Question 1

Which of the following is true of the term Internet backbone?

Accepted Answer

A)  It refers to high-speed data lines provided by many firms all across the world that interconnect and collectively form the core of the Internet. 
B)  It refers to broadband service provided direct to a home or business using light-transmitting fiber-optic cables. 
C)  It refers to the collection of standards used to support all Internet services. 
D)  It refers to government-provided open spectrum that enables Internet use for all. 
E)  It refers to a government-run system supported by telecommunication taxes, which connects end users to the Internet. 
A)  It refers to high-speed data lines provided by many firms all across the world that interconnect and collectively form the core of the Internet. 
B)  It refers to broadband service provided direct to a home or business using light-transmitting fiber-optic cables. 
C)  It refers to the collection of standards used to support all Internet services. 
D)  It refers to government-provided open spectrum that enables Internet use for all. 
E)  It refers to a government-run system supported by telecommunication taxes, which connects end users to the Internet.

Question 2

Unfortunately, IPv6 isn't backward compatible with IPv4.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The address one types into a Web browser is also known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  universal redirection link. 
B)  uniform resource locator. 
C)  unique resource locator. 
D)  universal redirection locator. 
E)  uniform resource link. 
A)  universal redirection link. 
B)  uniform resource locator. 
C)  unique resource locator. 
D)  universal redirection locator. 
E)  uniform resource link.

Question 4

_____ is the insulated copper cable commonly used by cable television providers with shielding to reduce electrical interference.

Accepted Answer

A)  Optical fiber cable 
B)  Coaxial cable 
C)  Ribbon cable 
D)  FTTH cable 
E)  Amdahl cable 
A)  Optical fiber cable 
B)  Coaxial cable 
C)  Ribbon cable 
D)  FTTH cable 
E)  Amdahl cable

Question 5

The Internet Protocol Suite consists of the Internet Protocol and _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  File Transfer Protocol 
B)  Simple Mail Transfer Protocol 
C)  Session Initiation Protocol 
D)  Datagram Congestion Control Protocol 
E)  Transmission Control Protocol 
A)  File Transfer Protocol 
B)  Simple Mail Transfer Protocol 
C)  Session Initiation Protocol 
D)  Datagram Congestion Control Protocol 
E)  Transmission Control Protocol

Question 6

The domain name service (DNS) is a distributed database that allows users to communicate with other computers by:

Accepted Answer

A)  assigning IP addresses to different domain names. 
B)  mapping host names to domain names. 
C)  creating IP addresses that are unique to servers. 
D)  assigning domain names to different IP addresses. 
E)  mapping host and domain names to IP addresses of computers. 
A)  assigning IP addresses to different domain names. 
B)  mapping host names to domain names. 
C)  creating IP addresses that are unique to servers. 
D)  assigning domain names to different IP addresses. 
E)  mapping host and domain names to IP addresses of computers.

Question 7

"Html" is used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  load content from default page. 
B)  create and format Web pages. 
C)  generate custom content for database users. 
D)  exchange mail with other e-mail servers. 
E)  transfer files from flash drives. 
A)  load content from default page. 
B)  create and format Web pages. 
C)  generate custom content for database users. 
D)  exchange mail with other e-mail servers. 
E)  transfer files from flash drives.

Question 8

TCP and IP operate above http and the other application transfer protocols.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One of the factors that accelerated the development of the Internet during the 1990s was:

Accepted Answer

A)  the introduction of the personal computer into households. 
B)  the government's taking over of the Internet's operating structure from private players. 
C)  Intel's invention of low power processors used in portable computers. 
D)  the creation of the Windows and Mac OS operating systems. 
E)  the invention of graphical Web browsing. 
A)  the introduction of the personal computer into households. 
B)  the government's taking over of the Internet's operating structure from private players. 
C)  Intel's invention of low power processors used in portable computers. 
D)  the creation of the Windows and Mac OS operating systems. 
E)  the invention of graphical Web browsing.

Question 10

The three letter acronym for the basic unit of expression for bandwidth is _____.

Accepted Answer

bps (bits

Question 11

Briefly describe a few of the measures being taken to speed up the Internet's last mile.

Accepted Answer

Cable broadband: Uses a thick copper wir

Question 12

A unit of data forwarded by a network is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A unit of data forwarded by a...

Question 13

Most mobile large cell phone carriers are exempted from having to license the wireless spectrum for transmission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A potential roadblock to transition of DSL to FTTH is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  high costs of building entirely new networks. 
B)  scarcity of the material required to create the cables. 
C)  impracticality of switching to a technology that is not proven yet. 
D)  location driven quality of service offered by fiber optic technology. 
E)  high possibility of external interference and hence, fears of information security. 
A)  high costs of building entirely new networks. 
B)  scarcity of the material required to create the cables. 
C)  impracticality of switching to a technology that is not proven yet. 
D)  location driven quality of service offered by fiber optic technology. 
E)  high possibility of external interference and hence, fears of information security.

Question 15

The exploit referred to as __________ allowed hackers to leverage vulnerability in DNS software to redirect users to sites they did not request.
a. cybersquatting.
b. phishing.
c. an online imposture.
d. cache poisoning.
e. a distributed denial of request.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The exploit referred to as __________ allowed...

Question 16

Servers or organizations do not need to be housed within a country in order to use a country code as part of their domain name.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain the evolution of satellite wireless telecommunication technology.

Accepted Answer

Wireless systems provided by earth-bound

Question 18

Changing the letter case when typing in host and domain names does not affect the user's ability to reach the destination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Briefly describe how the DNS helps users communicate with each other.

Accepted Answer

The domain name service is a distributed

Question 20

A firm that provides ware and services to run Web sites of others is known as a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Web site incubator 
B)  Internet service facilitator 
C)  Web domain name registrar 
D)  Web hosting service 
E)  Internet Web fab 
A)  Web site incubator 
B)  Internet service facilitator 
C)  Web domain name registrar 
D)  Web hosting service 
E)  Internet Web fab

Which of the following is true of the term Internet backbone?

Unfortunately, IPv6 isn't backward compatible with IPv4.

The address one types into a Web browser is also known as a:

_____ is the insulated copper cable commonly used by cable television providers with shielding to reduce electrical interference.

The Internet Protocol Suite consists of the Internet Protocol and _____.

The domain name service (DNS) is a distributed database that allows users to communicate with other computers by:

"Html" is used to:

TCP and IP operate above http and the other application transfer protocols.

One of the factors that accelerated the development of the Internet during the 1990s was:

The three letter acronym for the basic unit of expression for bandwidth is _____.

Briefly describe a few of the measures being taken to speed up the Internet's last mile.

A unit of data forwarded by a network is called _____.

Most mobile large cell phone carriers are exempted from having to license the wireless spectrum for transmission.

A potential roadblock to transition of DSL to FTTH is the:

The exploit referred to as __________ allowed hackers to leverage vulnerability in DNS software to redirect users to sites they did not request. a. cybersquatting. b. phishing. c. an online imposture. d. cache poisoning. e. a distributed denial of request.

Servers or organizations do not need to be housed within a country in order to use a country code as part of their domain name.

Explain the evolution of satellite wireless telecommunication technology.

Changing the letter case when typing in host and domain names does not affect the user's ability to reach the destination.

Briefly describe how the DNS helps users communicate with each other.

A firm that provides ware and services to run Web sites of others is known as a(n) _____.

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Exam 16: A Managers Guide to the Internet and Telecommunications

Which of the following is true of the term Internet backbone?

Unfortunately, IPv6 isn't backward compatible with IPv4.

The address one types into a Web browser is also known as a:

_____ is the insulated copper cable commonly used by cable television providers with shielding to reduce electrical interference.

The Internet Protocol Suite consists of the Internet Protocol and _____.

The domain name service (DNS) is a distributed database that allows users to communicate with other computers by:

"Html" is used to:

TCP and IP operate above http and the other application transfer protocols.

One of the factors that accelerated the development of the Internet during the 1990s was:

The three letter acronym for the basic unit of expression for bandwidth is _____.

Briefly describe a few of the measures being taken to speed up the Internet's last mile.

A unit of data forwarded by a network is called _____.

Most mobile large cell phone carriers are exempted from having to license the wireless spectrum for transmission.

A potential roadblock to transition of DSL to FTTH is the:

The exploit referred to as __________ allowed hackers to leverage vulnerability in DNS software to redirect users to sites they did not request. a. cybersquatting. b. phishing. c. an online imposture. d. cache poisoning. e. a distributed denial of request.

Servers or organizations do not need to be housed within a country in order to use a country code as part of their domain name.

Explain the evolution of satellite wireless telecommunication technology.

Changing the letter case when typing in host and domain names does not affect the user's ability to reach the destination.

Briefly describe how the DNS helps users communicate with each other.

A firm that provides ware and services to run Web sites of others is known as a(n) _____.

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