Question 1

The telephone system is an example of a ________ network.

Accepted Answer

A)  peer-to-peer 
B)  wireless 
C)  packet-switched 
D)  circuit-switched 
E)  client/server 
A)  peer-to-peer 
B)  wireless 
C)  packet-switched 
D)  circuit-switched 
E)  client/server

Question 2

Bandwidth is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  number of frequencies that can be broadcast through a medium. 
B)  number of cycles per second that can be sent through a medium. 
C)  difference between the highest and lowest frequencies that can be accommodated on a single channel. 
D)  total number of bytes that can be sent through a medium per second. 
E)  geographical distance spanned by a network. 
A)  number of frequencies that can be broadcast through a medium. 
B)  number of cycles per second that can be sent through a medium. 
C)  difference between the highest and lowest frequencies that can be accommodated on a single channel. 
D)  total number of bytes that can be sent through a medium per second. 
E)  geographical distance spanned by a network.

Question 3

A(n) ________ is software for locating and managing stored web pages.

Accepted Answer

A)  web server 
B)  net server 
C)  router 
D)  modem 
E)  hub 
A)  web server 
B)  net server 
C)  router 
D)  modem 
E)  hub

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are netw

Question 5

A network that spans a college or corporate facility is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  CAN. 
B)  MAN. 
C)  LAN. 
D)  WAN. 
E)  WSN. 
A)  CAN. 
B)  MAN. 
C)  LAN. 
D)  WAN. 
E)  WSN.

Question 6

A NOS must reside on all the local computers in a network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are the four layers of the TCP/IP reference model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical, Application, Transport, and Network Interface 
B)  Physical, Application, Internet, and Network Interface 
C)  Application, Transport, Internet, and Network Interface 
D)  Application, Hardware, Internet, and Network Interface 
E)  Software, Hardware, Network Interface, Internet 
A)  Physical, Application, Transport, and Network Interface 
B)  Physical, Application, Internet, and Network Interface 
C)  Application, Transport, Internet, and Network Interface 
D)  Application, Hardware, Internet, and Network Interface 
E)  Software, Hardware, Network Interface, Internet

Question 8

Which type of network treats all processors equally and allows peripheral devices to be shared without going to a separate server?

Accepted Answer

A)  MAN 
B)  Wireless 
C)  LAN 
D)  Windows domain network 
E)  Peer-to-peer 
A)  MAN 
B)  Wireless 
C)  LAN 
D)  Windows domain network 
E)  Peer-to-peer

Question 9

________ monetizes the value of the data stored by search engines.

Accepted Answer

A)  TCP/IP 
B)  RSS 
C)  WiMax 
D)  IoT 
E)  Search Engine Marketing 
A)  TCP/IP 
B)  RSS 
C)  WiMax 
D)  IoT 
E)  Search Engine Marketing

Question 10

TCP/IP was developed during the early 1970s to support efforts to help scientists transmit data among different types of computers over long distances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Based on your reading of the examples in the chapter, which of the following 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 12

Computer networks are based on the same principles as telephone networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Two computers using TCP/IP can communicate even if they are based on different hardware and software platforms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Digital subscriber lines:

Accepted Answer

A)  operate over existing telephone lines to carry voice, data, and video. 
B)  operate over coaxial cable lines to deliver Internet access. 
C)  are very-high-speed data lines typically leased from long-distance telephone companies. 
D)  have up to twenty-four 64-Kbps channels. 
E)  are assigned to every computer on the Internet. 
A)  operate over existing telephone lines to carry voice, data, and video. 
B)  operate over coaxial cable lines to deliver Internet access. 
C)  are very-high-speed data lines typically leased from long-distance telephone companies. 
D)  have up to twenty-four 64-Kbps channels. 
E)  are assigned to every computer on the Internet.

Question 15

On which of the following protocols is the Internet based?

Accepted Answer

A)  TCP/IP 
B)  FTP 
C)  IMAP 
D)  HTTP 
E)  DNS 
A)  TCP/IP 
B)  FTP 
C)  IMAP 
D)  HTTP 
E)  DNS

Question 16

What is IPv6 and why is it necessary?

Accepted Answer

The Internet was not originally designed

Question 17

You have been hired by a small new web design firm to set up a network for its single office location. The network is primarily needed for exchanging files, accessing and managing beta websites on their web server, and connecting to the Internet. The firm hires many freelancers who come into the office on an ad-hoc basis and it does not have a lot of money to spend on infrastructure. What type of network will you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary. An example an

Question 18

The most common web servers today are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Microsoft IIS and IBM HTTP Server. 
B)  WebSTAR and Netscape Server. 
C)  IBM HTTP Server and Apache HTTP Server. 
D)  Netscape Server and Apache HTTP. 
E)  Apache HTTP Server and Microsoft IIS. 
A)  Microsoft IIS and IBM HTTP Server. 
B)  WebSTAR and Netscape Server. 
C)  IBM HTTP Server and Apache HTTP Server. 
D)  Netscape Server and Apache HTTP. 
E)  Apache HTTP Server and Microsoft IIS.

Question 19

Wikis allow visitors to change or add to the original posted material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are used for the following tasks except:

Accepted Answer

A)  processing consumer transactions. 
B)  monitoring machines. 
C)  detecting radioactive materials. 
D)  protecting property. 
E)  identifying vehicles for trucking firms. 
A)  processing consumer transactions. 
B)  monitoring machines. 
C)  detecting radioactive materials. 
D)  protecting property. 
E)  identifying vehicles for trucking firms.

The telephone system is an example of a ________ network.

Bandwidth is the:

A(n) ________ is software for locating and managing stored web pages.

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

A network that spans a college or corporate facility is called a:

A NOS must reside on all the local computers in a network.

What are the four layers of the TCP/IP reference model?

Which type of network treats all processors equally and allows peripheral devices to be shared without going to a separate server?

________ monetizes the value of the data stored by search engines.

TCP/IP was developed during the early 1970s to support efforts to help scientists transmit data among different types of computers over long distances.

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

Computer networks are based on the same principles as telephone networks.

Two computers using TCP/IP can communicate even if they are based on different hardware and software platforms.

Digital subscriber lines:

On which of the following protocols is the Internet based?

What is IPv6 and why is it necessary?

The most common web servers today are:

Wikis allow visitors to change or add to the original posted material.

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are used for the following tasks except:

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Achieving Competitive Advantage With Information Systems

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure: Hardware and Software

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

Improving Decision Making and Managing Knowledge

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Exam 7: Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

The telephone system is an example of a ________ network.

Bandwidth is the:

A(n) ________ is software for locating and managing stored web pages.

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

A network that spans a college or corporate facility is called a:

A NOS must reside on all the local computers in a network.

What are the four layers of the TCP/IP reference model?

Which type of network treats all processors equally and allows peripheral devices to be shared without going to a separate server?

________ monetizes the value of the data stored by search engines.

TCP/IP was developed during the early 1970s to support efforts to help scientists transmit data among different types of computers over long distances.

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

Computer networks are based on the same principles as telephone networks.

Two computers using TCP/IP can communicate even if they are based on different hardware and software platforms.

Digital subscriber lines:

On which of the following protocols is the Internet based?

What is IPv6 and why is it necessary?

The most common web servers today are:

Wikis allow visitors to change or add to the original posted material.

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are used for the following tasks except:

Business Information Systems in Your Career

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Achieving Competitive Advantage With Information Systems

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure: Hardware and Software

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

Improving Decision Making and Managing Knowledge

Building Information Systems and Managing Projects

Filters