Question 1

All of the following are physical components of an RFID system except

Accepted Answer

A)  bar code. 
B)  antenna. 
C)  radio transmitters. 
D)  tags. 
E)  a stationary or handheld device. 
A)  bar code. 
B)  antenna. 
C)  radio transmitters. 
D)  tags. 
E)  a stationary or handheld device.

Question 2

In a telecommunications network architecture, a protocol is

Accepted Answer

A)  a device that handles the switching of voice and data in a local area network. 
B)  a standard set of rules and procedures for control of communications in a network. 
C)  a communications service for microcomputer users. 
D)  the main computer in a telecommunications network. 
E)  a pathway through which packets are routed. 
A)  a device that handles the switching of voice and data in a local area network. 
B)  a standard set of rules and procedures for control of communications in a network. 
C)  a communications service for microcomputer users. 
D)  the main computer in a telecommunications network. 
E)  a pathway through which packets are routed.

Question 3

Web sites that enable users to share information, collaborate, and create new services and content are called ________ sites.

Accepted Answer

A)  third generation 
B)  second generation 
C)  first generation 
D)  new wave 
E)  mashup 
A)  third generation 
B)  second generation 
C)  first generation 
D)  new wave 
E)  mashup

Question 4

The concept of a future Web in which it is commonplace for everyday objects to be connected, controlled or monitored over the Internet is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the Internet of things. 
B)  the Semantic Web. 
C)  Internet2. 
D)  a 3-D Web. 
E)  Web 2.0. 
A)  the Internet of things. 
B)  the Semantic Web. 
C)  Internet2. 
D)  a 3-D Web. 
E)  Web 2.0.

Question 5

The 802.11 set of standards is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  WLAN. 
B)  WSN. 
C)  Wi-Fi. 
D)  WiMax. 
E)  WAN. 
A)  WLAN. 
B)  WSN. 
C)  Wi-Fi. 
D)  WiMax. 
E)  WAN.

Question 6

Based on your reading of the examples in the chapter, what would be the best use of RFID for a business?

Accepted Answer

A)  logging transactions 
B)  managing the supply chain 
C)  lowering network costs 
D)  enabling client communication 
E)  improving employee engagement 
A)  logging transactions 
B)  managing the supply chain 
C)  lowering network costs 
D)  enabling client communication 
E)  improving employee engagement

Question 7

In the domain name "http:
//books.azimuth-interactive.com", which element is the second-level domain?

Accepted Answer

A)  books 
B)  azimuth-interactive 
C)  com 
D)  none; there is no second-level domain in this name 
E)  books.azimuth-interactive 
A)  books 
B)  azimuth-interactive 
C)  com 
D)  none; there is no second-level domain in this name 
E)  books.azimuth-interactive

Question 8

One or more access points positioned on a ceiling, wall, or other strategic spot in a public place to provide maximum wireless coverage for a specific area are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  touch points. 
B)  netcenters. 
C)  hot points. 
D)  wireless hubs. 
E)  hotspots. 
A)  touch points. 
B)  netcenters. 
C)  hot points. 
D)  wireless hubs. 
E)  hotspots.

Question 9

A hub is a networking device that connects network components and is used to filter and forward data to specified destinations on the network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Internet is based on which three key technologies?

Accepted Answer

A)  TCP/IP, HTML, and HTTP 
B)  TCP/IP, HTTP, and packet switching 
C)  client/server computing, packet switching, and the development of communications standards for linking networks and computers 
D)  client/server computing, packet switching, and HTTP 
E)  e-mail, instant messaging, and newsgroups 
A)  TCP/IP, HTML, and HTTP 
B)  TCP/IP, HTTP, and packet switching 
C)  client/server computing, packet switching, and the development of communications standards for linking networks and computers 
D)  client/server computing, packet switching, and HTTP 
E)  e-mail, instant messaging, and newsgroups

Question 11

In TCP/IP, IP is responsible for

Accepted Answer

A)  disassembling and reassembling of packets during transmission. 
B)  establishing an Internet connection between two computers. 
C)  moving packets over the network. 
D)  sequencing the transfer of packets. 
E)  breaking messages down into packets. 
A)  disassembling and reassembling of packets during transmission. 
B)  establishing an Internet connection between two computers. 
C)  moving packets over the network. 
D)  sequencing the transfer of packets. 
E)  breaking messages down into packets.

Question 12

What are wireless sensor networks?
 How do they work and what are they used for?

Accepted Answer

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are netw

Question 13

Coaxial cable is similar to that used for cable television and consists of thickly insulated copper wire.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Web 3.0 is an effort to add a layer of meaning to the existing Web in order to reduce the amount of human involvement in searching for and processing Web information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What has made the Google search engine so successful?

Accepted Answer

The Google search engine became so succe

Question 16

Which organization helps define the overall structure of the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A)  none (no one "owns" the Internet) 
B)  W3C 
C)  ICANN 
D)  The Department of Commerce (U.S.) 
E)  IAB 
A)  none (no one "owns" the Internet) 
B)  W3C 
C)  ICANN 
D)  The Department of Commerce (U.S.) 
E)  IAB

Question 17

An NOS must reside on a dedicated server computer in order to manage a network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How does packet switching work?

Accepted Answer

Packet switching is a method of slicing

Question 19

Describe and explain the idea of "network neutrality." Are you in favor of network neutrality?
 Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Network neutrality describes the current

Question 20

Instant messaging is a type of ________ service.

Accepted Answer

A)  chat 
B)  cellular 
C)  e-mail 
D)  wireless 
E)  network 
A)  chat 
B)  cellular 
C)  e-mail 
D)  wireless 
E)  network

All of the following are physical components of an RFID system except

In a telecommunications network architecture, a protocol is

Web sites that enable users to share information, collaborate, and create new services and content are called ________ sites.

The concept of a future Web in which it is commonplace for everyday objects to be connected, controlled or monitored over the Internet is called

The 802.11 set of standards is known as

Based on your reading of the examples in the chapter, what would be the best use of RFID for a business?

In the domain name "http: //books.azimuth-interactive.com", which element is the second-level domain?

One or more access points positioned on a ceiling, wall, or other strategic spot in a public place to provide maximum wireless coverage for a specific area are referred to as

A hub is a networking device that connects network components and is used to filter and forward data to specified destinations on the network.

The Internet is based on which three key technologies?

In TCP/IP, IP is responsible for

What are wireless sensor networks? How do they work and what are they used for?

Coaxial cable is similar to that used for cable television and consists of thickly insulated copper wire.

Web 3.0 is an effort to add a layer of meaning to the existing Web in order to reduce the amount of human involvement in searching for and processing Web information.

What has made the Google search engine so successful?

Which organization helps define the overall structure of the Internet?

An NOS must reside on a dedicated server computer in order to manage a network.

How does packet switching work?

Describe and explain the idea of "network neutrality." Are you in favor of network neutrality? Why or why not?

Instant messaging is a type of ________ service.

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Exam 7: Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

All of the following are physical components of an RFID system except

In a telecommunications network architecture, a protocol is

Web sites that enable users to share information, collaborate, and create new services and content are called ________ sites.

The concept of a future Web in which it is commonplace for everyday objects to be connected, controlled or monitored over the Internet is called

The 802.11 set of standards is known as

Based on your reading of the examples in the chapter, what would be the best use of RFID for a business?

In the domain name "http: //books.azimuth-interactive.com", which element is the second-level domain?

One or more access points positioned on a ceiling, wall, or other strategic spot in a public place to provide maximum wireless coverage for a specific area are referred to as

A hub is a networking device that connects network components and is used to filter and forward data to specified destinations on the network.

The Internet is based on which three key technologies?

In TCP/IP, IP is responsible for

What are wireless sensor networks? How do they work and what are they used for?

Coaxial cable is similar to that used for cable television and consists of thickly insulated copper wire.

Web 3.0 is an effort to add a layer of meaning to the existing Web in order to reduce the amount of human involvement in searching for and processing Web information.

What has made the Google search engine so successful?

Which organization helps define the overall structure of the Internet?

An NOS must reside on a dedicated server computer in order to manage a network.

How does packet switching work?

Describe and explain the idea of "network neutrality." Are you in favor of network neutrality? Why or why not?

Instant messaging is a type of ________ service.

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

Filters