Question 1

The Internet is a global network of computer networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

With __________, every call opens up a dedicated circuit for the duration of the call.

Accepted Answer

A) voice over IP 
B) plain old telephone service 
C) chat rooms 
D) teleconference 
E) Internet relay chat 
A) voice over IP 
B) plain old telephone service 
C) chat rooms 
D) teleconference 
E) Internet relay chat B

Question 3

The network interface card typically houses the LAN's network operating system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A(n)_____ connects parts of the intranets of different organizations and allows secure communications among business partners.

Accepted Answer

A) global network 
B) extranet 
C) Internet 
D) intranet 
E) World Wide Web 
A) global network 
B) extranet 
C) Internet 
D) intranet 
E) World Wide Web

Question 5

Which of the following is a disadvantage of telecommuting for employers?

Accepted Answer

A) Isolation 
B) Promotion 
C) Supervision 
D) Visibility 
A) Isolation 
B) Promotion 
C) Supervision 
D) Visibility

Question 6

Consider this domain name:www.business.gsu.edu. The "business" is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) top-level domain 
B) name of the organization 
C) URL 
D) name of the specific computer 
E) address of the webmaster 
A) top-level domain 
B) name of the organization 
C) URL 
D) name of the specific computer 
E) address of the webmaster

Question 7

Describe the various types of portals.

Accepted Answer

Portals are web-based platforms that pro

Question 8

Which of the following is not a component of a local area network?

Accepted Answer

A) File server 
B) Client computers 
C) Bridge 
D) Network interface cards 
E) All of these 
A) File server 
B) Client computers 
C) Bridge 
D) Network interface cards 
E) All of these

Question 9

The components of a local area network include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) File server 
B) Client computers 
C) Wireline or wireless communications media 
D) Network interface cards 
E) All of these 
A) File server 
B) Client computers 
C) Wireline or wireless communications media 
D) Network interface cards 
E) All of these

Question 10

In order to ensure that computers developed by different manufacturers can communicate, __________ have been developed.

Accepted Answer

A) protocols 
B) client/server architectures 
C) WANs 
D) application software packages 
E) developmental architectures 
A) protocols 
B) client/server architectures 
C) WANs 
D) application software packages 
E) developmental architectures

Question 11

Currently, ATM networks operate only on fiber-optic cable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Cable media use wires or cables to transmit data and information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A domain name is the official name assigned to an Internet site, consisting of multiple parts, separated by dots, which are translated from right to left in locating the site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Cladding is the coating that surrounds fiber-optic cables and prevents light from leaking out of the fiber.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which network application(s)enable(s)users to access information located in databases all over the world?

Accepted Answer

A) Discovery 
B) Communications 
C) Collaboration 
D) Web services 
E) None of these 
A) Discovery 
B) Communications 
C) Collaboration 
D) Web services 
E) None of these

Question 16

From largest to smallest, what is the correct order for the types of networks?

Accepted Answer

A) WAN, MAN, PAN, LAN 
B) MAN, WAN, LAN, PAN 
C) WAN, MAN, LAN, PAN 
D) MAN, WAN, PAN, LAN 
A) WAN, MAN, PAN, LAN 
B) MAN, WAN, LAN, PAN 
C) WAN, MAN, LAN, PAN 
D) MAN, WAN, PAN, LAN

Question 17

Explain what network protocols are and why they are important.

Accepted Answer

Network protocols are a set of rules and

Question 18

Gal runs a music store. He has a desktop computer in the back room that acts as a server. He has a point-of-sale terminal that connects to the desktop. He also has a notebook (using in-store wireless access to the Internet)that can be carried around the store to look up current items in stock, or to search for items from one of his suppliers for special orders. The website for the store is HYPERLINK "http://www.GalsTunes.net" www.GalsTunes.net. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Gal must be hosting his website on his own desktop computer based on its URL. 
B) The point-of-sale terminal cannot connect to the Internet. 
C) Gal must not be selling on his website because the top-level domain is "net" and not "com." 
D) The desktop computer must also be able to connect to the Internet in order for the notebook to access data from it. 
E) All of these are true. 
A) Gal must be hosting his website on his own desktop computer based on its URL. 
B) The point-of-sale terminal cannot connect to the Internet. 
C) Gal must not be selling on his website because the top-level domain is "net" and not "com." 
D) The desktop computer must also be able to connect to the Internet in order for the notebook to access data from it. 
E) All of these are true.

Question 19

Systems that use digital subscriber lines (DSL)do not require modems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

E-learning is conducted only in virtual classrooms, where all coursework is completed online.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The Internet is a global network of computer networks.

With __________, every call opens up a dedicated circuit for the duration of the call.

The network interface card typically houses the LAN's network operating system.

A(n)_____ connects parts of the intranets of different organizations and allows secure communications among business partners.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of telecommuting for employers?

Consider this domain name:www.business.gsu.edu. The "business" is the ________.

Describe the various types of portals.

Which of the following is not a component of a local area network?

The components of a local area network include which of the following?

In order to ensure that computers developed by different manufacturers can communicate, __________ have been developed.

Currently, ATM networks operate only on fiber-optic cable.

Cable media use wires or cables to transmit data and information.

A domain name is the official name assigned to an Internet site, consisting of multiple parts, separated by dots, which are translated from right to left in locating the site.

Cladding is the coating that surrounds fiber-optic cables and prevents light from leaking out of the fiber.

Which network application(s)enable(s)users to access information located in databases all over the world?

From largest to smallest, what is the correct order for the types of networks?

Explain what network protocols are and why they are important.

Systems that use digital subscriber lines (DSL)do not require modems.

E-learning is conducted only in virtual classrooms, where all coursework is completed online.

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security and Controls

Data and Knowledge Management

E-Business and E-Commerce

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Social Computing

Information Systems Within the Organization

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

Technology Guide 1 : Hardware

Technology Guide 2 : Software

Technology Guide 3 : Cloud Computing

Technology Guide 4 : Intelligent Systems

Technology Guide 5 Protecting Your Information Assets

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Exam 6: Telecommunications and Networking

The Internet is a global network of computer networks.

With __________, every call opens up a dedicated circuit for the duration of the call.

The network interface card typically houses the LAN's network operating system.

A(n)_____ connects parts of the intranets of different organizations and allows secure communications among business partners.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of telecommuting for employers?

Consider this domain name:www.business.gsu.edu. The "business" is the ________.

Describe the various types of portals.

Which of the following is not a component of a local area network?

The components of a local area network include which of the following?

In order to ensure that computers developed by different manufacturers can communicate, __________ have been developed.

Currently, ATM networks operate only on fiber-optic cable.

Cable media use wires or cables to transmit data and information.

A domain name is the official name assigned to an Internet site, consisting of multiple parts, separated by dots, which are translated from right to left in locating the site.

Cladding is the coating that surrounds fiber-optic cables and prevents light from leaking out of the fiber.

Which network application(s)enable(s)users to access information located in databases all over the world?

From largest to smallest, what is the correct order for the types of networks?

Explain what network protocols are and why they are important.

Systems that use digital subscriber lines (DSL)do not require modems.

E-learning is conducted only in virtual classrooms, where all coursework is completed online.

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security and Controls

Data and Knowledge Management

E-Business and E-Commerce

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Social Computing

Information Systems Within the Organization

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

Technology Guide 1 : Hardware

Technology Guide 2 : Software

Technology Guide 3 : Cloud Computing

Technology Guide 4 : Intelligent Systems

Technology Guide 5 Protecting Your Information Assets

Filters