Question 1

A point of presence (POP) is an access point to the internet that has a unique IP address.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Domain names on the internet:

Accepted Answer

A)  are part of the URL. 
B)  identify a specific web server. 
C)  are used to navigate the internet. 
D)  follow a specific protocol. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  are part of the URL. 
B)  identify a specific web server. 
C)  are used to navigate the internet. 
D)  follow a specific protocol. 
E)  all of the above

Question 3

All websites are not created equal. List five key quality indicators of a website.

Accepted Answer

Key quality indicators of a website incl

Question 4

Top-level domain names include all except the following ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  .com 
B)  .org 
C)  .edu 
D)  .bus 
E)  .net 
A)  .com 
B)  .org 
C)  .edu 
D)  .bus 
E)  .net

Question 5

Internet technology is attractive to business because:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is easy to implement on almost any technology platform. 
B)  it is completely free. 
C)  every country in the world has the internet. 
D)  it is secure. 
E)  online transactions are not taxed. 
A)  it is easy to implement on almost any technology platform. 
B)  it is completely free. 
C)  every country in the world has the internet. 
D)  it is secure. 
E)  online transactions are not taxed.

Question 6

What is tunnelling?

Accepted Answer

A process in which data packet

Question 7

Who builds and runs most Virtual Networks (VPNs)? And what kind of networks have VPNs been used to replace?

Accepted Answer

Most VPNs are built and run by

Question 8

Due to its universality, the internet reduces barriers to competition created by space, time, and information asymmetries. Explain.

Accepted Answer

It defeats distances and borders by enab

Question 9

Of the following statements, which is correct about the Internet Research Task Force (IRTF)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The activities of the IETF and the IRTF are distinct and seldom overlap. 
B)  The IRTF helps to coordinate the operation, management, and evolution of the internet. 
C)  The IRTF is responsible for specifying the short- and mid-term internet protocols. 
D)  The IRTF was formed to promote research in networking and the development of new technology. 
E)  The IRTF is a centralized research organization. 
A)  The activities of the IETF and the IRTF are distinct and seldom overlap. 
B)  The IRTF helps to coordinate the operation, management, and evolution of the internet. 
C)  The IRTF is responsible for specifying the short- and mid-term internet protocols. 
D)  The IRTF was formed to promote research in networking and the development of new technology. 
E)  The IRTF is a centralized research organization.

Question 10

Which statement is true of fibre optics?

Accepted Answer

A)  CA*net 1 was based on fibre optic technology. 
B)  It is the transmission of information as light impulses along a glass or plastic fibre. 
C)  Copper media carries more data than fibre optic media. 
D)  Due to its sensitivity it is more subject to electromagnetic interference. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  CA*net 1 was based on fibre optic technology. 
B)  It is the transmission of information as light impulses along a glass or plastic fibre. 
C)  Copper media carries more data than fibre optic media. 
D)  Due to its sensitivity it is more subject to electromagnetic interference. 
E)  all of the above

Question 11

In Canada, the internet began in earnest when the following was created:

Accepted Answer

A)  Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) 
B)  CA*net 
C)  AT&T 
D)  Regional Advanced Networks (RANs) 
E)  CA*net II 
A)  Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) 
B)  CA*net 
C)  AT&T 
D)  Regional Advanced Networks (RANs) 
E)  CA*net II

Question 12

Which of the following statements best describes extranets?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extranets have all of the advantages of intranets. 
B)  Extranets are networks that are available to users outside of a company. 
C)  Extranets are more secure than intranets. 
D)  Extranets can make it difficult for an employee to deal with inquiries about product availability and delivery times. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  Extranets have all of the advantages of intranets. 
B)  Extranets are networks that are available to users outside of a company. 
C)  Extranets are more secure than intranets. 
D)  Extranets can make it difficult for an employee to deal with inquiries about product availability and delivery times. 
E)  all of the above

Question 13

Websites are identified by a URL, which contains:

Accepted Answer

A)  a web server identifier. 
B)  a domain name. 
C)  the name of a protocol. 
D)  a file name sometimes. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  a web server identifier. 
B)  a domain name. 
C)  the name of a protocol. 
D)  a file name sometimes. 
E)  all of the above

Question 14

Common Gateway Interface is a proprietary method for transferring data between servers and applications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The most important internet application continues to be electronic, or email.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A firewall:

Accepted Answer

A)  encrypts data and sends it over an access line to the company's internet service provider. 
B)  is a high-security computer system that acts as the entry point into a network. 
C)  can render the data unreadable by authorized persons. 
D)  protects systems primarily against outside problems. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  encrypts data and sends it over an access line to the company's internet service provider. 
B)  is a high-security computer system that acts as the entry point into a network. 
C)  can render the data unreadable by authorized persons. 
D)  protects systems primarily against outside problems. 
E)  all of the above

Question 17

The following are a number of internet facts. Which one is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  A URL is an unsecure relay location that should be avoided. 
B)  The internet is structured in a complex client-server fashion. 
C)  The key protocol of the internet is TCP/IP. 
D)  The World Wide Web is only part of the internet. 
E)  An internet backbone links various regions and service providers. 
A)  A URL is an unsecure relay location that should be avoided. 
B)  The internet is structured in a complex client-server fashion. 
C)  The key protocol of the internet is TCP/IP. 
D)  The World Wide Web is only part of the internet. 
E)  An internet backbone links various regions and service providers.

Question 18

Which of the following is true about intranets?

Accepted Answer

A)  They take control away from employees because they are not able to input information into corporate applications. 
B)  Intranets are internal to an organization and uses internet technologies. 
C)  Intranets are taking market share away from extranets. 
D)  Intranets are used to connect mainframe computers. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  They take control away from employees because they are not able to input information into corporate applications. 
B)  Intranets are internal to an organization and uses internet technologies. 
C)  Intranets are taking market share away from extranets. 
D)  Intranets are used to connect mainframe computers. 
E)  all of the above

Question 19

The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) does which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  helps coordinate the operation, management, and evolution of the internet 
B)  promotes research in networking 
C)  promotes the development of new technology 
D)  develops routers for the internet 
E)  all of the above 
A)  helps coordinate the operation, management, and evolution of the internet 
B)  promotes research in networking 
C)  promotes the development of new technology 
D)  develops routers for the internet 
E)  all of the above

Question 20

What kind of software applications were used to find and retrieve information when the internet was first implemented?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gopher and Veronica 
B)  FTP 
C)  TCP/IP 
D)  Netscape Communicator 
E)  Mosaic 
A)  Gopher and Veronica 
B)  FTP 
C)  TCP/IP 
D)  Netscape Communicator 
E)  Mosaic

A point of presence (POP) is an access point to the internet that has a unique IP address.

Domain names on the internet:

All websites are not created equal. List five key quality indicators of a website.

Top-level domain names include all except the following ________.

Internet technology is attractive to business because:

What is tunnelling?

Who builds and runs most Virtual Networks (VPNs)? And what kind of networks have VPNs been used to replace?

Due to its universality, the internet reduces barriers to competition created by space, time, and information asymmetries. Explain.

Of the following statements, which is correct about the Internet Research Task Force (IRTF)?

Which statement is true of fibre optics?

In Canada, the internet began in earnest when the following was created:

Which of the following statements best describes extranets?

Websites are identified by a URL, which contains:

Common Gateway Interface is a proprietary method for transferring data between servers and applications.

The most important internet application continues to be electronic, or email.

A firewall:

The following are a number of internet facts. Which one is incorrect?

Which of the following is true about intranets?

The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) does which of the following?

What kind of software applications were used to find and retrieve information when the internet was first implemented?

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Exam 3: Evolution and Applications of the Internet

A point of presence (POP) is an access point to the internet that has a unique IP address.

Domain names on the internet:

All websites are not created equal. List five key quality indicators of a website.

Top-level domain names include all except the following ________.

Internet technology is attractive to business because:

What is tunnelling?

Who builds and runs most Virtual Networks (VPNs)? And what kind of networks have VPNs been used to replace?

Due to its universality, the internet reduces barriers to competition created by space, time, and information asymmetries. Explain.

Of the following statements, which is correct about the Internet Research Task Force (IRTF)?

Which statement is true of fibre optics?

In Canada, the internet began in earnest when the following was created:

Which of the following statements best describes extranets?

Websites are identified by a URL, which contains:

Common Gateway Interface is a proprietary method for transferring data between servers and applications.

The most important internet application continues to be electronic, or email.

A firewall:

The following are a number of internet facts. Which one is incorrect?

Which of the following is true about intranets?

The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) does which of the following?

What kind of software applications were used to find and retrieve information when the internet was first implemented?

Introduction to Ebusiness

Internet Business Models and Strategies

Enterprise-Wide and Inter-Enterprise Systems

Security and Controls

Billing and Payment Systems

Supply-Chain Management

Eprocurement, Trading Exchanges, and Auctions

Customer Relationship Management

Business Intelligence

E-marketing and Advertising

Metrics for Performance Measurement in E-commerce

Privacy, Legal, and Taxation Issues in Ecommerce

Ecommerce and Small Business

Filters