Question 1

__________is a broadband technology that is suitable for data transmission, typically in the range of 120 feet indoors and 300 feet outdoors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) 
B)  Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access 
C)  Code division multiple access 
D)  Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution 
E)  Select 
A)  Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) 
B)  Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access 
C)  Code division multiple access 
D)  Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution 
E)  Select

Question 2

Which of the following is true of push technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  It cannot provide customized information automatically. 
B)  It cannot update Web content in real time. 
C)  It streamlines the process of users getting software updates. 
D)  It requires users to state their needs before providing information. 
A)  It cannot provide customized information automatically. 
B)  It cannot update Web content in real time. 
C)  It streamlines the process of users getting software updates. 
D)  It requires users to state their needs before providing information.

Question 3

Which of the following is an advantage of application service providers (ASPs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  They offer software customized to users' needs. 
B)  They integrate a customer's other applications and systems easily. 
C)  They ensure that software is kept up to date, based on users' requests. 
D)  They ensure that applications fully meet an organization's needs. 
A)  They offer software customized to users' needs. 
B)  They integrate a customer's other applications and systems easily. 
C)  They ensure that software is kept up to date, based on users' requests. 
D)  They ensure that applications fully meet an organization's needs.

Question 4

__________is a model in which application service providers (ASPs) deliver software to users for a fee.

Accepted Answer

A)  Platform as a service 
B)  Software as a service 
C)  Application-based platform service 
D)  Open source software service 
E)  Select 
A)  Platform as a service 
B)  Software as a service 
C)  Application-based platform service 
D)  Open source software service 
E)  Select

Question 5

In the context of virtual reality (VR), allowing users in different locations to interact and manipulate the same world at the same time by connecting two or more virtual worlds is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  full-body immersion 
B)  networked communication 
C)  simulation 
D)  interaction 
A)  full-body immersion 
B)  networked communication 
C)  simulation 
D)  interaction

Question 6

Augmented reality users are immersed in the virtual world while interacting with objects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is true of a cave automatic virtual environment (CAVE)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It consists of white modules arranged in a grid on a black background. 
B)  It is developed to make computers faster and smaller, with more memory. 
C)  It consists of a cube-shaped room in which the walls are rear-projection screens. 
D)  It is environment friendly and produces green energy systems. 
A)  It consists of white modules arranged in a grid on a black background. 
B)  It is developed to make computers faster and smaller, with more memory. 
C)  It consists of a cube-shaped room in which the walls are rear-projection screens. 
D)  It is environment friendly and produces green energy systems.

Question 8

Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) is designed for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  wireless wide area networks 
B)  personal area networks 
C)  local area networks 
D)  wireless metropolitan area networks 
A)  wireless wide area networks 
B)  personal area networks 
C)  local area networks 
D)  wireless metropolitan area networks

Question 9

Equi Technologies offers cloud computing services to several data centers around the world. It hosts services in the cloud, which can be accessed by clients through Equibrowse-a Web browser designed by Equi Technologies. In the context of cloud computing services, it is evident that Equi Technologies provides _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  infrastructure as a service 
B)  platform as a service 
C)  software as a service 
D)  backend as a service 
A)  infrastructure as a service 
B)  platform as a service 
C)  software as a service 
D)  backend as a service

Question 10

Unlike bar codes and other systems,__________devices do not have to be in contact with the scanner to be read.

Accepted Answer

A)  MaxiCode 
B)  radio frequency identification 
C)  quick response code 
D)  Semacode 
E)  Select 
A)  MaxiCode 
B)  radio frequency identification 
C)  quick response code 
D)  Semacode 
E)  Select

Question 11

_____ is a cloud-computing risk that deals with how a particular type of data is to be kept separate from other data in the cloud.

Accepted Answer

A)  Data transmission 
B)  Data abstraction 
C)  Data location 
D)  Data segregation 
A)  Data transmission 
B)  Data abstraction 
C)  Data location 
D)  Data segregation

Question 12

Symbic Technologies offers cloud computing services to several data centers around the world. It provides servers, networking elements, and storage. Symbic Technologies owns the equipment and is in charge of housing, functioning, and maintaining it. In the context of cloud computing services, it is evident that Symbic Technologies provides _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  infrastructure as a service 
B)  platform as a service 
C)  software as a service 
D)  backend as a service 
A)  infrastructure as a service 
B)  platform as a service 
C)  software as a service 
D)  backend as a service

Question 13

Widget Corp. wants to shift its list of inventory to a cloud so that its different branches can access it easily. The company needs a cloud computing option that would provide high flexibility to add or drop resources. The cloud computing option should be cost-effective and should not expose mission-critical applications and data to the outside world. Which of the following cloud computing options would be most suitable for Widget Corp.?

Accepted Answer

A)  A public cloud 
B)  A private cloud 
C)  A hybrid cloud 
D)  A community cloud 
A)  A public cloud 
B)  A private cloud 
C)  A hybrid cloud 
D)  A community cloud

Question 14

Which of the following is a problem associated with virtual reality (VR) systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  VR systems cannot be of any assistance to the disabled. 
B)  VR systems cannot be used in educational games and simulation. 
C)  VR systems can cause confusion between the VR environment and the real environment. 
D)  VR systems can increase the cost of training airline pilots. 
A)  VR systems cannot be of any assistance to the disabled. 
B)  VR systems cannot be used in educational games and simulation. 
C)  VR systems can cause confusion between the VR environment and the real environment. 
D)  VR systems can increase the cost of training airline pilots.

Question 15

In the context of cloud computing, _____ automates the configuration, deployment, and ongoing management of applications in the cloud.

Accepted Answer

A)  infrastructure as a service 
B)  software as a service 
C)  backend as a service 
D)  platform as a service 
A)  infrastructure as a service 
B)  software as a service 
C)  backend as a service 
D)  platform as a service

Question 16

A(n)__________is a 2D or 3D graphical representation of a person in the virtual world, used in chat rooms and online games.

Accepted Answer

A)  entity 
B)  schema 
C)  avatar 
D)  relvar 
E)  Select 
A)  entity 
B)  schema 
C)  avatar 
D)  relvar 
E)  Select

Question 17

In a technological conference, all the participating IT firms agreed to transfer the data pertaining to their human resources to a cloud. The objective behind this is to improve talent acquisition process and communication among HR professionals around the globe. The cloud referred to in this scenario is a _____ cloud.

Accepted Answer

A)  public 
B)  private 
C)  hybrid 
D)  community 
A)  public 
B)  private 
C)  hybrid 
D)  community

Question 18

Which of the following is true of community cloud computing?

Accepted Answer

A)  The costs are spread over fewer users than with a public cloud. 
B)  The infrastructure can be owned by just one organization. 
C)  It offers higher security as compared to private clouds. 
D)  It exposes mission-critical applications and data to the outside world. 
A)  The costs are spread over fewer users than with a public cloud. 
B)  The infrastructure can be owned by just one organization. 
C)  It offers higher security as compared to private clouds. 
D)  It exposes mission-critical applications and data to the outside world.

Question 19

To read a quick response (QR) code using a smartphone, one must have the _____ app.

Accepted Answer

A)  visualizer 
B)  reader 
C)  decoder 
D)  scanner 
A)  visualizer 
B)  reader 
C)  decoder 
D)  scanner

Question 20

Active radio frequency identification (RFID) tags have internal power supply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

__________is a broadband technology that is suitable for data transmission, typically in the range of 120 feet indoors and 300 feet outdoors.

Which of the following is true of push technology?

Which of the following is an advantage of application service providers (ASPs)?

__________is a model in which application service providers (ASPs) deliver software to users for a fee.

In the context of virtual reality (VR), allowing users in different locations to interact and manipulate the same world at the same time by connecting two or more virtual worlds is known as _____.

Augmented reality users are immersed in the virtual world while interacting with objects.

Which of the following is true of a cave automatic virtual environment (CAVE)?

Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) is designed for _____.

Unlike bar codes and other systems,__________devices do not have to be in contact with the scanner to be read.

_____ is a cloud-computing risk that deals with how a particular type of data is to be kept separate from other data in the cloud.

Which of the following is a problem associated with virtual reality (VR) systems?

In the context of cloud computing, _____ automates the configuration, deployment, and ongoing management of applications in the cloud.

A(n)__________is a 2D or 3D graphical representation of a person in the virtual world, used in chat rooms and online games.

Which of the following is true of community cloud computing?

To read a quick response (QR) code using a smartphone, one must have the _____ app.

Active radio frequency identification (RFID) tags have internal power supply.

Information Systems: an Overview

Computers: the Machines Behind Computing

Database Systems, Data Warehouses, and Data Marts

Personal, Legal, Ethical, and Organizational Issues of Information Systems

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Management Support Systems

Intelligent Information Systems

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Exam 14: Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications

__________is a broadband technology that is suitable for data transmission, typically in the range of 120 feet indoors and 300 feet outdoors.

Which of the following is true of push technology?

Which of the following is an advantage of application service providers (ASPs)?

__________is a model in which application service providers (ASPs) deliver software to users for a fee.

In the context of virtual reality (VR), allowing users in different locations to interact and manipulate the same world at the same time by connecting two or more virtual worlds is known as _____.

Augmented reality users are immersed in the virtual world while interacting with objects.

Which of the following is true of a cave automatic virtual environment (CAVE)?

Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) is designed for _____.

Unlike bar codes and other systems,__________devices do not have to be in contact with the scanner to be read.

_____ is a cloud-computing risk that deals with how a particular type of data is to be kept separate from other data in the cloud.

Which of the following is a problem associated with virtual reality (VR) systems?

In the context of cloud computing, _____ automates the configuration, deployment, and ongoing management of applications in the cloud.

A(n)__________is a 2D or 3D graphical representation of a person in the virtual world, used in chat rooms and online games.

Which of the following is true of community cloud computing?

To read a quick response (QR) code using a smartphone, one must have the _____ app.

Active radio frequency identification (RFID) tags have internal power supply.

Information Systems: an Overview

Computers: the Machines Behind Computing

Database Systems, Data Warehouses, and Data Marts

Personal, Legal, Ethical, and Organizational Issues of Information Systems

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Management Support Systems

Intelligent Information Systems

Filters