Comm 280 Final Exam (Fall 2018)
With channel aggregation, how many channels can be combined and what is the maximum channel size?
5,100 MHz
When reviewing 3G to 4G network migration, which two wireless carriers followed and identical migration path, from HSPA to HSPA+ to 3G LTE?
AT&T and T-Mobile
Which of the following companies owns AWS?
Amazon
In reviewing the data for worldwide smartphone users, where do more than 50% of the users reside?
Asia-Pacific
Which of the following would not be considered an element of digital badges?
Badge Owners
What was the name of the company that was the central figure in the Facebook data breach that impacted 87 million users?
Cambridge Analytica
In the early days of wireless communications, what was the concept of roaming?
Carriers accounted for coverage gaps and allowed their users to connect to a competitor's network
With regard to video, which of the following is not considered an element of video formatting?
Certification
In discussing user-generated content,w here was Netflix classified?
Content distribution
Which of the following was not cited by the former FTC Chairwoman as an IoT challenge?
Data minimization
With regards to 3D printing, which of the following statements is false?
Disney has taken legal action to stop 3D printed Star Wars characters
As a demonstration of their faith in the cloud market, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have transitioned all of their most sensitive company data to the cloud
False
As internet access increased, the smartphone market experienced dramatic growth in 2017
False
By increasing the number of connected devices, network security also increases since it will be easier to identify a compromised device
False
CDMA was the wireless technology choice for all of the European carriers
False
Dave Leopold indicated that the most exciting aspect of AR/VR is that the standards for content distribution were completed before the devices were introduced to the market
False
Due to concerns regarding Artificial Intelligence, all IoT devices require some level of human intervention
False
Due to risk associated with prescription medications, the FDA has ruled that it will not allow the use of 3D printed medication
False
Facebook is leading the Project Loon initiative to provide internet connectivity via a network of satellites traveling in the stratosphere
False
For a data packet, the Trailer provides information regarding the originating and destination address
False
Heard is a new social media company that utilizes badges and was recently acquired by Facebook
False
Heidi Gerber-Salins indicated that due to technology advancements, the quality of digital audio recordings has surpassed the quality of analog recordings
False
In December 2016, OneWeb secured $1.2 billion in funding from AT&T
False
In reviewing the digital in 2018 data, Snapchat emerged as the #1 app with regards to the number of downloads and the number of monthly active users
False
In terms of wireless network options, a femtocell provides the largest coverage area and has a signal range up to 30 kilometers
False
Minecraft has demonstrated that the most critical element for gaming success is to develop superior graphic capabilities
False
Nokia was the first company to successfully complete a portable call
False
One of the benefits of cloud-based email products is that data is synchronized between the device and the cloud. As such, all of the email data residing on the device is backed up to the cloud
False
Similar to Apple, Google introduced their own proprietary (closed) mobile operating system, called Android
False
Since the majority of the data centers and technology companies reside within the United States, the United States is considers the owner of the Internet
False
The gates foundation has supported Google's OpenBadges initiative to drive awareness and adoption of digital badges
False
The introduction to 5G networks is considered a prerequisite for IoT adoption given the anticipated data transfer needs between connected IoT devices
False
The landline telephone switch hierarchy consists of 3 classes
False
The vast majority (more than 70%) of Twitter's monthly active users reside in the U.S. market
False
With regards to audio, the quality of an MP3 file is considered superior to a CD
False
With regards to user-generated content, a 4K television would be considered a user-generated content source
False
What is the motivation for eliminating audio data to create MP3 files?
File sizes are reduced therefore more files can be stored on a device
When discussing Google's approach to wireless, what term was used to describe the challenge they face with their operating system?
Fragmentation
Which email provider initially offered free email service in exchange for scanning the content of your email messages? this provider disclosed in June 2017 that they will no longer read the content of email messages
In discussing messaging apps that are downloaded for free, what was one of the company benefits of having the user access the product multiple times per day?
Increases advertising revenue
With regards to a landline network, which of the following provides connection to a different LATA?
Inter-exchange carrier
As it relates to new technology adoption curves, which of the following was the fastest to achieve 25% adoption in the USA
Internet
With regards to the Pew Research Center Study, which of the following statements is false?
Internet adoption among people 65+ is decreasing
Which of the following companies applied the elements of social towards the development of a professional network?
What is the name of the IoT network alternative that is based on an open standard, providing alliance members with the ability to collaborate, share knowledge, and drive interoperability?
LoRa
Which company acquired Yammer in July 2012 for $1.2 billion?
Microsoft
Yammer acquired LinkedIn in June of 2016 for $26.2 billion?
Microsoft
Which of the following served as a connection point between analog and digital environments, converting digital data into sounds, and sounds back to digital data?
Modem
Where does professor Heidi Gerber-Salins currently teach?
Morgan University
Which company developed the OpenBadges initiative to drive awareness and adoption of digital badges?
Mozilla
Which two companies were profiled when reviewing the perils of social media?
Myspace and AOL
Which of the following image format types was specifically designed for web usage, was considered a replacement for GIF but does not support image animation?
PNG
With regards to the core internet elements, where would your cable internet connection reside?
Physical Layer
What is the name of the Google initiative that is seeking to provide Internet connectivity via a network of balloons?
Project Loon
Which of the following would not be considered a limitation of legacy software development?
Remote content storage for software files and applications
With regards to wireless handset identification, which element is a unique 5-digit number that is assigned to each carrier by the FCC?
SID
Which of the following cloud-based products has emerged as a global leader in customer relationship solutions?
SalesForce
Compared to a circuit switched network, what are the two benefits associated with using a packet switched network?
Scalability and Resource Utilization
In Dave Leopold's current role, what product has emerged as a significant content distribution platform for his company?
Snapchat
Which messaging-centric company has experienced tremendous growth and may challenge Facebook's social media dominance?
Snapchat
In reviewing Pew Research data, which two platforms emerged as popular social media platforms for people ages 18-24?
Snapchat and Instagram
Which of the following companies has not yet introduced a digital assistant?
Sony
With regards to wireless network technology, which technology breaks each conversation into packets, which are sent sequentially, along with other conversations, over a single selected frequency?
TDMA
Which of the following best describes the intent of a DDos attack?
To overwhelm the target system with numerous, simultaneous, page requests
3D printers could pose a threat to traditional consumer goods manufacturers who produce bike helmets and smartphone cases?
True
A pair of transmit signals (base station and mobile devices) form the channel
True
According to their Q318 report, the majority (more than 50%) of Facebook's revenue is generated from advertising
True
After acquiring Nextel, Sprint ultimately decided to shut down the iDEN and WiMAX networks
True
Digital badges provide the opportunity to create a more comprehensive view into an individuals skills and talents
True
Every device that connects to the internet must have an IP address
True
For packet switched networks, the router prioritizes and sends the packets to their intended destination
True
For packet switched networks, the router prioritizes data packets and sends the packets to their intended destination
True
Google CEO, Sundar Pichai stated that Artificial Intelligence is more profound than electricity or fire
True
In reviewing the many facets of social google drive would fall into the category of increase productivity by sharing files
True
In reviewing the top apps per usage in 2015 (internet trends report) and 2018 (digital in 2018), Facebook took the #1 spot in terms of top apps by usage and monthly active users
True
Insufficient bandwidth and dropped packets (due to burst periods) can reduce the quality of the voice signal for VoIP phones
True
Japanese based LINE corporation offers a feature-rich product with broad market appeal that possibly offers a view into the next platform for social media
True
Microsoft saw a synergy between Yammer and their Office 365 product suite
True
OFDMA is considered the underlying 4G technology for LTE AND WIMAX
True
One of the benefits associated with cloud-based products is that consumers had the freedom to switch internet services providers and retain their email account (Yahoo, Gmail)
True
One of the challenges associated with legacy software development practices (i.e. not cloud), was the physical distribution of software. As a result, software upgrades across the consumer base were inconsistent and version control became a problem
True
One of the challenges of creating video on your smartphone is that the camera capabilities of the divide exceed its audio capabilities. In addition, the microphone to capture audio is oftentimes not facing the subject when recording the video
True
Over eighty percent of millennials indicated that their smartphone never leaves their side, night or day
True
Princeton University created a bionic ear utilizing a $1,000 3D printer
True
Researchers have found that sound waves have improved the fermentation process for spirits
True
The AWS (Amazon Web Services) virtuous circle ultimately results in price reductions for customers
True
The Domain Name System (DNS) changes the URL name to an IP address
True
When reviewing New Technology Adoption Curves, the internet has achieved 25% market adoption faster than televisions
True
With lossy compression, file sizes are reduced by permanently deleting data. When the file is uncompressed, the data loss may be noticeable
True
With regards to AR/VR Dave Leopold indicated that the user's freedom to choose their viewing experience and direction presents unique challenges for the content creators
True
With regards to the 2018 global games market data we reviewed, mobile games will generate more than 50% of the revenue of the global market
True
With voice over LTE (VoLTE) all voice traffic is routed over an IP Network
True
Which carrie4r recently announced the launch of their 5G home product in four cities- Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, and Sacramento
Verizon
Which of the following companies is not considered a leader in the information as a service (IaaS) market?
Verizon
In reviewing the Tier 1 carriers, which two carriers selected CDMA technology?
Verizon and Sprint
Which of the following companies is not a part of the Facebook community?
Vine
Why would it be foolish for a wireless carrier like AT&T to dedicate 5G resources to support IoT devices?
Waste of resources since they can use 2g network
Which of the following companies markets themselves as an image-based social network that is a destination for young people around the world seeking information, self expression, and creativity?
We Heart It
With regards to Heidi-Gerber-Salins' guest lecture, which of the following statements is false?
When watching video, people will accept up to 5 seconds of audio loss but will not accept any video loss
What are the 3 elements of the framework we reviewed to leverage the internet?
create, edit, and engage
