Question 1

Which of the following Internet connection types offers the greatest bandwidth?

Accepted Answer

A)  T3 
B)  DSL 
C)  cable 
D)  T1 
A)  T3 
B)  DSL 
C)  cable 
D)  T1

Question 2

Together, a protocol prefix, a domain name, a directory path, and a document name, are called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  uniform resource locator. 
B)  IP address. 
C)  third level domain. 
D)  root domain. 
A)  uniform resource locator. 
B)  IP address. 
C)  third level domain. 
D)  root domain.

Question 3

Which type of network is used to connect digital devices within a half-mile or 500-meter radius?

Accepted Answer

A)  microwave 
B)  LAN 
C)  WAN 
D)  MAN 
A)  microwave 
B)  LAN 
C)  WAN 
D)  MAN

Question 4

Which of the following is not a characteristic of packet switching?

Accepted Answer

A)  Packets travel independently of each other. 
B)  Packets are routed through many different paths. 
C)  Packet switching requires point-to-point circuits. 
D)  Packets include data for checking transmission errors. 
A)  Packets travel independently of each other. 
B)  Packets are routed through many different paths. 
C)  Packet switching requires point-to-point circuits. 
D)  Packets include data for checking transmission errors.

Question 5

A(n) ________ is a device that forwards packets of data through different networks, ensuring that the data gets to the right address.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is a device that forwards...

Question 6

To create a computer network, you must have at least two computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following distinguishes wikis from blogs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wikis allow users to add content, whereas blogs are created by a single person. 
B)  Blogs are personal publishing tools, while Wikis have business uses. 
C)  Wikis require some knowledge of Web programming, whereas blogs are designed to be created by people without HTML skills of any kind. 
D)  Wikis allow users to modify content created by other users, whereas blogs only allow comments to posted material. 
A)  Wikis allow users to add content, whereas blogs are created by a single person. 
B)  Blogs are personal publishing tools, while Wikis have business uses. 
C)  Wikis require some knowledge of Web programming, whereas blogs are designed to be created by people without HTML skills of any kind. 
D)  Wikis allow users to modify content created by other users, whereas blogs only allow comments to posted material.

Question 8

What are the business advantages of using voice over IP (VoIP) technology?

Accepted Answer

Business can lower costs by using the In

Question 9

The WiMax standard can transmit up to a distance of approximately

Accepted Answer

A)  30 meters. 
B)  500 meters. 
C)  30 miles. 
D)  5 miles. 
A)  30 meters. 
B)  500 meters. 
C)  30 miles. 
D)  5 miles.

Question 10

A(n) ________ is a box consisting of a radio receiver/transmitter and antennas that links to a wired network, router, or hub.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is a box consisting of...

Question 11

Which of the following statements is True?

Accepted Answer

A)  GSM is the primary U.S. digital cellular standard. 
B)  CDMA's strength is in its international roaming capabilities. 
C)  CDMA randomly assigns users to a range of frequencies over time. 
D)  GSM was developed by the military during World War II. 
A)  GSM is the primary U.S. digital cellular standard. 
B)  CDMA's strength is in its international roaming capabilities. 
C)  CDMA randomly assigns users to a range of frequencies over time. 
D)  GSM was developed by the military during World War II.

Question 12

In a ring topology, one station transmits signals, which travel in both directions along a single transmission segment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The method of slicing digital messages into parcels, transmitting them along different communication paths, and reassembling them at their destinations is called

Accepted Answer

A)  multiplexing. 
B)  packet switching. 
C)  packet routing. 
D)  ATM. 
A)  multiplexing. 
B)  packet switching. 
C)  packet routing. 
D)  ATM.

Question 14

A(n) ________ signal is a discrete, binary waveform that transmits data coded into two discrete states such as 1-bits and 0-bits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ signal is a discrete, binary...

Question 15

Bandwidth is the

Accepted Answer

A)  number of frequencies that can be broadcast through a medium. 
B)  number of cycles per second that can be sent through a medium. 
C)  difference between the highest and lowest frequencies that can be accommodated on a single channel. 
D)  total number of bytes that can be sent through a medium per second. 
A)  number of frequencies that can be broadcast through a medium. 
B)  number of cycles per second that can be sent through a medium. 
C)  difference between the highest and lowest frequencies that can be accommodated on a single channel. 
D)  total number of bytes that can be sent through a medium per second.

Question 16

Which protocol is the Internet based on?

Accepted Answer

A)  TCP/IP 
B)  FTP 
C)  packet-switching 
D)  HTTP 
A)  TCP/IP 
B)  FTP 
C)  packet-switching 
D)  HTTP

Question 17

________ work by using radio waves to communicate with radio antennas placed within adjacent geographic areas.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cell phones 
B)  Microwaves 
C)  Satellites 
D)  WANs 
A)  Cell phones 
B)  Microwaves 
C)  Satellites 
D)  WANs

Question 18

Blogs, wikis, and social networking sites were designed for individuals to communicate with each other. What uses do businesses have for these tools? Give specific examples.

Accepted Answer

Businesses can use these tools to reach

Question 19

What are wireless sensor networks? How do they work and what are they used for?

Accepted Answer

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are netw

Question 20

What is Web 3.0, and how do you think Web 3.0 developments could impact businesses?

Accepted Answer

Web 3.0 is the vision of the next genera

Which of the following Internet connection types offers the greatest bandwidth?

Together, a protocol prefix, a domain name, a directory path, and a document name, are called a(n)

Which type of network is used to connect digital devices within a half-mile or 500-meter radius?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of packet switching?

A(n) ________ is a device that forwards packets of data through different networks, ensuring that the data gets to the right address.

To create a computer network, you must have at least two computers.

Which of the following distinguishes wikis from blogs?

What are the business advantages of using voice over IP (VoIP) technology?

The WiMax standard can transmit up to a distance of approximately

A(n) ________ is a box consisting of a radio receiver/transmitter and antennas that links to a wired network, router, or hub.

Which of the following statements is True?

In a ring topology, one station transmits signals, which travel in both directions along a single transmission segment.

The method of slicing digital messages into parcels, transmitting them along different communication paths, and reassembling them at their destinations is called

A(n) ________ signal is a discrete, binary waveform that transmits data coded into two discrete states such as 1-bits and 0-bits.

Bandwidth is the

Which protocol is the Internet based on?

________ work by using radio waves to communicate with radio antennas placed within adjacent geographic areas.

Blogs, wikis, and social networking sites were designed for individuals to communicate with each other. What uses do businesses have for these tools? Give specific examples.

What are wireless sensor networks? How do they work and what are they used for?

What is Web 3.0, and how do you think Web 3.0 developments could impact businesses?

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Exam 7: Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Which of the following Internet connection types offers the greatest bandwidth?

Together, a protocol prefix, a domain name, a directory path, and a document name, are called a(n)

Which type of network is used to connect digital devices within a half-mile or 500-meter radius?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of packet switching?

A(n) ________ is a device that forwards packets of data through different networks, ensuring that the data gets to the right address.

To create a computer network, you must have at least two computers.

Which of the following distinguishes wikis from blogs?

What are the business advantages of using voice over IP (VoIP) technology?

The WiMax standard can transmit up to a distance of approximately

A(n) ________ is a box consisting of a radio receiver/transmitter and antennas that links to a wired network, router, or hub.

Which of the following statements is True?

In a ring topology, one station transmits signals, which travel in both directions along a single transmission segment.

The method of slicing digital messages into parcels, transmitting them along different communication paths, and reassembling them at their destinations is called

A(n) ________ signal is a discrete, binary waveform that transmits data coded into two discrete states such as 1-bits and 0-bits.

Bandwidth is the

Which protocol is the Internet based on?

________ work by using radio waves to communicate with radio antennas placed within adjacent geographic areas.

Blogs, wikis, and social networking sites were designed for individuals to communicate with each other. What uses do businesses have for these tools? Give specific examples.

What are wireless sensor networks? How do they work and what are they used for?

What is Web 3.0, and how do you think Web 3.0 developments could impact businesses?

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy:

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

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