Question 1

ATM (asynchronous transfer mode)is an emerging high-capacity __________ switching technology.

Accepted Answer

A) node 
B) packet 
C) cell 
D) network 
A) node 
B) packet 
C) cell 
D) network

Question 2

Booking a reservation over the Internet costs an airline about 50 percent less than booking the same reservation over the telephone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

All of the following statements about the Internet revolution are true except:

Accepted Answer

A) The Internet has become the largest and most important network today,and has evolved into a global information superhighway 
B) The central computer system of the Internet is the most powerful communications center in the world 
C) The Internet is constantly expanding,as more and more businesses and other organizations join its global web 
D) The Internet does not have a headquarters or governing body 
A) The Internet has become the largest and most important network today,and has evolved into a global information superhighway 
B) The central computer system of the Internet is the most powerful communications center in the world 
C) The Internet is constantly expanding,as more and more businesses and other organizations join its global web 
D) The Internet does not have a headquarters or governing body

Question 4

A client/server network of several interconnected local area networks can replace a large mainframe-based network with many end user terminals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Skype users can call to any non-computer-based landline or mobile telephone in the world for just pennies a minute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An IP address is expressed as four decimal numbers separated by periods,such as 127.154.95.6.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Narrow-band channels typically use microwave,fiber optics,or satellite transmission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Older,traditional mainframe-based business information systems are called _______________ systems.

Accepted Answer

A) historical 
B) standard 
C) legacy 
D) application 
A) historical 
B) standard 
C) legacy 
D) application

Question 9

Frame relay technology is slower than X.25 and not as well suited to handle the heavy communications traffic of interconnected local area networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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.

ATM (asynchronous transfer mode)is an emerging high-capacity __________ switching technology.

Booking a reservation over the Internet costs an airline about 50 percent less than booking the same reservation over the telephone.

All of the following statements about the Internet revolution are true except:

A client/server network of several interconnected local area networks can replace a large mainframe-based network with many end user terminals.

Skype users can call to any non-computer-based landline or mobile telephone in the world for just pennies a minute.

An IP address is expressed as four decimal numbers separated by periods,such as 127.154.95.6.

Narrow-band channels typically use microwave,fiber optics,or satellite transmission.

Older,traditional mainframe-based business information systems are called _______________ systems.

Frame relay technology is slower than X.25 and not as well suited to handle the heavy communications traffic of interconnected local area networks.

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

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E-Business

Ethics and Information Security

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Exam 6: Telecommunications and Networks

ATM (asynchronous transfer mode)is an emerging high-capacity __________ switching technology.

Booking a reservation over the Internet costs an airline about 50 percent less than booking the same reservation over the telephone.

All of the following statements about the Internet revolution are true except:

A client/server network of several interconnected local area networks can replace a large mainframe-based network with many end user terminals.

Skype users can call to any non-computer-based landline or mobile telephone in the world for just pennies a minute.

An IP address is expressed as four decimal numbers separated by periods,such as 127.154.95.6.

Narrow-band channels typically use microwave,fiber optics,or satellite transmission.

Older,traditional mainframe-based business information systems are called _______________ systems.

Frame relay technology is slower than X.25 and not as well suited to handle the heavy communications traffic of interconnected local area networks.

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

Information Systems in Business

Strategic Decision Making

E-Business

Ethics and Information Security

It Architectures

Networks, Telecommunications, and Mobile Technol

Operations Management and Supply Chain Management

Customer Relationship Management and Business Intelligence

Enterprise Resource Planning and Collaboration Systems

Systems Development and Project Management

Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and 21st Century Global Business

Filters