Question 1

What is a VPN and how does it work? Give an example of how it is used in business.

Accepted Answer

VPN stands for a "virtual private network." This is one alternative to a WAN.A VPN takes advantage of the Internet or leased lines to create the appearance of private,point -to -point connections.Being "virtual" simply means that it appears to exist to the users,but does not actually exist.In business,if a manufacturer needs to maintain a steady connection to their suppliers,they might set up a VPN with them.This is because they are more stable and offer much better security,yet they are relatively inexpensive and quite flexible and easy to set up.

Question 2

A(n)__________ provides you with a legitimate Internet address and serves as your gateway to the  Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) TCP/IP 
B) VPN 
C) ISP 
D) SMTP 
E) switch 
A) TCP/IP 
B) VPN 
C) ISP 
D) SMTP 
E) switch C

Question 3

A(n)___________ is a network of networks.

Accepted Answer

A) Internet 
B) transmission network 
C) intranet 
D) LAN 
E) WAN 
A) Internet 
B) transmission network 
C) intranet 
D) LAN 
E) WAN A

Question 4

Computers at different geographic locations are connected with a(n)__________  .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Computers at different geographic locations are connected...

Question 5

Broadband lines include dial -up and cable modems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

DSL is implemented in ___________ media.

Accepted Answer

A) optical fiber cable 
B) UTP 
C) wireless 
D) Ethernet 
E) transmission 
A) optical fiber cable 
B) UTP 
C) wireless 
D) Ethernet 
E) transmission

Question 7

Many organization use collaboration because

Accepted Answer

A) the infrastructure to use collaboration exist in the organization. 
B) it makes for more effective business processes. 
C) it takes advantages of business graduates excellent communication skills. 
D) the results can be greater than the results produced by a single individual. 
E) workflow control software exists. 
A) the infrastructure to use collaboration exist in the organization. 
B) it makes for more effective business processes. 
C) it takes advantages of business graduates excellent communication skills. 
D) the results can be greater than the results produced by a single individual. 
E) workflow control software exists.

Question 8

ISPs are rarely willing to make performance guarantees that commit them to levels of network service quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

100 Mbps stands for

Accepted Answer

A) 1 073 741 824 bit per second. 
B) 100 000 bit per second. 
C) 1 048 576 bit per second. 
D) 100 000 000 bit per second. 
E) 100 000 000 000 bit per second. 
A) 1 073 741 824 bit per second. 
B) 100 000 bit per second. 
C) 1 048 576 bit per second. 
D) 100 000 000 bit per second. 
E) 100 000 000 000 bit per second.

Question 10

A computer___________   is a collection of computers that communicate with one another over transmission lines.

Accepted Answer

A) server 
B) database 
C) application 
D) network 
E) system 
A) server 
B) database 
C) application 
D) network 
E) system

Question 11

The Internet has probably decreased the number of degrees that separate us from everyone else.Why is this so? Could it also increase our separation? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

This is a question with many right answe

Question 12

The fastest WLAN standard in use today is 802.11n.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Narrowband transmission speeds typically do not exceed 56 kbps.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Twisted pair copper lines are used with DSL modems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe two different WAN alternatives.

Accepted Answer

By definition a WAN connects computers t

Question 16

Networks like LinkedIn are not limited in their growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following applies to asymmetric encryption?

Accepted Answer

A) It is used in IM. 
B) Only one key is used. 
C) It is simpler than symmetric encryption. 
D) It is faster than symmetric encryption. 
E) One key encodes the message,one key decodes the message. 
A) It is used in IM. 
B) Only one key is used. 
C) It is simpler than symmetric encryption. 
D) It is faster than symmetric encryption. 
E) One key encodes the message,one key decodes the message.

Question 18

HTTPS is a protocol for secure communication over the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The difference between a SDSL connection and a ADSL connection is

Accepted Answer

A) ADSL lines have different upload and download speeds. 
B) ADSL and SDSL are the same. 
C) DSL lines have different upload and download speeds. 
D) data transmission and voice transmission can occur at the same time with ADSL and not with SDSL. 
E) data transmission and voice transmission can occur at the same time with SDSL and not with ADSL. 
A) ADSL lines have different upload and download speeds. 
B) ADSL and SDSL are the same. 
C) DSL lines have different upload and download speeds. 
D) data transmission and voice transmission can occur at the same time with ADSL and not with SDSL. 
E) data transmission and voice transmission can occur at the same time with SDSL and not with ADSL.

Question 20

By expanding your personal professional network on LinkedIn

Accepted Answer

A) you are taking advantages of technology. 
B) you are taking advantage of network externalities. 
C) you are taking advantages of your professional contacts. 
D) you are creating a local network. 
E) you have joined the trend of collaboration. 
A) you are taking advantages of technology. 
B) you are taking advantage of network externalities. 
C) you are taking advantages of your professional contacts. 
D) you are creating a local network. 
E) you have joined the trend of collaboration.

What is a VPN and how does it work? Give an example of how it is used in business.

A(n)__________ provides you with a legitimate Internet address and serves as your gateway to the Internet.

A(n)___________ is a network of networks.

Computers at different geographic locations are connected with a(n)__________ .

Broadband lines include dial -up and cable modems.

DSL is implemented in ___________ media.

Many organization use collaboration because

ISPs are rarely willing to make performance guarantees that commit them to levels of network service quality.

100 Mbps stands for

A computer___________ is a collection of computers that communicate with one another over transmission lines.

The Internet has probably decreased the number of degrees that separate us from everyone else.Why is this so? Could it also increase our separation? Why or why not?

The fastest WLAN standard in use today is 802.11n.

Narrowband transmission speeds typically do not exceed 56 kbps.

Twisted pair copper lines are used with DSL modems.

Describe two different WAN alternatives.

Networks like LinkedIn are not limited in their growth.

Which of the following applies to asymmetric encryption?

HTTPS is a protocol for secure communication over the Internet.

The difference between a SDSL connection and a ADSL connection is

By expanding your personal professional network on LinkedIn

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Extensions S: Using Collaboration Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Information Systems, and Competitive Advantage

Hardware and Software

Database Processing

Extensions A: Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Extensions B: Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Business Process Management

E-Commerce and Web 2.0

Business Intelligence and Information Systems for Decision Making

Information Systems Development

Extensions A: How the Internet Works

Information Systems Management

Information Security Management

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Exam 6: Data Communications

What is a VPN and how does it work? Give an example of how it is used in business.

A(n)__________ provides you with a legitimate Internet address and serves as your gateway to the Internet.

A(n)___________ is a network of networks.

Computers at different geographic locations are connected with a(n)__________ .

Broadband lines include dial -up and cable modems.

DSL is implemented in ___________ media.

Many organization use collaboration because

ISPs are rarely willing to make performance guarantees that commit them to levels of network service quality.

100 Mbps stands for

A computer___________ is a collection of computers that communicate with one another over transmission lines.

The Internet has probably decreased the number of degrees that separate us from everyone else.Why is this so? Could it also increase our separation? Why or why not?

The fastest WLAN standard in use today is 802.11n.

Narrowband transmission speeds typically do not exceed 56 kbps.

Twisted pair copper lines are used with DSL modems.

Describe two different WAN alternatives.

Networks like LinkedIn are not limited in their growth.

Which of the following applies to asymmetric encryption?

HTTPS is a protocol for secure communication over the Internet.

The difference between a SDSL connection and a ADSL connection is

By expanding your personal professional network on LinkedIn

Is in the Life of Business Professionals

Business Processes, Information, and Information Systems

Extensions S: Using Collaboration Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Information Systems, and Competitive Advantage

Hardware and Software

Database Processing

Extensions A: Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Extensions B: Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Business Process Management

E-Commerce and Web 2.0

Business Intelligence and Information Systems for Decision Making

Information Systems Development

Extensions A: How the Internet Works

Information Systems Management

Information Security Management

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