Exam 7: Computer Networks

A Slingbox is designed to ____________________ multimedia content-that is, to allow viewers to view content of their choosing at a more convenient location.

In ____ transmission, data is sent at the same time as other related data to support certain types of real-time applications that require the different types of data to be delivered at the proper speed for that application.

Support for TCP / IP is built into virtually all operating systems, and TCP addresses are commonly used to identify the various computers and devices on networks such as LANs. _________________________

Define and discuss the advantages of telecommuting.

____ are earth-based stations that can transmit microwave signals directly to each other over distances of up to about 30 miles.

One of the early Ethernet protocols (called 10BASE-T) supports transmission rates of 10 Mbps.

Client-server networks are frequently referred to as peer-to-peer networks.

____ refers to the amount of data that can be transferred (such as over a certain type of networking medium) in a given time period.

Backed by seven major electronics companies, ____________________ is designed to transfer full-quality uncompressed high-definition audio, video, and data within a single room at speeds up to 28 Gbps.

-The accompanying figure illustrates a(n) ring network. _________________________

Collaborative computing takes place via both private company networks and the Internet.

____________________ is a form of robot-assisted surgery, in which a robot controlled by a physician operates on the patient.

An emerging type of mobile phone is the cellular / satellite ____ phone that can be used with cellular service when it is available and then switches to satellite service when cellular service is not available.

In ____ transmission, data can move in both directions at the same time, such as with a telephone.

-The accompanying figure shows a ____ network.

Technically, to be called a ____, a device must convert digital signals (such as those used by a computer) to modulated analog signals (such as those used by conventional telephone lines) and vice versa.

A company network that is accessible to authorized outsiders is called a(n) ____________________.

One type of mobile phone that is not commonly used is the ____.

____________________ networking devices (such as digital media receivers) can be used to share and deliver digital content throughout the home via a multimedia network.

The ____ network consists of 24 Department of Defense satellites that are used for location and navigation purposes.