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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.

How does each additional block added to the blockchain strengthen the integrity of the entire chain?

Because each block contains information on recording time and sequence for both its transaction and the transaction immediately preceding it, with more blocks there is more transaction history information, making it difficult to falsify.

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 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)

Which of the four criteria is occurring when a network confirms that a transaction has not yet occurred on the blockchain?

a transaction is verified

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.

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

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

In addition to overall digital flexibility, technological savings, and increased collaboration, computing in the cloud provides organizations with

disaster recovery.

Which cryptocurrency offers a blockchain-based platform that can be used to develop decentralized applications?

ethereum

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.

With Web 3.0, everyday devices connected to the Web will become

smarter and more capable, given the improved support for the Internet of Things (IoT).

Which Web 2.0 feature utilizes application programming interfaces (APIs) to automate web content and/or processes?

software as a service (SaaS)

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.

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

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)

Which is the best explanation of how the World Wide Web (WWW) differs from the Internet?

The web is only one of many applications that runs on and is accessed through the Internet.

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

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

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

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.

The main advantage of the IPv6 format for IP addresses is that

it can accommodate many more addresses than the IPv4 format.

The amount of time that passes between when a device is asked to perform and when it completes the task is known as

latency.

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

Vendor agreements make it difficult to switch services.

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

Identify the correct domain name.

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.