Question 1

Describe the various types of portals.
Section reference 1: Network Applications

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Question 2

Describe the benefits of networks to organizations.
Section reference 1: Network Applications

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Question 3

Refer to IT's About Business 6.1: Studio
G. When scaling infrastructure, it is important to not only consider current needs, but also consider possible future needs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Differentiate between client/server computing and peer-to-peer processing.
Section reference 1: Network Fundamentals

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Question 5

Which data transmission technology requires fiber-optic cable, can transmit up to 2.5 gigabits per second, and is more expensive than DSL?

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A)  Digital subscriber line 
B)  Asynchronous transfer mode 
C)  Synchronous optical network 
D)  T-carrier system 
E)  ISDN 
A)  Digital subscriber line 
B)  Asynchronous transfer mode 
C)  Synchronous optical network 
D)  T-carrier system 
E)  ISDN

Question 6

Describe the four network applications.
Section reference 1: Network Applications

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Question 7

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of telecommuting for employees?

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A)  Fewer opportunities for housebound people 
B)  Possible loss of fringe benefits 
C)  Lower pay (in some cases) 
D)  No workplace visibility 
E)  Slower promotions 
A)  Fewer opportunities for housebound people 
B)  Possible loss of fringe benefits 
C)  Lower pay (in some cases) 
D)  No workplace visibility 
E)  Slower promotions

Question 8

Employees who telecommute have generally found that the experience enhances their careers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe the functions of the TCP/IP protocol.
Section reference 1: Network Fundamentals

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Question 10

Metasearch engines search several engines at once and integrate the findings of the various search engines.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain what network protocols are and why they are important.
Section reference 1: Network Fundamentals

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Question 12

_____ are Internet access points that are located in public places, such as libraries and airports.

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A)  Clients 
B)  Servers 
C)  Internet access computers 
D)  Network computer 
E)  Internet kiosks 
A)  Clients 
B)  Servers 
C)  Internet access computers 
D)  Network computer 
E)  Internet kiosks

Question 13

Refer to IT's About Business 6.2: A New Search Engine. Which of the following statements is true about the Summly search engine

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A)  Summly is faster than search engines like Yahoo and Google 
B)  Summly's results are actually manually handpicked by D'Aloisio's employees 
C)  Summly uses indexing technology to generate superior answers than Google 
D)  Summly uses AI tools like genetic algorithms to generate search results 
E)  All of the above are true 
A)  Summly is faster than search engines like Yahoo and Google 
B)  Summly's results are actually manually handpicked by D'Aloisio's employees 
C)  Summly uses indexing technology to generate superior answers than Google 
D)  Summly uses AI tools like genetic algorithms to generate search results 
E)  All of the above are true

Question 14

A protocol is:

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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 the control of communications in a network. 
C)  A communications service for the connection of devices in a local area network. 
D)  The main communications channel in a wide-area network. 
E)  Synonymous with network interface card. 
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 the control of communications in a network. 
C)  A communications service for the connection of devices in a local area network. 
D)  The main communications channel in a wide-area network. 
E)  Synonymous with network interface card.

Question 15

Extranets offer limited accessibility to the intranets of participating companies.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The hypertext transport protocol (HTTP) is the communications standard used to transfer pages across the World Wide Web portion of the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The network interface card typically houses the LAN's network operating system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe the various communications processors.
Section reference 1: Network Fundamentals

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Question 19

The part of a network that handles the major traffic is the ________.

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A)  Front end 
B)  Network interface 
C)  Multiplexer 
D)  Backbone 
E)  Front end processor 
A)  Front end 
B)  Network interface 
C)  Multiplexer 
D)  Backbone 
E)  Front end processor

Question 20

Refer to Opening Case - The Network Neutrality Wars: Which of the following is not a challenge for achieving net neutrality?

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A)  The amount of video traffic on the Internet is increasing. 
B)  Under current models, the investment required to meet future demand exceeds projected revenue growth. 
C)  Net neutrality might hinder U.S. competitiveness. 
D)  Network providers could censor certain content by slowing down or blocking access. 
E)  Telecommunications and cable companies are in favor of net neutrality. 
A)  The amount of video traffic on the Internet is increasing. 
B)  Under current models, the investment required to meet future demand exceeds projected revenue growth. 
C)  Net neutrality might hinder U.S. competitiveness. 
D)  Network providers could censor certain content by slowing down or blocking access. 
E)  Telecommunications and cable companies are in favor of net neutrality.

Describe the various types of portals. Section reference 1: Network Applications

Describe the benefits of networks to organizations. Section reference 1: Network Applications

Refer to IT's About Business 6.1: Studio G. When scaling infrastructure, it is important to not only consider current needs, but also consider possible future needs.

Differentiate between client/server computing and peer-to-peer processing. Section reference 1: Network Fundamentals

Which data transmission technology requires fiber-optic cable, can transmit up to 2.5 gigabits per second, and is more expensive than DSL?

Describe the four network applications. Section reference 1: Network Applications

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of telecommuting for employees?

Employees who telecommute have generally found that the experience enhances their careers.

Describe the functions of the TCP/IP protocol. Section reference 1: Network Fundamentals

Metasearch engines search several engines at once and integrate the findings of the various search engines.

Explain what network protocols are and why they are important. Section reference 1: Network Fundamentals

_____ are Internet access points that are located in public places, such as libraries and airports.

Refer to IT's About Business 6.2: A New Search Engine. Which of the following statements is true about the Summly search engine

A protocol is:

Extranets offer limited accessibility to the intranets of participating companies.

The hypertext transport protocol (HTTP) is the communications standard used to transfer pages across the World Wide Web portion of the Internet.

The network interface card typically houses the LAN's network operating system.

Describe the various communications processors. Section reference 1: Network Fundamentals

The part of a network that handles the major traffic is the ________.

Refer to Opening Case - The Network Neutrality Wars: Which of the following is not a challenge for achieving net neutrality?

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Data and Knowledge Management

E-Business and E-Commerce

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Social Computing

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Exam 6: Networks

Describe the various types of portals. Section reference 1: Network Applications

Describe the benefits of networks to organizations. Section reference 1: Network Applications

Refer to IT's About Business 6.1: Studio G. When scaling infrastructure, it is important to not only consider current needs, but also consider possible future needs.

Differentiate between client/server computing and peer-to-peer processing. Section reference 1: Network Fundamentals

Which data transmission technology requires fiber-optic cable, can transmit up to 2.5 gigabits per second, and is more expensive than DSL?

Describe the four network applications. Section reference 1: Network Applications

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of telecommuting for employees?

Employees who telecommute have generally found that the experience enhances their careers.

Describe the functions of the TCP/IP protocol. Section reference 1: Network Fundamentals

Metasearch engines search several engines at once and integrate the findings of the various search engines.

Explain what network protocols are and why they are important. Section reference 1: Network Fundamentals

_____ are Internet access points that are located in public places, such as libraries and airports.

Refer to IT's About Business 6.2: A New Search Engine. Which of the following statements is true about the Summly search engine

A protocol is:

Extranets offer limited accessibility to the intranets of participating companies.

The hypertext transport protocol (HTTP) is the communications standard used to transfer pages across the World Wide Web portion of the Internet.

The network interface card typically houses the LAN's network operating system.

Describe the various communications processors. Section reference 1: Network Fundamentals

The part of a network that handles the major traffic is the ________.

Refer to Opening Case - The Network Neutrality Wars: Which of the following is not a challenge for achieving net neutrality?

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security

Data and Knowledge Management

E-Business and E-Commerce

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Social Computing

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Crm and Scm

Business Intelligence

Technology Guide 1 - Hardware

Technology Guide 2 - Software

Technology Guide 3 - Cloud Computing

Technology Guide 4 - Intelligent Systems

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