Question 1

What are the two types of signals used to communicate a message in a network and how are they different? What device converts one type to the other type?

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The two ways to communicate a message in...

Question 2

Which of the following is considered by many to be the defining Web 2.0 application?

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A)   Instant messaging
B)   Email
C)   Blogging
D)   Social networking
E)   WidgetsF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

In a telecommunications network architecture, a protocol is:

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A)   a device that handles the switching of voice and data in a local area network.
B)   a standard set of rules and procedures for control of communications in a network.
C)   a communications service for microcomputer users.
D)   the main computer in a telecommunications network.
E)   a system by which packets are sent over different networks.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

The total amount of digital information that can be transmitted through any telecommunications medium is measured in:

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A)   bps.
B)   Hertz.
C)   baud.
D)   gigaflops.
E)   ROM.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Based on your reading of the examples in the chapter, what would be the best use of RFID for a business?

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A)   Logging transactions
B)   Monitoring wireless computer networks
C)   Lowering network costs
D)   Enabling client communication
E)   Managing the supply chainF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

What technology allows people to have content pulled from websites and fed automatically to their computers?

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A)   FTP
B)   Newsgroups
C)   HTTP
D)   Bluetooth
E)   RSSF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

In TCP/IP, IP is responsible for:

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A)   disassembling and reassembling of packets during transmission.
B)   establishing an Internet connection between two computers.
C)   moving packets over the network.
D)   sequencing the transfer of packets.
E)   acknowledging the packets sent.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

The device that acts as a connection point between computers and can filter and forward data to a specified destination is called a(n) :

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A)   hub.
B)   switch.
C)   router.
D)   NIC.
E)   LAN.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

How are RFID systems used in inventory control and supply chain management?

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In inventory control and supply chain ma...

Question 10

VoIP technology delivers voice information in digital form using packet switching.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are some of the standards and networks used in digital cellular service, and where are they in use?

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Common cellular system standards include...

Question 12

Web 3.0 is a collaborative effort to add a layer of meaning to the existing web in order to reduce the amount of human involvement in searching for and processing web information.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Identify the layers of the Department of Defense reference model for TCP/IP, and describe how this model works.

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The application layer enables client app...

Question 14

Explain the Domain Name System. What are some of the common domain name extensions currently available and what types of services do they designate?

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The Domain Name System (DNS) converts do...

Question 15

How does packet switching work?

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Packet switching is a method of slicing ...

Question 16

A LAN could be used to connect all of the following except:

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A)   all of the computers in a large building.
B)   all of the devices within a 10-meter area.
C)   all of the computers in a city.
D)   all of the computers in a small office.
E)   all of the computers on a college campus.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Increasingly, voice, video, and data communications are all based on Internet technology.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe and explain the idea of "net neutrality." Are you in favor of net neutrality? Why or why not?

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Network neutrality describes the current...

Question 19

The trunk lines of the Internet are typically owned by network service providers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which type of network serves a small group of computers, allowing them to share resources and peripherals without using a dedicated server?

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A)   Peer-to-peer
B)   Wireless
C)   LAN
D)   Ring
E)   MANF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 7: Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

The total amount of digital information that can be transmitted through any telecommunications medium is measured in:

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What technology allows people to have content pulled from websites and fed automatically to their computers?

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VoIP technology delivers voice information in digital form using packet switching.

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Web 3.0 is a collaborative effort to add a layer of meaning to the existing web in order to reduce the amount of human involvement in searching for and processing web information.

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The device that acts as a connection point between computers and can filter and forward data to a specified destination is called a(n) :

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How does packet switching work?

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In TCP/IP, IP is responsible for:

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Explain the Domain Name System. What are some of the common domain name extensions currently available and what types of services do they designate?

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The trunk lines of the Internet are typically owned by network service providers.

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A LAN could be used to connect all of the following except:

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Based on your reading of the examples in the chapter, what would be the best use of RFID for a business?

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Identify the layers of the Department of Defense reference model for TCP/IP, and describe how this model works.

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Increasingly, voice, video, and data communications are all based on Internet technology.

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How are RFID systems used in inventory control and supply chain management?

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Which type of network serves a small group of computers, allowing them to share resources and peripherals without using a dedicated server?

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What are the two types of signals used to communicate a message in a network and how are they different? What device converts one type to the other type?

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Which of the following is considered by many to be the defining Web 2.0 application?

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What are some of the standards and networks used in digital cellular service, and where are they in use?

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In a telecommunications network architecture, a protocol is:

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Describe and explain the idea of "net neutrality." Are you in favor of net neutrality? Why or why not?

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