Computer Fundamentals

The second-generation Internet which is based on interactivity and dynamic content and allows people to collaborate and share information online.is called Web _______

2.0

The next evolution in the development of the World Wide Web, Web ______will include many features and tools that allow individuals to make better use of the billions of web pages on the Internet, the wide array of smartphone applications, and to make the best use of the Internet of Things (IoT).

3.0

Select what's true about how 5G connectivity will support IoT. More than one answer may be selected.

5G connectivity will allow for greater data capacity. 5G connectivity will allow for faster connection speeds, greater data capacity, and lower latency. 5G connectivity will allow for lower latency.

Offers a broad set of global Cloud-based products including compute, storage, databases, analytics, networking, mobile, developer tools, management tools, IoT, security, and enterprise solutions.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Allow smartphones to receive an analog sound wave, such as a person's voice, and convert it to a digital signal that can be processed and stored by a computer.

Analog-Digital Converter (ADC)

Transmits cell phone signals to the cellular system's mobile switching station.

Base Transceiver Station (BTS)

IP address that are permanently assigned.

Choice Static IP address

Common methods to connect a LAN to the Internet include which of the following?

Coaxial cables Ethernet cables Fiber optic cables

Select all of the characteristics of that explain how the Internet works.

Data is transferred from one network to another network through hardware called routers. Data on the Internet is usually stored on specialized computers called servers. The connections points in the Internet are called nodes.

Handles the physical parts of sending and receiving data. Data can be sent via wireless networks, Ethernet cable, network interface cards (NIC), etc.

Datalink

A small computer within your smartphone that analyzes the sounds entering your phone through the analog/digital converter.

Digital Signal Processor (DSP)

Allows IP addresses to be translated in to recognizable words which are much easier to remember than a set of numbers.

Domain Name System (DNS)

XML

Extensible Markup Language

Networks will support 500 mbps to 10 Gbps of download speed. Speeds vary by location and carrier. At the top end, that's over 100 times the speed of 4G.

Faster Connection/Data Transfer Speeds

There are four key features of Web 2.0. One key feature allows users to collectively determine the classification of information. For example, tagging of websites, images, videos, and links. This key feature is called:

Folksonomy

Select what's true about Geographic Information Systems (GIS). More than one answer may be selected.

GIS permits organizations and users the ability to store, view, and analyze geographic and geographic data in the form of multidimensional charts and maps. GIS are built on a foundation provided by the Global Positioning System (GPS). GIS allows for the analysis of spatial data (including geospatial data and geographic information) that is used for more informed decision making.

Offers a suite of modular Cloud computing services including data storage, data analytics, computing, and machine learning. Google also offers serverless computing, IaaS, and PaaS.

Google Cloud

Which of the following are examples of Software as a Service (Saas)? More than one answer may be selected.

Google apps Microsoft Office 365 Smartsheet

Allows for more high-demand devices to connect over single network. This means more people can transmit data at the same time.

Greater capacity

Examples of Internet of Things (IoT) devices include which of the following? More than one answer may be selected.

Home Security Cameras Smart Speakers Smart TVs

Four-decimal notation such as 182.124.7.9. This allows for approximately 4 billion IPv4 addresses.

IPv4

Uses a format such as 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334 and can accommodate at least 340 undecillion addresses.

IPv6

Connect LANs, WANs, and other internets together.

Internet

Controls the movement of packets throughout the network

Internet

Offers a range of flexible Cloud infrastructure services including Cloud servers, cloud block storage, private cloud network, cloud firewall, and fully managed Cloud.

Kamatera Performance Cloud

Connect a variety of devices at a single site such as an office or retail store.

LAN

Which of the following are considered a basic type of computer network? You may select more than one.

Local area network (LAN) Wide area network (WAN) Personal area network (PAN)

On 4G networks, the time that passes when a device is asked to perform a task to when it is completed is between 40-50 milliseconds. It is estimated 5G can reduce this by 75%.

Lower latency

A group of two or more devices/computers connected together to allow for the exchange of information and for the sharing of resources is call a _____.

Network

Select what is true about computer networks. More than one answer may be selected.

Networks range in size from small home networks to the Internet, which is the world's largest network A network is a group of two or more devices/computers connected together Computer networks support many different software applications

According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) which of the following are characteristics of Cloud computing? More than one answer may be selected.

On-demand self-service Broad network access Resource pooling

Connect devices around an individual. PANs typically involve laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

PAN

Which of the following functions are provided by an Internet Service Provider (ISP)? More than one answer may be selected.

Provide an Internet Protocol (IP) address Your ISP pays for access to the Internet Provide access or a gateway to the resources on the Internet

When a user has determined their destination, GIS can assist in providing directions

Route information

Web 3.0 is the next evolution in the development of the World Wide Web and is built to support a variety of applications and services including: (More than one answer may be selected.)

Saas IoT Ubiquitous computing

Offers cloud solutions for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

Salesforce

Select all of the correct statements about Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.

Used as a private network communications protocol for private networks including intranets and extranets Covers how software applications communicate across networks and how data packets are assembled and reassembled once they reach their destination A suite of communication protocols (standards/rules/guidelines) used to connect devices to the Internet

Which of the following are correct statements about web services? More than one answer may be selected.

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 are a set of software technologies that are able to exchange information with each other using standardized web communication protocols and languages. Web services can be used to create apps that link different systems of different organizations and to build open-standard based web applications.

GIS can map population densities based on a standardized unit of measure (kilometers). This can assist decision making related to increased police presence or mapping of delivery routes

density maps

In order to connect to the Internet and other computers on a network, each device must have a network _______________ card (NIC) installed.

interface

Divides data into packets and acknowledges the packets have been received

transport

Select the potential applications/benefits of 5G networks. More than one answer may be selected.

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

Select what's true about Cloud computing in today's business environment. More than one answer may be selected.

93% of small businesses backup some portion of their data using a Cloud provider. 70% of global businesses backup some portion of their data using a Cloud service provider. In the United States, 96% of all organizations use the Cloud in one form or another.

Select the true statements about Content Delivery Networks (CDN).

CDNs are geographically distributed network server groups that work together to deliver web pages and other web content to users. PoPs include various caching servers that assist in delivering content to website visitors within its operational proximity. 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.

Select the correct statements about Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

IaaS is an instant computing infrastructure composed of processing, data storage, and a variety of other computing resources provided by a cloud vendor. IaaS helps organizations avoid the cost of acquiring and managing their own physical servers and datacenter architecture.

In the broadest sense, the _____________ of Things refers to everything connected to the Internet. It allows billions of devices to be connected to the Internet and is increasingly being used to define objects connected to the Internet that talk to each other including sensors, wearable technology, and smartphones.

Internet

Connect a variety of devices between two or more geographic locations.

MAN

Controls all the transmissions between cellular phone towers and their base transceiver stations.

Mobile Switching Station

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are focused on the capture, analysis, use, and management of spatial location information. GIS is rooted in the science of geography and seeks to integrate many types of data to create visualizations using maps and 3D scenes. Which of the following are applications of GIS? More than one answer may be selected.

The retail sector uses GIS information to place certain products based on regional demand preferences. Organizations use GIS combined with data analytics to better determine customer needs and wants. Telecommunications providers use GIS to map out cell tower placement.

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are commonly used by organizations to securely send communications. Select the correct statements about VPNs.

VPN software authenticates the users and establishes a secure connection. Used by organizations whose employees need access to a company network remotely. A VPN creates a secure connection between two computers.

The group of applications that require network communication and are used by people to facilitate communication. These include email and messaging applications

application

A computing model where processing, storage, software, applications, and a variety of services are provided over a network, mainly access via the Internet is called ______________computing.

cloud

There are many benefits of Cloud computing. One of the benefits is ________________that enables organizations to communicate and share data/information more efficiently and is facilitated because multiple users can share and work on files at the same time.

collaboration

This type of information system is focused on the capture, analysis, use, and management of spatial location information. It is rooted in the science of geography and seeks to integrate many types of data to create visualizations using maps and 3D scenes. This definition explains a ______________ information system.

geographic

While there are many benefits of Cloud computing, there are also some disadvantages. One of the disadvantages is ________. Cloud infrastructure is owned, managed, controlled, and monitored by the Cloud service provider. This means the customer often has little control over Cloud service processes and procedures.

limited control

A type of network that connects devices at a single site within a limited geographic range is called a __________ area networks.

local

A type of network that connects devices at a single site within a limited geographic range is called a ______________ area network

local

A Cloud-based computing model where Cloud service providers offer hardware and software tools need for application/software development via the Internet is called _____________________ as a Service. These vendors host the hardware and software needed for development on their own infrastructure that removes the need for developers to install this on their own devices.

platform

According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) there are four Cloud computing deployment models.___________________Cloud is a Cloud deployment model where Cloud infrastructure is provisioned for exclusive use by a single organization comprising multiple consumers, e.g., business units). It may be owned, managed, and operated by the organization, a third party, or some combination of them, and may exist on or off premises.

private

The number that is assigned to all information technology devices (routers, modems, etc.) which identifies the device and allows the device the ability to communicate with each other on a computer network, including the Internet is called an Internet _______________ address

protocol

With a location specified, the GIS finds targets within the defined area. This can include gas stations, hospitals, and retail stores.

proximity location

GIS can provide information related to how many businesses are present in a certain geographic area. This can help businesses to make more informed decisions about where to open their next store.

quantity maps