Computer networks and the internet
What is a cloud deployment model?
A cloud deployment model defines the framework of a cloud environment.
What is the correct term for the small computer within a smartphone that analyzes the sounds entering your phone through the analog/digital converter?
Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
What is the second step that occurs when placing a call on a cellular network?
Your voice is converted by your phone to an electrical signal that is transmitted via radio waves to the nearest cell tower.
Which of the following is one of the primary components that enable networks and individual devices to connect to the Internet?
a "backbone" of connected hardware and a suite of Internet protocol software
If a company wants to create a secure computer network that can be accessed and used solely by its employees, it should create
an intranet
Manufacturers of computers and other electronic devices follow the IEEE 802.3 protocol to ensure that their products
can be used to create a standard ethernet connection.
Amazon, Kamatera, Salesforce, and Google are all examples of
cloud service providers
Which type of collaboration software could best help an organization increase engagement between remote employees and those who are "in-house" or organization-based?
cloud-based forums, messaging, and meeting apps
Which of the following is a common method of connecting a LAN to the Internet?
fiber optic cables
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)
What are the advantages of software as a service (SaaS)? More than one answer may be correct.
instant access, downloads, and usability, frequent application updates offered
What type of computer users are considered miners?
people who validate cryptocurrency transactions on the digital ledger
For laptops and tablets to use a LAN to connect to the Internet wirelessly,
the LAN device hosting the ISP connection must act as a wireless access point.
Collaboration software is designed to increase collaboration and productivity primarily by enabling team members to
view, edit, and add shared information in real time, from anywhere.
An investment firm creates a network designed to facilitate information exchange between devices at its offices in New York City and New Haven, Connecticut. Which type of network would the company use to exchange information?
wide area network (WAN)
