IS 2200 comms Computer Networks and the Internet

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

1. A GIS uses a global positioning system (GPS) powered by at least 24 satellites. 2. GIS data is only available to users and organizations in the form of maps.

Which statement correctly defines the components of the World Wide Web (WWW)? More than one answer may be correct.

1. HTML is a language commonly used format for publishing web documents and content. 2. W3C is the architecture of the WWW, which is created by its standards and protocols.

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

1. Web services are a set of software technologies. 2. HTTP is commonly used to create web services.

Which of the following are true statements about cryptocurrencies? More than one answer may be selected.

1.A cryptocurrency only exists on a computer. 2.Cryptocurrencies are controlled by the World Bank rather than countries. 3.A financial institution is needed to transfer cryptocurrencies.

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.

1.costs 2.security

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

1.faster connections and data transfer speeds 2.connected cities

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

1.first responders 2.consumers

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.

1.hash 2.script

What are the advantages of software as a service (SaaS)? More than one answer may be correct.

1.instant access, downloads, and usability 2.application accessed via the Internet only

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.

1.on-demand self service 2.slow elasticity

Examples of IoT devices include which of the following? More than one answer may be correct.

1.smart TVs 2.smartphones

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

5G networks can handle the large amount of data generated by a connected city. 5G networks may eventually allow for autonomous vehicles to safely interact with each other and their environment. 5G will enable the support of more simultaneous Internet connections and even more connected devices.

Describe how 5G connectivity will support IoT. More than one answer may be correct.

5G will allow for faster connection speeds that will make communication more efficient. It will allow for greater data capacity that will allow for better connectivity. 5G connectivity will allow for lower latency, which is the delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction for its transfer.

What is a cloud deployment model?

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

What is the difference between a cloud service and a web service?

A cloud service provides users with increased computing power and data management, whereas a web service provides the software tools needed for devices and systems to communicate with each other.

Which of the following statements accurately describes computer networks? More than one answer may be correct.

A network is a group of two or more devices/computers that are connected together.

What is occurring when a call placed on a cellular network is "dropped?" More than one answer may be correct.

Analog sound waves were unable to be converted to a digital signal.

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 location.

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.

What is the second step in the process of sending a message via the Internet?

Identify the correct domain name.

Which of the following are correct regarding blockchain? More than one answer may be selected.

In supply chain management, blockchain can verify with almost absolute certainty where items and goods are along the supply chain, thus removing guesswork and inefficiencies for shippers and customers.

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

Seventy percent of global businesses backup some portion of their data using a cloud service provider. Ninety-three percent of small businesses backup some portion of their data using a cloud provider. In the United States, 96 percent of all organizations use the cloud in one form or another.

From the following list, select all the statements that correctly describe Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.

TCP/IP is a suite of protocols (guidelines) used to connect digital devices to the Internet and administer private networks, including extranets and intranets; TCP/IP also includes communication standards for how data packets are assembled and reassembled.

From the following list, select the various components of the World Wide Web (WWW).

The components of the World Wide Web include HTTP, URLs, and HTML.

A project manager needs to assess how much progress her team has made on the project, to provide executives with a weekly update. Which collaboration software program will be most useful for assessing the project's status?

Trello

How does VPN software ensure that people accessing a network are authorized to do so?

VPN software authenticates users.

Why would a vendor agreement be a disadvantage of cloud computing?

Vendor agreements make it difficult to switch services.

One of the benefits of cloud computing is increased collaboration among corporate users.

What is occurring when a call placed on a cellular network is "dropped?" More than one answer may be correct.

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.

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?

cloud services security

The purpose of the application protocol layer of TCP/IP is to

define how email programs and other software communicate within and across networks.

A server is a group of two or more devices/computers that are connected to allow them to exchange information and share resources.

false

An instant computing infrastructure composed of processing, data storage, and a variety of other computing resources provided by a cloud vendor to assist in running an organization's information systems is referred to as platform as a service.

false

Businesses have found that though their reliance on internal IT infrastructure has increased, while their costs are reduced when using the cloud.

false

Collaboration software leads to better collaboration by enabling people from across the organization and in the same time zone to share content in real time.

false

Created in 2008, bitcoin cash remains the most widely traded and respected cryptocurrency.

false

Digital currencies that only exist on computers and are transferred between peers without an intermediary such as a bank are called digicurrencies.

false

Geographically distributed network server groups that work together to provide more efficient delivery of Internet and Web content are called Customer Delivery Networks (CDN).

false

One noted disadvantage of cloud computing is the issue of overcollaboration between users.

false

The third generation of the World Wide Web, Web 3.0, will focus on utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to provide features that make user participation online unnecessary.

false

Trello is a collaboration hub that is composed of channels where teams and members of the organization can communicate, thus replacing email and making communication seamless.

false

The key feature of Web 2.0 that allows users to collectively classify information, such as by tagging websites and online images, is called

folksonomy.

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)

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?

mobile software development kit

What type of computer users are considered miners?

people who validate cryptocurrency transactions on the digital ledger

While using her phone's GPS to drive to her vacation destination, Siena needs to find a gas station. She enters into her phone's GPS that she is looking for a gas station that is no more than five miles away from the route she is currently on. What is this an example of?

proximity location

When a user has determined their destination, GIS can assist in providing directions. This is called

route information.

What is the main purpose of content delivery networks (CDNs)?

to minimize the distance between website users and website servers

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

transaction verification

At its core, blockchain stores transaction data in blocks and then links the blocks together to form a chain.

true

One noted disadvantage of cloud computing involves downtime.

true

One of the technologies on which web services are based is XML. XML stands for Extensible Markup Language.

true

Platform as a service is a cloud-based computing model where cloud service providers host the hardware and software needed for development on their own infrastructure, removing the need for developers to install this on their own devices.

true

The term "Web 2.0" refers to the second-generation Internet, which is based on interactivity and dynamic content and includes content shared online via social media.

true

To communicate, or send/receive information, on the Internet, both the sending and receiving devices must follow the TCP/IP system of rules for communicating with each other.

true

The term "Web 2.0" refers to the second-generation Internet, which is based on interactivity and dynamic content and includes content shared online via social media. Group starts

true.

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)