itech-100-03 Study question set for final exam

The following is an example of a ____ language: A. java B. HTML C. PHP D. query

D. query

In a customer database table, all information for one customer is kept in a: A. field B. query C. batch D. record

D. record

A code of ethics should address all of the following EXCEPT A. permission to record personal info B. policy on privacy C. intended use of recorded personal info D. scalability

D. scalability

A URL can specify the IP address of the web___ that houses a web page A. email recipient B. page C. client D. server

D. server

Arranging all customer records in customer number order is an example of what? A. inquiring B. filtering C. querying D. sorting

D. sorting

This IP address doesn't change everyday A. dynamic IP address B. unique IP address C. common name and number D. static IP address

D. static IP address

Data mining is: A. creating a database warehouse from many smaller databases B. batch processing using files stored on a mainframe computer C. a specialized type of program that is used in the mining industry D. finding and extracting hidden predictive info. from the data in large databases

D. finding and extracting hidden predictive info. from the data in large databases

The primary difference btwn a LAN and a WAN is the A. speed B. number of hardware devices C. variety of hardware devices D. geographical area

D. geographical area

A(n) ____ broadcasts messages to all devices connected to a LAN A. switch B. port C. NIC D. hub

D. hub

All of the following are top-level domains EXCEPT: A. .bus B. .net C. .info D. .com

A. .bus

A(n) ____ cable uses light waves to transmit multimedia and voice data A. copper B. fiber-optic C. coaxial D. twisted-pair

B. fiber-optic

Every host computer on the internet has a(n) _____ A. unique IP address B. DNS C. unique 15-digit number D. similar IP address

A. unique IP address

What does GAN stand for? A. Global area network or B. virtual global network

A. Global area network

A ____ is a network of computers in a close physical area A. LAN B. WAN C. MAN D. GAN

A. LAN

What does "MAN" stand for? A. Metropolitan area network B. Wide area network C. Local area network

A. Metropolitan area network

What is an "Algorithm" A. Page rank B. Variable name C. Variable label D. None of the above

A. Page rank

What abbreviation does WAN stand for? A. Wide area network B. Whimsical annotation network C. Neither A or B

A. Wide area network

_____ refers to the quanity of data that can b transmitted through a communication medium in a given amount of time: A. Bandwidth B. Attenuation C. Ethernet D. Megahertz

A. Bandwidth

Which dept. of the U.S. gov't developed the initial stages of the internet? A. Dept. of Defense B. Judicial dept. C. CIA D. Dept. of Commerce

A. Dept of Defense

___ is the part of the electronic business having to do with sales A. E-commerce B. Intranet C. Netware D. Extranet

A. E-commerce

Google's original algorithm was written to improve the way search engines looked for web pages by: A. counting the number of times other related web pages linked to it B. counting the number of times the key word or phrase appeared on the page C. having humans examine and rate each page D. counting the number of hits the page had received from the linked page

A. counting the number of times other related web pages linked to it

Database programs can do all the following EXCEPT: A. create graphics B. communication data C. alleviate information overload D. store and organize data

A. create graphics

When checking your bank account balance through the internet you use ____ processing: A. interactive B. digitization C. analog D. batch

A. interactive

The most basic computer network can be described as A. two or more computers that are linked together B. a min. of 5 computers linked together C. the internet D. the use of satellites linking computers together

A. two or more computers that are linked together

A broadband connection could be any of the following EXCEPT: A. cable modem B. dial-up C. wireless connection D. fiber-optic

B. dial-up

A hard-wired internet connection through a LAN is called a(n) ____ connection A. virtual B. indirect C. dedicated D. complete

C. dedicated

What is another term for "Data Mining"? A. Algorithm B. 'Knowledge Discovery' in databases C. Not either A or B

B. 'Knowledge Discovery' in databases

The Ethernet is A. A network B. A family of computer networking technologies for local area networks (LANs) and uses a bus or star topology C.Neither a or b

B. A family of computer networking technologies for local area networks (LANs) and uses a bus or star topology

A personal area network is possible bc of the wireless technology known as A. FireWire B. Bluetooth C. PDA D. USB

B. Bluetooth

The ___model represents transactions btwn end users facilitated by a third party A. B2B B. C2C C. B2B D. B2E

B. C2C

What abbreviation does LAN stand for? A. Wide area network B. Local area network C. Protocol network

B. Local area network

Each individual computer and networked peripheral attached to a LAN is a A. server B. node C. hub D. router

B. node

With the TCP protocol, a message is sent on the internet broken into____ A. clusters B. packets C. URLs D. addresses

B. packets

A newer PC will likely have an Ethernet ____ on the main circuit board so it can directly: A. jack B. port C. router D. cable

B. port

Open standards refers to A. software programs running on diff types of operating systems B. standards not owned by a company C. standards that are free to all parties D. standards used by all countries

B. standards not owned by a company

In a local area network, a ____ only transmits data to the destination node A. hub B. switch C. port D. NIC

B. switch

Database queries must be: A. filtered B. unambiguous C. based on reports D. contiguous

B. unambiguous

TCP/IP protocols define how info can be transferred btwn mchines and how machines on the network can be identified w/ ____ addresses: A. similar B. unique C. identical D. multiple

B. unique

The ___ systems model represents an interorganizational info system in which a company handles transactions within its own value chain an other businesses and organizations A. B2E B. B2B C. B2B D. C2C

C. B2B

A ____ manipulates data in a large collection of tables and cross references those tables A. PIM B. GIS C. DBMS D. SPSS

C. DBMS

What is the term that interconnects computers within a close area such as at a home, office, work, school, etc.? A. GAN B. Modem C. LAN

C. LAN (Local area network)

What is the term used for a computer network that covers a broad area nationally or metropolitan, etc. called? A. LAN B. GAN C. WAN

C. WAN

The IP protocol defines the ___ system of the internet A. search engine B. browser C. addressing D. packet

C. addressing

Most successful B2C Web sites offer all of the following EXCEPT: A. personalization B. customization C. product creation D. product support forums

C. product creation

In a customer database, a customers surname would be keyed into a(n) ____ field: A. computed B. numeric C. text D. key

C. text

A(n) ___ uses radio waves to carry info at high speed A. fiber-optic cable B. TI connection C. wireless connection D. phone cable

C. wireless connection

Producing paychecks twice a month is an example of _____ processing: A. real-time B. digitization C. interactive D. batch

D. batch

Which of the following is a legal IP address? A. 13.15.188.12.4 B. 123.44.1.14.1.55 C. 124.14.19 D. 144.12.18.8

D. 144.12.18.8

In what decade was ARPANET developed? A. 1950s B. 1970s C. 1980s D. 1960s

D. 1960s

What is the overview for explaining a MAN network? A. Two or more computers B. Communicating networks/devices C. Both A and B are combined in which are geographically separated in the same city but are still connected together D. A, B, and C are correct

D. A, B, and C are correct

What is a "Modem"? A. modulator demodulater B. Device that modulates an analog caner signal C. Device that signals to encode digital info. and transmitted data D. All the above

D. All the above

What types of services does a "cable modem" offer? A. Indirect services B. DSL C. Network bridging D. Both B and C

D. Both B and C

___ refers to sharing information, developing and maintaining business relationships and using telecommunications networks to conduct business: A. SEO B. B2C C. CRM D. E-business

D. E-business

The U.S. Dept. of Defense uses a(n) ____, which is a specialized network used to determine locations, maps, and directions using signals from satellites that are orbiting the earth A. mesh network B. MAN C. NIC D. GPS

D. GPS

All of the following are true statements about databases EXCEPT: A. Databases store large amounts of data B. Databases allow easy reorganization of data C. Using a database simplifies retrieving information D. Information from the database cannot be printed

D. Information from the database cannot be printed

A primary key field must: A. be stored in its own separate table B. be located in a minimum of three tables C. be a text field D. Uniquely identify a record

D. Uniquely identify a record

Google is a play on the term googol, which means: A. infinity in the negative direction B. one trillion C. a number more than can be counted D. a 1 followed by 100 zeroes

D. a 1 followed by 100 zeroes

The best concept for "Data Mining" is: A. Forecasting B. Risk and Probability C. Recommendations D. Finding sequences/ discovering actionable information through large sets of data using mathematical analysis' E. Grouping F. All of the above

E. All of the Above

What is a "Node"? A. Knot B. Connection point C. redistribution point D. Computer end point E. All of the above

E. All of the above

Another term for the most basic computer network can be described as: A. The internet B. 1 to 2 more computers that are linked together C. Data network D. Telecommunications network that allows more than 2 or more computer's to exchange data. E. Both C & D

E. Both C & D

Does a GAN network include global satellite internet networking that uses portable terminals for telephony? A. Yes B. No

Yes