Question 1

Wide area networks connect computers that reside in a single geographic location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The distinguishing characteristic of a LAN from a WAN is that it is confined to a single geographic location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When you buy the setup CD of Microsoft Office, Microsoft is selling you ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the right to use Windows Office 
B)  the ownership rights of Microsoft Office 
C)  Microsoft Office for a short period on rent 
D)  the piracy rights to Microsoft Office

Question 4

A modulator/demodulator converts the digital data in the computer to a wavy, or analog, signal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The CPU is considered "the brain" of the computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Cloud computing is a form of hardware/software leasing in which organizations obtain server resources from vendors that specialize in server processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

________ consist(s)of electronic components and related gadgetry that input, process, output, and store data according to instructions encoded in computer programs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Software 
B)  Hardware 
C)  Programs 
D)  The Internet

Question 8

Which of the following is the largest unit of data for computer memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  gigabyte 
B)  kilobyte 
C)  megabyte 
D)  terabyte

Question 9

Almost all e-commerce applications use the ________, which is an arrangement of user computers and servers into categories.

Accepted Answer

A)  TCP/ IP architecture 
B)  three-tier architecture 
C)  HTTP architecture 
D)  FTP architecture

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of an optical disk?

Accepted Answer

A)  magnetic disks 
B)  thumb drives 
C)  flash drives 
D)  Digital Versatile Disks

Question 11

Explain the difference between thin clients and thick clients and describe the advantages and disadvantage of each.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a processing device?

Accepted Answer

A)  UPC readers 
B)  special function cards 
C)  scanners 
D)  plotters

Question 13

Servers need a great deal of RAM and storage space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The most frequently used data and instructions are placed in cache memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The ________ encrypts messages so that it can be sent safely through VPN communications.

Accepted Answer

A)  VPN client access point 
B)  VPN client software 
C)  VPN client router 
D)  VPN client modem

Question 16

Routers detect the transmission speed that a given device can handle and communicate with it at that speed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

NIC devices in laptops and cell phones have been replaced by WNIC devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Define IP, packet, and router.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

How are the computers, printers, and switch on a wired LAN connected?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Explain any three application layer protocols you would encounter in your professional life.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 3: Hardware, Software, and Networks

Wide area networks connect computers that reside in a single geographic location.

The distinguishing characteristic of a LAN from a WAN is that it is confined to a single geographic location.

When you buy the setup CD of Microsoft Office, Microsoft is selling you ________.

A modulator/demodulator converts the digital data in the computer to a wavy, or analog, signal.

The CPU is considered "the brain" of the computer.

Cloud computing is a form of hardware/software leasing in which organizations obtain server resources from vendors that specialize in server processing.

________ consist(s) of electronic components and related gadgetry that input, process, output, and store data according to instructions encoded in computer programs.

Which of the following is the largest unit of data for computer memory?

Almost all e-commerce applications use the ________, which is an arrangement of user computers and servers into categories.

Which of the following is an example of an optical disk?

Explain the difference between thin clients and thick clients and describe the advantages and disadvantage of each.

Which of the following is an example of a processing device?

Servers need a great deal of RAM and storage space.

The most frequently used data and instructions are placed in cache memory.

The ________ encrypts messages so that it can be sent safely through VPN communications.

Routers detect the transmission speed that a given device can handle and communicate with it at that speed.

NIC devices in laptops and cell phones have been replaced by WNIC devices.

Define IP, packet, and router.

How are the computers, printers, and switch on a wired LAN connected?

Explain any three application layer protocols you would encounter in your professional life.