Question 1

Short message service allows users to send short text messages on digital cell phones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is telemetry, and how is it used.
Section reference 1: Mobile Commerce Applications

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Question 3

Refer to IT's About Business 8.4 - Airlines Provide Wi-Fi to Passengers: As customers get more used to having ubiquitous Internet access, Wi-Fi in airplanes will be ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Free 
B)  More expensive than it is now 
C)  Provided by the government 
D)  Illegal 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Free 
B)  More expensive than it is now 
C)  Provided by the government 
D)  Illegal 
E)  None of the above

Question 4

The development of mobile commerce is driven by all of the following factors except:

Accepted Answer

A)  The widespread availability of mobile devices. 
B)  The cell phone culture. 
C)  Increasing prices. 
D)  Bandwidth improvement. 
E)  It eliminates the need for a PC. 
A)  The widespread availability of mobile devices. 
B)  The cell phone culture. 
C)  Increasing prices. 
D)  Bandwidth improvement. 
E)  It eliminates the need for a PC.

Question 5

How do wireless sensor networks work, and what are they used for?
Section reference 1: Pervasive Computing

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Of the following, which is the major problem with smart phones?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are too slow. 
B)  They are too expensive. 
C)  They can be used to compromise security. 
D)  Their screens are too small. 
E)  Their browsers are not fully functional. 
A)  They are too slow. 
B)  They are too expensive. 
C)  They can be used to compromise security. 
D)  Their screens are too small. 
E)  Their browsers are not fully functional.

Question 7

Individuals are finding it convenient and productive to use wireless devices for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  To make use of time that was formerly wasted 
B)  To become more efficient 
C)  Work locations are more flexible 
D)  To be able to allocate working time around personal and professional obligations 
E)  All of the above 
A)  To make use of time that was formerly wasted 
B)  To become more efficient 
C)  Work locations are more flexible 
D)  To be able to allocate working time around personal and professional obligations 
E)  All of the above

Question 8

Explain location-based commerce, and provide examples.
Section reference 1: Mobile Commerce Applications

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Putting ads on top of taxicabs in New York City that change as the cabs travel around the city is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Viral marketing 
B)  Permission advertising 
C)  Geographical advertising 
D)  Location-based advertising 
E)  Direct marketing 
A)  Viral marketing 
B)  Permission advertising 
C)  Geographical advertising 
D)  Location-based advertising 
E)  Direct marketing

Question 10

The global positioning system is supported by GEO satellites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Wireless computing does not really affect productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_____, with the shortest range of any wireless network, is designed to be used with contactless credit cards.

Accepted Answer

A)  Near-field communications 
B)  Bluetooth 
C)  Ultra-wideband 
D)  Wi-Fi 
E)  Infrared 
A)  Near-field communications 
B)  Bluetooth 
C)  Ultra-wideband 
D)  Wi-Fi 
E)  Infrared

Question 13

Which of the following is the most appropriate wireless technology for real-time location of caregivers and mobile equipment in healthcare environments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wi-Fi 
B)  Microwave 
C)  Ultra-wideband 
D)  Infrared 
E)  Bluetooth 
A)  Wi-Fi 
B)  Microwave 
C)  Ultra-wideband 
D)  Infrared 
E)  Bluetooth

Question 14

The two major characteristics that differentiate mobile computing from other forms of computing are ______ and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mobility, broad reach 
B)  Mobility, lack of expense 
C)  Security, broad reach 
D)  Security, mobility 
E)  Broad reach, localization 
A)  Mobility, broad reach 
B)  Mobility, lack of expense 
C)  Security, broad reach 
D)  Security, mobility 
E)  Broad reach, localization

Question 15

War driving is the act of locating wireless networks while driving around a certain area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_____ is a satellite-based tracking system that enables users to determine a person's position.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bluetooth 
B)  Wireless application protocol 
C)  Short message service 
D)  Wi-Fi 
E)  Global positioning system 
A)  Bluetooth 
B)  Wireless application protocol 
C)  Short message service 
D)  Wi-Fi 
E)  Global positioning system

Question 17

Which type of satellite has the largest footprint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low-earth-orbit 
B)  Medium-earth-orbit 
C)  Geostationary 
D)  Polar orbit 
E)  Equatorial orbit 
A)  Low-earth-orbit 
B)  Medium-earth-orbit 
C)  Geostationary 
D)  Polar orbit 
E)  Equatorial orbit

Question 18

Explain the factors that are driving the development of mobile commerce.
Section reference 1: Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

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Question 19

Discuss the differences between the traditional working environment and the wireless working environment.
Section reference 1: Material following chapter-opening case

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Radio transmissions are highly secure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Short message service allows users to send short text messages on digital cell phones.

What is telemetry, and how is it used. Section reference 1: Mobile Commerce Applications

Refer to IT's About Business 8.4 - Airlines Provide Wi-Fi to Passengers: As customers get more used to having ubiquitous Internet access, Wi-Fi in airplanes will be ______.

The development of mobile commerce is driven by all of the following factors except:

How do wireless sensor networks work, and what are they used for? Section reference 1: Pervasive Computing

Of the following, which is the major problem with smart phones?

Individuals are finding it convenient and productive to use wireless devices for which of the following reasons?

Explain location-based commerce, and provide examples. Section reference 1: Mobile Commerce Applications

Putting ads on top of taxicabs in New York City that change as the cabs travel around the city is an example of ________.

The global positioning system is supported by GEO satellites.

Wireless computing does not really affect productivity.

_____, with the shortest range of any wireless network, is designed to be used with contactless credit cards.

Which of the following is the most appropriate wireless technology for real-time location of caregivers and mobile equipment in healthcare environments?

The two major characteristics that differentiate mobile computing from other forms of computing are and __.

War driving is the act of locating wireless networks while driving around a certain area.

_____ is a satellite-based tracking system that enables users to determine a person's position.

Which type of satellite has the largest footprint?

Explain the factors that are driving the development of mobile commerce. Section reference 1: Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

Discuss the differences between the traditional working environment and the wireless working environment. Section reference 1: Material following chapter-opening case

Radio transmissions are highly secure.

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Short message service allows users to send short text messages on digital cell phones.

What is telemetry, and how is it used. Section reference 1: Mobile Commerce Applications

Refer to IT's About Business 8.4 - Airlines Provide Wi-Fi to Passengers: As customers get more used to having ubiquitous Internet access, Wi-Fi in airplanes will be ______.

The development of mobile commerce is driven by all of the following factors except:

How do wireless sensor networks work, and what are they used for? Section reference 1: Pervasive Computing

Of the following, which is the major problem with smart phones?

Individuals are finding it convenient and productive to use wireless devices for which of the following reasons?

Explain location-based commerce, and provide examples. Section reference 1: Mobile Commerce Applications

Putting ads on top of taxicabs in New York City that change as the cabs travel around the city is an example of ________.

The global positioning system is supported by GEO satellites.

Wireless computing does not really affect productivity.

_____, with the shortest range of any wireless network, is designed to be used with contactless credit cards.

Which of the following is the most appropriate wireless technology for real-time location of caregivers and mobile equipment in healthcare environments?

The two major characteristics that differentiate mobile computing from other forms of computing are ______ and ________.

War driving is the act of locating wireless networks while driving around a certain area.

_____ is a satellite-based tracking system that enables users to determine a person's position.

Which type of satellite has the largest footprint?

Explain the factors that are driving the development of mobile commerce. Section reference 1: Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

Discuss the differences between the traditional working environment and the wireless working environment. Section reference 1: Material following chapter-opening case

Radio transmissions are highly secure.

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security

Data and Knowledge Management

Networks

E-Business and E-Commerce

Social Computing

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Crm and Scm

Business Intelligence

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The two major characteristics that differentiate mobile computing from other forms of computing are and __.