-mails?

Which of the following is a drawback of Internet telephony?

Online degree programs adversely affect colleges and universities that are facing an enrollment decline.

The _____ denotes the type of organization or country the address of a document or site on the Internet specifies.

Which of the following can be used in domain names?

Asymmetric DSL (ADSL) has a higher transmission rate upstream than downstream.

Any computer that stores hypermedia documents and makes them available to other computers on the Internet is called a _____.

State the uses of corporate wikis with examples.

_____ is an Internet service that enables users in discussion rooms to exchange text messages with people in other locations in real time.

Describe the types of services real-estate Web sites provide.

The Internet is owned or run by the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET).

Describe each component of the URL http: / / www.csub.edu / ~hbidgoli / books.html.

_____ refer(s) to a broad class of Web sites and services that allow users to connect with friends,family,and colleagues online as well as meet people with similar interests or hobbies.

The speed of the Internet is usually faster than that of an intranet.

List eight banking services available via the Internet.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) initially restricted Internet use to commercial institutions.