Question 1

Security is a top concern of network management today, so telecommunications software must provide all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Authentication 
B)  Encryption 
C)  Firewalls 
D)  Central processing 
A)  Authentication 
B)  Encryption 
C)  Firewalls 
D)  Central processing

Question 2

A network with 100 nodes has 9,900 possible connections. A network with 1,000 nodes has _______________ possible connections.

Accepted Answer

A)  9,900,000 
B)  999,000 
C)  99,000 
D)  over one million 
A)  9,900,000 
B)  999,000 
C)  99,000 
D)  over one million

Question 3

Terrestrial microwave involves earthbound microwave systems that transmit high-speed _______________ signals in a line-of-sight path between relay stations spaced approximately 30 miles apart.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Terrestrial microwave involves earthbound microwave systems that...

Question 4

A modem converts digital signals into analog frequencies and then back again. This process is known as modulation and _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A modem converts digital signals into analog...

Question 5

Mainframe-based wide area networks frequently use telecommunications monitors or teleprocessing monitors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Based on the information presented in the text, telecommunications terminals are best described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Any input/output device that uses telecommunications networks to transmit or receive data, including telephones 
B)  Devices that support data transmission and reception between terminals and computers 
C)  Channels over which data are transmitted and received 
D)  Programs that control telecommunications activities and manage the functions of telecommunications networks 
A)  Any input/output device that uses telecommunications networks to transmit or receive data, including telephones 
B)  Devices that support data transmission and reception between terminals and computers 
C)  Channels over which data are transmitted and received 
D)  Programs that control telecommunications activities and manage the functions of telecommunications networks

Question 7

IPv6 supports over 300 trillion trillion trillion addresses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In telecommunications networks, multiplexers:

Accepted Answer

A)  Convert digital signals to analog and vice versa 
B)  Allow a single communications channel to carry multiple simultaneous data transmissions 
C)  Include bridges, routers, hubs, and gateways, which interconnect a local area network with other local and wide area networks 
D)  Make connections between communications circuits in a network 
A)  Convert digital signals to analog and vice versa 
B)  Allow a single communications channel to carry multiple simultaneous data transmissions 
C)  Include bridges, routers, hubs, and gateways, which interconnect a local area network with other local and wide area networks 
D)  Make connections between communications circuits in a network

Question 9

The use of an intranet in an organization _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  can significantly improve communications and collaboration within an enterprise. 
B)  can significantly hinder communications and collaboration within an enterprise. 
C)  has no effect communications and collaboration within an enterprise. 
D)  is only possible if the organization is using WiFi. 
A)  can significantly improve communications and collaboration within an enterprise. 
B)  can significantly hinder communications and collaboration within an enterprise. 
C)  has no effect communications and collaboration within an enterprise. 
D)  is only possible if the organization is using WiFi.

Question 10

Local and global telecommunications networks are rapidly converting to digital transmission technologies. Digital technology provides all of the following benefits over analog technology except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Much lower error rates 
B)  Equivalent transmission speeds 
C)  Movement of larger amounts of information 
D)  Greater economy 
A)  Much lower error rates 
B)  Equivalent transmission speeds 
C)  Movement of larger amounts of information 
D)  Greater economy

Question 11

If the temperature being measured by an electronic analog thermometer is 83 degrees, the analog system would put out __________ volts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the temperature being measured by an...

Question 12

Which of the following statements regarding Internet2 is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internet2, like the first Internet, is open to all users 
B)  Internet2 uses the same infrastructure as the current Internet, so it will be easy to learn 
C)  The purpose of Internet2 is to build a roadmap that can be followed during the next stage of innovation for the current Internet 
D)  Internet2 will someday replace the original Internet 
A)  Internet2, like the first Internet, is open to all users 
B)  Internet2 uses the same infrastructure as the current Internet, so it will be easy to learn 
C)  The purpose of Internet2 is to build a roadmap that can be followed during the next stage of innovation for the current Internet 
D)  Internet2 will someday replace the original Internet

Question 13

Regular telephone service relies on Packet Switching, while the Internet relies on Circuit Switching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If access to data is not restricted with passwords and other security mechanisms, the integrity of the data can be easily compromised.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Voice over IP is a technology that allows a remote worker to function as if he or she were directly connected to a regular telephone network, even while at home or in a remote office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When IP was first standardized, the specification required that each system attached to the Internet be assigned a unique, _______________ Internet address value.

Accepted Answer

A)  4-bit 
B)  8-bit 
C)  16-bit 
D)  32-bit 
A)  4-bit 
B)  8-bit 
C)  16-bit 
D)  32-bit

Question 17

Business-to-business electronic commerce websites can be used by businesses to establish strategic relationships with their customers and suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

"Bandwidth" is typically measured in characters per second (CPS).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

As it relates to telecommunications media, the problem of the last mile is:

Accepted Answer

A)  A low voltage drop at the end of the line 
B)  Tying into older technology 
C)  Finding the money to complete the project 
D)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  A low voltage drop at the end of the line 
B)  Tying into older technology 
C)  Finding the money to complete the project 
D)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 20

Compared to coaxial cable, standard twisted-pair telephone lines:

Accepted Answer

A)  Support lower data transmission speeds 
B)  Are virtually the same as coaxial cable in speed and service provided 
C)  Have less interference and distortion because of their insulation 
D)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  Support lower data transmission speeds 
B)  Are virtually the same as coaxial cable in speed and service provided 
C)  Have less interference and distortion because of their insulation 
D)  None of the choices are correct.

Security is a top concern of network management today, so telecommunications software must provide all of the following except:

A network with 100 nodes has 9,900 possible connections. A network with 1,000 nodes has _______________ possible connections.

Terrestrial microwave involves earthbound microwave systems that transmit high-speed _______________ signals in a line-of-sight path between relay stations spaced approximately 30 miles apart.

A modem converts digital signals into analog frequencies and then back again. This process is known as modulation and _______________.

Mainframe-based wide area networks frequently use telecommunications monitors or teleprocessing monitors.

Based on the information presented in the text, telecommunications terminals are best described as:

IPv6 supports over 300 trillion trillion trillion addresses.

In telecommunications networks, multiplexers:

The use of an intranet in an organization _______________.

Local and global telecommunications networks are rapidly converting to digital transmission technologies. Digital technology provides all of the following benefits over analog technology except:

If the temperature being measured by an electronic analog thermometer is 83 degrees, the analog system would put out __________ volts.

Which of the following statements regarding Internet2 is true?

Regular telephone service relies on Packet Switching, while the Internet relies on Circuit Switching.

If access to data is not restricted with passwords and other security mechanisms, the integrity of the data can be easily compromised.

Voice over IP is a technology that allows a remote worker to function as if he or she were directly connected to a regular telephone network, even while at home or in a remote office.

When IP was first standardized, the specification required that each system attached to the Internet be assigned a unique, _______________ Internet address value.

Business-to-business electronic commerce websites can be used by businesses to establish strategic relationships with their customers and suppliers.

"Bandwidth" is typically measured in characters per second (CPS).

As it relates to telecommunications media, the problem of the last mile is:

Compared to coaxial cable, standard twisted-pair telephone lines:

Foundations of Information Systems in Business

Competing With Information Technology

Computer Hardware

Computer Software

Data Resource Management

E-Business Systems

Business Across the Enterprise

E-Commerce Systems

Supporting Decision Making

Businessit Strategies for Development

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Security and Ethical Challenges

Enterprise and Global Management of Information Technology

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Exam 6: Telecommunications and Networks

Security is a top concern of network management today, so telecommunications software must provide all of the following except:

A network with 100 nodes has 9,900 possible connections. A network with 1,000 nodes has _______________ possible connections.

Terrestrial microwave involves earthbound microwave systems that transmit high-speed _______________ signals in a line-of-sight path between relay stations spaced approximately 30 miles apart.

A modem converts digital signals into analog frequencies and then back again. This process is known as modulation and _______________.

Mainframe-based wide area networks frequently use telecommunications monitors or teleprocessing monitors.

Based on the information presented in the text, telecommunications terminals are best described as:

IPv6 supports over 300 trillion trillion trillion addresses.

In telecommunications networks, multiplexers:

The use of an intranet in an organization _______________.

Local and global telecommunications networks are rapidly converting to digital transmission technologies. Digital technology provides all of the following benefits over analog technology except:

If the temperature being measured by an electronic analog thermometer is 83 degrees, the analog system would put out __________ volts.

Which of the following statements regarding Internet2 is true?

Regular telephone service relies on Packet Switching, while the Internet relies on Circuit Switching.

If access to data is not restricted with passwords and other security mechanisms, the integrity of the data can be easily compromised.

Voice over IP is a technology that allows a remote worker to function as if he or she were directly connected to a regular telephone network, even while at home or in a remote office.

When IP was first standardized, the specification required that each system attached to the Internet be assigned a unique, _______________ Internet address value.

Business-to-business electronic commerce websites can be used by businesses to establish strategic relationships with their customers and suppliers.

"Bandwidth" is typically measured in characters per second (CPS).

As it relates to telecommunications media, the problem of the last mile is:

Compared to coaxial cable, standard twisted-pair telephone lines:

Foundations of Information Systems in Business

Competing With Information Technology

Computer Hardware

Computer Software

Data Resource Management

E-Business Systems

Business Across the Enterprise

E-Commerce Systems

Supporting Decision Making

Businessit Strategies for Development

Implementing Businessit Solutions

Security and Ethical Challenges

Enterprise and Global Management of Information Technology

Filters