Question 1

The location provided by GPS is expressed in terms of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) geocodes 
B) digital maps 
C) latitude and longitude 
D) data visualization

Question 2

A __________ is a wireless system that uses satellites to determine where the device is located anywhere on the earth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ is a wireless system that...

Question 3

Identify and discuss two ways in which mobile technology can be used to save lives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify and discuss two ways in which...

Question 4

Applying mobile computing to __________ may have strategic implications by shortening cycle time,reducing delays,and improving supplier and customer relationships.Such solutions enable organizations to proactively adjust plans or shift resources.

Accepted Answer

A) operations 
B) job dispatch 
C) supply chains 
D) sales

Question 5

The __________ continues to be a leader in making digital music,movies and podcasts available to consumers for a fee.

Accepted Answer

A) iTunes Store 
B) Amazon.com 
C) Fox Mobile 
D) Grooveshark.com

Question 6

__________ is user-specific advertising that is location-sensitive and used to inform potential buyers about shops,malls,entertainment,and restaurants close to where they are based on the __________ in their cell phones.

Accepted Answer

A) Mobile marketing;SMS 
B) Wireless marketing;cookies 
C) Targeted advertising;GPS 
D) Targeted advertising;router

Question 7

A __________ device allows improved response with reduced resources,real-time tracking of work orders,increased dispatcher efficiency,and a reduction in administrative work.

Accepted Answer

A) mobile POS 
B) inventory management 
C) job dispatching 
D) SCM

Question 8

Engineers can find the location of any receiving station to within 50 feet by __________,using the distance from a GPS to three satellites to make the computation.

Accepted Answer

A) latitude 
B) longitude 
C) triangulation 
D) altitude

Question 9

__________ handhelds are a special technology that involves computer-generated images superimposed on pictures of real things and can be used by advertisers in several ways.

Accepted Answer

A) Augmented reality 
B) Foursquare 
C) WAP 
D) Skype

Question 10

Companies need to develop Web sites and apps specifically for mobile OSs because consumers expect to access Web sites from their smartphones and other devices and are frustrated by companies that do not support their devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

End users can access a WLAN with their laptops,desktops,or PDAs by adding a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

A) 4G network 
B) Internet protocol 
C) access point 
D) wireless network card

Question 12

Location-based commerce (l-commerce)refers to the delivery of advertisements,products,or services to customers whose locations can be identified at a given time.L-commerce is beneficial to both consumers and businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A global positioning system (GPS)is a wireless system that uses __________ to determine where the GPS device is located anywhere on the earth.

Accepted Answer

A) GIS 
B) portals 
C) satellites 
D) servers

Question 14

The iOS,Android and Palm operating systems are all based on modifications of the __________ OS.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The iOS,Android and Palm operating systems are...

Question 15

Electronic prescription systems (EPSs)offer huge potential benefits,but several obstacles are slowing the adoption of these systems.Which of the following is not one of those obstacles?

Accepted Answer

A) the high start-up financial investment 
B) insufficient knowledge of the EPS concepts 
C) widespread EPS technology standardization 
D) resistance from healthcare providers

Exam 7: Mobile Computing and Commerce