Question 1

With _____, phone calls are treated as just another kind of data.

Accepted Answer

A)  Voice over Internet Protocol 
B)  Chat rooms 
C)  Teleconference 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Voice over Internet Protocol 
B)  Chat rooms 
C)  Teleconference 
D)  All of the above A

Question 2

The following can be considered as broadband technologies (choose all that are correct):

Accepted Answer

A)  DSL 
B)  Dial-up 
C)  Cable 
D)  All of these 
A)  DSL 
B)  Dial-up 
C)  Cable 
D)  All of these A, C

Question 3

Network protocols describe

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of nodes in the network. 
B)  The rules for communication within the network. 
C)  The connections between the nodes in the network. 
D)  The number of nodes in the network and the connections between them. 
A)  The number of nodes in the network. 
B)  The rules for communication within the network. 
C)  The connections between the nodes in the network. 
D)  The number of nodes in the network and the connections between them. B

Question 4

A free software package is called a browser.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Ethernet, packet switching, HTTP, and TCP/IP are all examples of network protocols.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The popularity of online classes and online universities can be attributed to which of the following network applications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discovery 
B)  Communications 
C)  Collaboration 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Discovery 
B)  Communications 
C)  Collaboration 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Distributed computing refers to the distribution of computing tasks among one or more computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Most Internet search engines maintain an index of billions of Web pages. These indexes are updated using:

Accepted Answer

A)  The users of the search engine. 
B)  Dedicated employees. 
C)  Automated webcrawlers. 
D)  A combination of all of these. 
A)  The users of the search engine. 
B)  Dedicated employees. 
C)  Automated webcrawlers. 
D)  A combination of all of these.

Question 9

An Intranet is a scaled-up version of the Internet that uses similar technologies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

IPv6 will allow for ___ unique IP addresses.

Accepted Answer

A)  128 
B)  32 
C)  2128 
D)  232 
A)  128 
B)  32 
C)  2128 
D)  232

Question 11

DNS are a convenient alternative to the difficult-to-remember IP naming system for computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A(n) ___ can consist of one or more ____ .

Accepted Answer

A)  LAN, WANs 
B)  WAN, enterprise networks 
C)  LAN, enterprise networks 
D)  Enterprise network, LANs 
A)  LAN, WANs 
B)  WAN, enterprise networks 
C)  LAN, enterprise networks 
D)  Enterprise network, LANs

Question 13

A modem can perform which of the following operations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Convert analog signals to digital signals only 
B)  Convert digital signals to analog signals only 
C)  Both of the following are correct: Convert analog signals to digital signals only; and convert digital signals to analog signals only 
D)  Modems do not convert signals. 
A)  Convert analog signals to digital signals only 
B)  Convert digital signals to analog signals only 
C)  Both of the following are correct: Convert analog signals to digital signals only; and convert digital signals to analog signals only 
D)  Modems do not convert signals.

Question 14

An Intranet that allows limited access to its partners, suppliers, and customers is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Secure Intranet 
B)  Extranet 
C)  Corporate Web site 
D)  Portal 
A)  Secure Intranet 
B)  Extranet 
C)  Corporate Web site 
D)  Portal

Question 15

Networks enable which of the following applications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discovery 
B)  Communications 
C)  Collaboration 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Discovery 
B)  Communications 
C)  Collaboration 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

Broadband refers to a network with a high transmission capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Workflow, groupware, and telepresence systems are examples of which network application?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discovery 
B)  Communications 
C)  Collaboration 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Discovery 
B)  Communications 
C)  Collaboration 
D)  None of the above

Question 18

Fiber-optic cables are preferred over co-axial and twisted pair cables because (choose all that are correct):

Accepted Answer

A)  Fiber optic cables are less difficult to tap. 
B)  Fiber optic cables offer higher security. 
C)  Fiber optic cables are susceptible to interference. 
D)  Fiber optic cables have very high bandwidth. 
A)  Fiber optic cables are less difficult to tap. 
B)  Fiber optic cables offer higher security. 
C)  Fiber optic cables are susceptible to interference. 
D)  Fiber optic cables have very high bandwidth.

Question 19

A collection of the following devices - two desktop computers, three laptops, two smart phones and a printer - can be described as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  LAN. 
B)  Network server. 
C)  WAN. 
D)  All of these 
A)  LAN. 
B)  Network server. 
C)  WAN. 
D)  All of these

Question 20

Network neutrality is a policy whereby Internet service providers charge customers different rates for their Internet use based on the type of content they are downloading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

With _____, phone calls are treated as just another kind of data.

The following can be considered as broadband technologies (choose all that are correct):

Network protocols describe

A free software package is called a browser.

Ethernet, packet switching, HTTP, and TCP/IP are all examples of network protocols.

The popularity of online classes and online universities can be attributed to which of the following network applications?

Distributed computing refers to the distribution of computing tasks among one or more computers.

Most Internet search engines maintain an index of billions of Web pages. These indexes are updated using:

An Intranet is a scaled-up version of the Internet that uses similar technologies.

IPv6 will allow for ___ unique IP addresses.

DNS are a convenient alternative to the difficult-to-remember IP naming system for computers.

A(n) _ can consist of one or more __ .

A modem can perform which of the following operations?

An Intranet that allows limited access to its partners, suppliers, and customers is called a(n):

Networks enable which of the following applications?

Broadband refers to a network with a high transmission capacity.

Workflow, groupware, and telepresence systems are examples of which network application?

Fiber-optic cables are preferred over co-axial and twisted pair cables because (choose all that are correct):

A collection of the following devices - two desktop computers, three laptops, two smart phones and a printer - can be described as a(n):

Network neutrality is a policy whereby Internet service providers charge customers different rates for their Internet use based on the type of content they are downloading.

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Exam 6: Telecommunications and Networking

With _____, phone calls are treated as just another kind of data.

The following can be considered as broadband technologies (choose all that are correct):

Network protocols describe

A free software package is called a browser.

Ethernet, packet switching, HTTP, and TCP/IP are all examples of network protocols.

The popularity of online classes and online universities can be attributed to which of the following network applications?

Distributed computing refers to the distribution of computing tasks among one or more computers.

Most Internet search engines maintain an index of billions of Web pages. These indexes are updated using:

An Intranet is a scaled-up version of the Internet that uses similar technologies.

IPv6 will allow for ___ unique IP addresses.

DNS are a convenient alternative to the difficult-to-remember IP naming system for computers.

A(n) ___ can consist of one or more ____ .

A modem can perform which of the following operations?

An Intranet that allows limited access to its partners, suppliers, and customers is called a(n):

Networks enable which of the following applications?

Broadband refers to a network with a high transmission capacity.

Workflow, groupware, and telepresence systems are examples of which network application?

Fiber-optic cables are preferred over co-axial and twisted pair cables because (choose all that are correct):

A collection of the following devices - two desktop computers, three laptops, two smart phones and a printer - can be described as a(n):

Network neutrality is a policy whereby Internet service providers charge customers different rates for their Internet use based on the type of content they are downloading.

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

Information Systems within the Organization

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Business Analytics

Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

Technology Guide 5: Protecting Your Information Assets

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A(n) _ can consist of one or more __ .