Computer Networks and the Internet Assessment

Which of the following is a benefit of collaboration software for business teams and organizations? More than one answer may be correct.

Better communication: team members can share content in real time, from any locationImproved interaction: remote employees can attend meetings via video conferencing

Describe key features of content delivery networks (CDN). More than one answer may be correct.

CDNs are geographically distributed network server groups that work together to deliver web pages and other web content to users.CDNs are geographically distributed network server groups that work together to deliver web pages and other web content to users. CDNs provide more efficient delivery of Internet and Web content because the closer the CDN server is to the user geographically, the faster the content will be delivered. CDNs provide more efficient delivery of Internet and Web content because the closer the CDN server is to the user geographically, the faster the content will be delivered. PoPs include various caching servers that assist in delivering content to website visitors within its operational proximity.

What is the key reason to implement cloud computing into one's personal and/or business data and information processing?

Cloud computing diminishes the need to store files and software on a local drive.

Which Web 2.0 feature utilizes application programming interfaces (APIs) to automate web content and/or processes?

software as a service (SaaS)

A PaaS vendor offers its clients the ability to quickly build a customer loyalty app that allows customers to earn points for every purchase. The client chooses what features they'd like the app to have from a predetermined list of choices. What is this an example of?

software hosting

For laptops and tablets to use a LAN to connect to the Internet wirelessly,

the ISP must transform the wired LAN to a wireless LAN for these users.

What is the second criteria necessary for adding a block to the blockchain?

transaction verification

With Web 3.0, everyday devices connected to the Web will become

ubiquitous (everywhere at the same time), given the billions of new smartphone users.

A computer network must be connected to the Internet to support

using digital video and audio applications for playback and editing.

A company just received a government contract to provide onboarding services targeted towards people who want to sign up for Medicare. They will be handling sensitive information, including the users' Social Security numbers and home addresses and will host the login page where people will access their Medicare account online. Which of the following are considered major cloud service providers?

virtual private network (VPN)

Describe the potential benefits of 5G networks to the Internet of Things (IoT). More than one answer may be correct.

5G connectivity has the potential to create truly connected cities.5G connectivity has the potential to create truly connected cities. 5G networks may eventually allow for autonomous vehicles to safely interact with each other and their environment.5G networks may eventually allow for autonomous vehicles to safely interact with each other and their environment. 5G connectivity will greatly improve what businesses and individuals can do with connected devices.

Which of the following is true about geographic information systems (GIS)? More than one answer may be correct.

A GIS uses a global positioning system (GPS) powered by at least 24 satellites.A GIS uses a global positioning system (GPS) powered by at least 24 satellites. Combined with GPS, GIS is used to guide the transport of goods to different locations.Combined with GPS, GIS is used to guide the transport of goods to different locations. Spatial data generated from GIS is used by organizations to make better decisions.

What is a cloud deployment model?

A cloud deployment model defines the framework of a cloud environment.

Which statement describes part of the process for sending information on the Internet? More than one answer option may be correct.

Devices connect to the Internet or a network using network cables or wireless technologies.Each device connecting to the Internet or a network must have a network interface card (NIC) installed.Modems and routers are connected to the Internet via an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Which cryptocurrency shares features with a previous cryptocurrency but is technologically enhanced?

bitcoin cash

What are the major issues faced by organizations in terms of data and information that were addressed by cloud computing? More than one answer may be correct.

data management storage security

While bitcoin is one of the most well-known cryptocurrencies, there are others. Which of the following are popular cryptocurrencies? More than one answer may be selected.

etherium

Which of the following is a common method of connecting a LAN to the Internet? More than one answer may be correct.

fiber optic cables ethernet cables coaxial cables

Describe the benefits 5G networks will provide cell phone carriers and users. More than one answer may be correct.

greater capacityfaster connections and data transfer speeds

In blockchain, transaction data is stored in blocks. Each block in the blockchain contains ________, which helps create secure transactions. More than one answer may be selected.

hash

Which of the following describe cloud computing in today's business environment? More than one answer may be correct.

A majority of global companies are using the cloud to backup and store data and information.A majority of global companies are using the cloud to backup and store data and information. Due to the cost-effective nature of cloud storage, many small businesses use it to back up data.Due to the cost-effective nature of cloud storage, many small businesses use it to back up data. Almost all organizations in the United States use the cloud.

Which of the following is an example of an organization combining data analytics with GIS information? More than one answer may be correct.

A restaurant uses the location of users when they enter key word searches that lead to their online menu to determine where they should focus advertisements on their new delivery options.A restaurant uses the location of users when they enter key word searches that lead to their online menu to determine where they should focus advertisements on their new delivery options. A clothing store texts a 25 percent off coupon to customers who have shopped in their store when they are within a two-mile radius of the store.

Which of the following are considered major cloud service providers? More than one answer may be correct.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a broad set of global cloud-based products.Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a broad set of global cloud-based products. Google Cloud offers a suite of modular cloud computing services.

From the following list, select all the characteristics of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses.

An IP address can be static or permanently assigned to a device.An IP address can be static or permanently assigned to a device. An IP address can be translated into a domain name using recognizable words.An IP address can be translated into a domain name using recognizable words. An IP address in the IPv4 format uses four-decimal notation, such as 182.124.7.9.An IP address in the IPv4 format uses four-decimal notation, such as 182.124.7.9. An IP address in the IPv6 format uses six-decimal notation, such as 2001.0db8.85a3.0000.8a2e.0370.

Which of the following are important questions to ask before signing a service level agreement (SLA) with a cloud services security vendor? More than one answer may be selected.

Are you in compliance with local, state, and federal security standards and regulations?Are you in compliance with local, state, and federal security standards and regulations? Do you go through external security audits?Do you go through external security audits? How is data from different corporations kept separate?

A doctor in a small, private practice is looking for a safe way to share and receive patient information with other doctors his patients go to for care. She wants to make sure that any system she uses guarantees her patients privacy and abides by all local, state, and federal regulations (including HIPPA). Her tech adviser recommends a system that uses blockchain. Why would this be a good system for this type of information?

Because blockchain can be used for quality assurance purposes, using it in healthcare would ensure that no mistakes were made when treating patients.

From the following list, select all the characteristics of collaboration software that enhance the productivity of teams, groups, and organizations.

Dedicated workspaces are viewable and editable by approved users, regardless of their physical location.The software is cloud-based, removing the need for users to have specific software downloaded on a device.Remote users create individual, dedicated workspaces online for managing their own data and workflows.Changes to project documents or spreadsheets must be saved and sent to the members of a team.

Select which entities in a connected city may benefit from increased data generated by 5G networks. More than one answer may be correct.

First responders, city planners, utility companies

Which of the following applications or services will Web 3.0 be built to support? More than one answer may be correct.

IoT SaaS ubiquitous computing

According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which of the following are recommendations of cloud computing? More than one answer may be correct.

Resource pooling, Broad network access, On-demand self-service

Which of the following statements correctly defines a TCP/IP layer? More than one definition may be correct.

The Internet protocol layer controls the movement of packets throughout the network.

Describe web services. More than one answer may be correct.

Web services are a set of software technologies.Web services are a set of software technologies. Web services allow for the exchange of information between two systems and are not tied to any one operating system or programming language.Web services allow for the exchange of information between two systems and are not tied to any one operating system or programming language. Web services can be used to create apps that link different systems of different organizations and to build open-standard based web applications.

An educational startup has already written its proprietary "Homework Helper" code, using AI to help high school students with homework. While their data storage needs are currently small, they expect their needs to grow exponentially as they increase their user base. Which of the following could help them with this?

infrastructure as a service (IaaS)

From the following list, select the functions of an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

providing access or a gateway to the resources on the internetproviding an Internet Protocol (IP) addresscreating protocols and other standards for transmitting messages