Question 1

A MAN is a set of communication rules to make sure that everyone speaks the same language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

What is a network?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enables the transmission of data over public or private networks 
B)  A communications, data exchange, and resource-sharing system created by linking two or more computers and establishing standards, or protocols, so that they can work together 
C)  Any network without a central file server and in which all computers in the network have access to the public files located on all other workstations 
D)  A computer that is designed to request information from a server 
A)  Enables the transmission of data over public or private networks 
B)  A communications, data exchange, and resource-sharing system created by linking two or more computers and establishing standards, or protocols, so that they can work together 
C)  Any network without a central file server and in which all computers in the network have access to the public files located on all other workstations 
D)  A computer that is designed to request information from a server B

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the differentiating factors of a network?

Accepted Answer

A)  Architecture 
B)  Topology 
C)  Protocols 
D)  Telecommunication system 
A)  Architecture 
B)  Topology 
C)  Protocols 
D)  Telecommunication system D

Question 4

What is a router?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occurs when the sending computer divides a message into a number of efficiently sized units called packets, each of which contains the address of the destination computer 
B)  An intelligent connecting device that examines each packet of data it receives and then decides which way to send it onward toward its destination 
C)  Refers to the geometric arrangement of the actual physical organization of the computers and other network devices) in a network 
D)  A model for applications in which the bulk of the back-end processing, such as performing a physical search of a database, takes place on a server, while the front-end processing, which involves communicating with the users, is handled by the clients 
A)  Occurs when the sending computer divides a message into a number of efficiently sized units called packets, each of which contains the address of the destination computer 
B)  An intelligent connecting device that examines each packet of data it receives and then decides which way to send it onward toward its destination 
C)  Refers to the geometric arrangement of the actual physical organization of the computers and other network devices) in a network 
D)  A model for applications in which the bulk of the back-end processing, such as performing a physical search of a database, takes place on a server, while the front-end processing, which involves communicating with the users, is handled by the clients

Question 5

What is interoperability?

Accepted Answer

A)  An intelligent connecting device that examines each packet of data it receives and then decides which way to send it onward toward its destination. 
B)  Refers to the geometric arrangement of the actual physical organization of the computers and other network devices in a network. 
C)  A standard that specifies the format of data as well as the rules to be followed during transmission. 
D)  The capability of two or more computer systems to share data and resources, even though they are made by different manufacturers. 
A)  An intelligent connecting device that examines each packet of data it receives and then decides which way to send it onward toward its destination. 
B)  Refers to the geometric arrangement of the actual physical organization of the computers and other network devices in a network. 
C)  A standard that specifies the format of data as well as the rules to be followed during transmission. 
D)  The capability of two or more computer systems to share data and resources, even though they are made by different manufacturers.

Question 6

What refers to the technology associated with the transmission of information as light impulses along a glass wire or fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  Twisted-pair wiring 
B)  Coaxial cable 
C)  Fiber-optic cable 
D)  Transmission control protocol/internet protocol 
A)  Twisted-pair wiring 
B)  Coaxial cable 
C)  Fiber-optic cable 
D)  Transmission control protocol/internet protocol

Question 7

What allows the management of networked nodes to be managed from a single point?

Accepted Answer

A)  File transfer protocol (FTP) 
B)  Simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP) 
C)  Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) 
D)  Simple network management protocol (SNMP) 
A)  File transfer protocol (FTP) 
B)  Simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP) 
C)  Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) 
D)  Simple network management protocol (SNMP)

Question 8

A network topology refers to the geometric arrangement of the actual physical organization of the computers (and other network devices) in a network. Topologies vary depending on cost and functionality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is transmission material manufactured so that signals will be confined to a narrow path and will behave predictably?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wire media 
B)  Network transmission media 
C)  Fiber-optic cable 
D)  Transmission control protocol/internet protocol 
A)  Wire media 
B)  Network transmission media 
C)  Fiber-optic cable 
D)  Transmission control protocol/internet protocol

Question 10

What refers to the various types of media used to carry the signal between computers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Twisted-pair wiring 
B)  Network transmission media 
C)  Fiber-optic cable 
D)  Transmission control protocol/internet protocol 
A)  Twisted-pair wiring 
B)  Network transmission media 
C)  Fiber-optic cable 
D)  Transmission control protocol/internet protocol

Question 11

A network is a communications system created by linking two or more devices and establishing a standard methodology by which they can communicate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) allows files containing text, programs, graphics, numerical data, and so on to be downloaded off or uploaded onto a network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following represents the ring topology?

Accepted Answer

A)  All devices are connected to a central cable or backbone. 
B)  All devices are connected to a central device, called a hub. 
C)  All devices are connected to one another in the shape of a closed loop, so that each device is connected directly to two other devices, one on either side of it. 
D)  Groups of star-configured workstations are connected to a linear bus backbone cable. 
A)  All devices are connected to a central cable or backbone. 
B)  All devices are connected to a central device, called a hub. 
C)  All devices are connected to one another in the shape of a closed loop, so that each device is connected directly to two other devices, one on either side of it. 
D)  Groups of star-configured workstations are connected to a linear bus backbone cable.

Question 14

Coaxial cable refers to a type of cable composed of four (or more) copper wires twisted around each other within a plastic sheath.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Compare the two types of network architectures.

Accepted Answer

A peer-to-peer (P2P) network is any netw

Question 16

Compare LANs, WANs, and MANs.

Accepted Answer

A local area network (LAN) is designed t

Question 17

What is designed to connect a group of computers in close proximity to each other such as in an office building, a school, or a home?

Accepted Answer

A)  Local area network 
B)  Wide area network 
C)  Metropolitan area network 
D)  Peer-to-peer network 
A)  Local area network 
B)  Wide area network 
C)  Metropolitan area network 
D)  Peer-to-peer network

Question 18

A server is a computer designed to request information from a server. A server is a computer dedicated to providing information in response to requests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The network interface layer places data packets on the network for transmission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP) provides the technical foundation for the public Internet as well as for large numbers of private networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 24: Organizational Structures That Support Strategic Initiatives

A MAN is a set of communication rules to make sure that everyone speaks the same language.

What is a network?

Which of the following is not one of the differentiating factors of a network?

What is a router?

What is interoperability?

What refers to the technology associated with the transmission of information as light impulses along a glass wire or fiber?

What allows the management of networked nodes to be managed from a single point?

A network topology refers to the geometric arrangement of the actual physical organization of the computers (and other network devices) in a network. Topologies vary depending on cost and functionality.

What is transmission material manufactured so that signals will be confined to a narrow path and will behave predictably?

What refers to the various types of media used to carry the signal between computers?

A network is a communications system created by linking two or more devices and establishing a standard methodology by which they can communicate.

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) allows files containing text, programs, graphics, numerical data, and so on to be downloaded off or uploaded onto a network.

Which of the following represents the ring topology?

Coaxial cable refers to a type of cable composed of four (or more) copper wires twisted around each other within a plastic sheath.

Compare the two types of network architectures.

Compare LANs, WANs, and MANs.

What is designed to connect a group of computers in close proximity to each other such as in an office building, a school, or a home?

A server is a computer designed to request information from a server. A server is a computer dedicated to providing information in response to requests.

The network interface layer places data packets on the network for transmission.

Transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP) provides the technical foundation for the public Internet as well as for large numbers of private networks.

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Measuring the Success of Strategic Initiatives

Valuing and Storing Organizational Informationdatabases

Accessing Organizational Informationdata Warehouses

Understanding Big Data and Its Impact on Business

Enabling the Organizationdecision Making

Extending the Organizationsupply Chain Management

Building a Customer-Centric Organizationcustomer Relationship Management

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