COMM 280 QUIZZES
Why would it be foolish for a wireless carrier (like AT&T) to dedicate 5G resources to support IoT devices? - the market is not expected to have IoT devices until 2020 -IoT devices would quickly overwhelm the new 5G network with 4K video -it would be a waste of resources since IoT devices could use a 2G network -IoT devices utilize WiFi -IoT devices do not need wireless capability
(not IoT devices utilize WiFi)
Which of the following was not cited by the former FTC Chairwoman as an IoT challenge? -inadequate security -unexpected uses of consumer data -ubiquitous data collection -data minimization
(not inadequate security)
With regards to the Ericsson IoT data, which segment represents the largest market opportunity in 2021? -fixed phones -PC/laptop/tablet -mobile phones -non-cellular IoT -Cellular IoT
(not mobile phones)
How many classes exist in the Telephone Switch Hierarchy? -3 -7 -5 -4 -6
5
With Channel Aggregation, how many channels can be combined and what is the maximum channel size? -4,40 MHz -4,80 MHz -3,60 MHz -5,100 MHz -6,120 MHz
5,100 MHz
When the wireless industry matured, how many carriers emerged as Tier 1 carriers and how many technologies were adopted? -6 carriers, 3 technologies -3 carriers, 2 technologies -5 carriers, 5 technologies -4 carriers, 2 technologies -8 carriers, 4 technologies
6 carriers, 3 technologies
With regards to the Core Internet Elements, where would your Cable internet connection reside? -connection layer -physical layer -application layer content layer transport layer
?????
Which of the following companies owns AWS? -atlas cloud solutions -amazon -ADT -AT&T -Apple
amazon
With regards to the Core Internet Elements, where would Snapchat reside? -content layer -application layer -physical layer -transport layer -connection layer
application layer
In reviewing the data for worldwide smartphone users, where do more than 50% of the users reside? -asia-pacific -north america -Eastern Europe -western europe -latin america
asia-pacific
What is a "freemium" business model? -premium functionality is free if you provide personal data for free -premium functionality is free after using the base functionality for 12 months -base functionality is free and premium features must include advertisements -premium functionality is free for the first 6 months
base functionality is free and premium features need to be purchased
In the early days of wireless communications, what was the concept of Roaming? -it was a required messaging app -it was a prepaid service -carriers accounted for coverage gaps and allowed their users to connect to a competitor's network -it was a mapping feature -it located the closest FaceTime contact
carriers accounted for coverage gaps and allowed their users to connect to a competitor's network
With regards to Video, which of the following is not considered an element of video formatting? -container -certification -compression -codec
certification
Which cellular network element only carries cellular system data and is primarily responsible for call setup? -voice channel -control channel -MSC -MTSO
control channel
What are the three elements of the framework we reviewed to leverage the Internet? -create, edit, engage -concept, build, launch -design, develop, distribute -build, edit, consume -design, alter, consume
create, edit, engage
Which of the following was not cited by the former FTC Chairwoman as an IoT challenge? -inadequate security -unexpected uses of consumer data -ubiquitous data collection -data minimization
data minimization
With regards to 3D printing, which of the following statements is false? -3D printing has been used to print prosthetic limbs -ford has been using 3D printing as part of the development of new vehicles -disney has taken legal action to stop 3D printed Star Wars characters -rolls-royce completed a test flight with 3D printed parts -GE aviation was the first to receive FAA approval to use a 3D printed part in an airplane
disney has taken legal action to stop 3D printed Star Wars characters
What is the name of the company that created a 3D printed chassis for their Blade supercar? The goal is to reduce the adverse environmental impacts of producing new cars. -toyota -nissan -ford -divergent 3D -honda
divergent 3D
Dave Leopold is currently the Senior Director of Content Production Technologies. Which of the following is the field where Dave began his career and the one that helps frame his perspective when working through challenges in his current role? -accountant -editor musician -poet -actor
editor
Amazon acquired Mojang in 2012 for $8.9 billion and has made it available on their Twitch platform. -true -false
false
Another significant benefit associated with Digital Badges is the global certification process that is required to ensure that all badges adhere to the same set of guidelines and measurement criteria. -true -false
false
Apple generates the bulk of their revenue through digital content sales. -true -false
false
As a demonstration of their faith in the cloud market, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have transitioned all of their most sensitive company data to the cloud. -true -false
false
As internet access increased, the smartphone market experienced dramatic growth in 2017. -true -false
false
By increasing the number of connected devices, network security also increases since it will be easier to identify a compromised device. -true -false
false
Dave Leopold indicated that content owners are no longer willing to distribute their content on platforms if they aren't able to generate direct revenue from those platforms. -true -false
false
Dave Leopold indicated that the most exciting aspect of AR/VR is that the standards for content distribution were completed before the devices were introduced to the market. -true -false
false
Due to the risk associated with prescription medications, the FDA has ruled that it will not allow the use of 3D printed medication. -true -false
false
For a data packet, the Trailer provides information regarding the originating and destination address. -true -false
false
Heard is a new social media company that utilizes badges and was recently acquired by Facebook. -true -false
false
In 2007, the iPhone was launched exclusively with Verizon. -true -false
false
In December 2016, OneWeb secured $1.2 billion in funding from AT&T. -true -false
false
In reviewing the Digital in 2018 data, Snapchat emerged as the #1 app with regards to the number of downloads and the number of monthly active users. -true -false
false
Minecraft has demonstrated that the most critical element for gaming success is to develop superior graphic capabilities. -true -false
false
Nokia was the first company to successfully complete a portable call. -true -false
false
One of the benefits of cloud-based email products is that the data is synchronized between the device and the cloud. As such, all of the email data residing on the device is backed up to the cloud. -true -false
false
Similar to Apple, Google introduced their own proprietary (closed) mobile operating system, called Android. -true -false
false
Since the majority of the data centers and technology companies reside within the United States, the United States is considered the owner of the Internet. -true -false
false
The Gates Foundation has supported Google's OpenBadges initiative to drive awareness and adoption of Digital Badges. -true -false
false
The introduction of 5G networks is considered a prerequisite for IoT adoption given the anticipated data transfer needs between connected IoT devices. -true -false
false
The landline telephone switch hierarchy consists of three classes. -true -false
false
The vast majority (more than 70%) of Twitter's monthly active users reside in the U.S. market. -true -false
false
To appease privacy advocates, all digital assistants have software that can detect a child's voice and will immediately cease recording information once a child's voice has been identified. -true -false
false
With regards to User-Generated Content, a 4K television would be considered a User-Generated Content source. -true -false
false
With regards to audio, the quality of an MP3 file is considered superior to a CD. -true -false
false
Yammer acquired Lynda.com in 2017 for $8.5 billion. -true -false
false
What is the name of the European Commission's new Data Privacy laws? -european privacy standards (EPS) -general data protection regulation (GDPR) -european strategy promoting privacy (ESPP) -european user privacy standard (EUPS)
general data protection regulation (GDPR)
Which email provider initially offered free email service in exchange for scanning the content of your email messages? This provider disclosed in June, 2017 that they will no longer read the content of email messages. -verizon -yahoo -microsoft -AOL -google
In discussing Messaging apps that are downloaded for free, what was one of the company benefits of having the user access the product multiple times per day? -reduces the potential for DDoS attacks -reduces the possibility for identity theft -increases app security -increases advertising revenue -reduces the need to store data
increases advertising revenue
With regards to the Pew Research Center Study, which of the following statements is false? -internet adoption among people 65+ is decreasing -internet adoption across all age groups is increasing -internet adoption across all US adults is increasing -internet adoption across all income levels is increasing
internet adoption among people 65+ is decreasing
Which of the following companies applied the elements of "social" towards the development of a professional network? -linkedin -careerbuilder -yahoo -fb -monster
Which company acquired LinkedIn in June of 2016 for $26.2 billion? -IBM -salesforce -careerbuilder -monster -microsoft
microsoft
Which company acquired Yammer in July of 2012 for $1.2 billion? -google -IBM -microsoft -amazon -apple
microsoft
What percentage of the world's population is still without internet access? -more than 50% -more than 60% -more than 80% -more than 70% -more than 90%
more than 50% ?????
Which company developed the OpenBadges initiative to drive awareness and adoption of Digital Badges? -amazon -mozilla -apple -microsoft -google
mozilla
Which two companies were profiled when reviewing the perils of social media? -microsoft, yahoo -myspace, yahoo -aol, yahoo -aol, microsoft -myspace, aol
myspace, aol
Which of the following would not be considered a VoIP benefit? -national security -portability -saves money -global -scalability
national security
What is the name of the Google initiative that is seeking to provide Internet connectivity via a network of balloons? -oneweb -project loon -internet.org -helium -skybender
project loon
Which of the following would not be considered a limitation of legacy software development? -challenges with software version control and upgrade process -remote content storage for software files and applications -slower software development cycles -bundled products created complex software
remote content storage for software files and applications
Compared to a circuit switched network, what are the two benefits associated with using a packet switched network? -scalability and resource utilization -header and trailer -safety and latency -security and reliability -reliability and redundancy
scalability and resource utilization
In Dave Leopold's current role, what product has emerged as a significant content distribution platform for his company? Dave referenced forming a team that was specifically dedicated to supporting this product. -valve -Alexa -xbox -playstation -snapchat
snapchat
Which company (not owned by Facebook) has experienced a dramatic growth in Daily Number of Photos Shared? -google+ -snapchat -twitter -pinterest
snapchat
Which messaging-centric company has experienced tremendous growth and may challenge Facebook's social media dominance? -Tumblr -vine -google+ -snapchat
snapchat
In reviewing Pew Research data, which two platforms emerged as popular social platforms for people ages 18 to 24? -fb & yt -ig & twitter -snap & ig -fb & twitter -snapchat & yt
snapchat and instagram
Which of the following best describes the intent of a DDoS attack? -to screen scrape data from websites -to subject a user to ransomware -to overwhelm the target system with numerous, simultaneous, page requests -to conduct bogus financial transactions -to conduct identity theft
to overwhelm the target system with numerous simultaneous, page requests
3D printers can support different types of component material ranging from plastic to chocolate. -true -false
true
A carrier wave is an electromagnetic wave that can be modulated, as in frequency, amplitude, or phase, to transmit speech, music, images, or other signals. -true -false
true
A pair of transmit signals (base station and mobile device) form the channel. -true -false
true
According to their Q318 report, the majority (more than 50%) of Facebook's revenue is generated from Advertising. -true -false
true
After acquiring Nextel, Sprint ultimately decided to shut down the iDEN and WiMAX networks. -true -false
true
Android is the most widely adopted smartphone operating system in the world. -true -false
true
Bubbly is a social media company that creates voice posts with filters and effects. The product can be used with smartphones and traditional devices via SMS text. -true -false
true
Digital Badges provide the opportunity to create a more comprehensive view into an individual's skills & talents. -true -false
true
For packet switched networks, the router prioritizes data packets and sends the packets to their intended destination. -true -false
true
Heidi Gerber-Salins discussed that audio is a 360 experience whereas video is a directional experience. -true -false
true
In reviewing The Many Facets of "Social", Google Drive would fall into the category of "Increase productivity by sharing files". -true -false
true
In terms of wireless network options, a Femtocell provides the largest coverage area and has a signal range up to 30 kilometers. -true -false
true
Japanese based LINE Corporation offers a feature-rich product with broad market appeal that possibly offers a view into the next "platform" for social media. -true -false
true
Listening to a recorded phone conversation would be an example of accessing "data" whereas call records (who a person called) would be considered "metadata". -true -false
true
One of the benefits associated with cloud-based products is that consumers had the freedom to switch Internet Service Providers and retain their email account (Yahoo!, Gmail). -true -false
true
One of the challenges associated with legacy software development practices (i.e. not cloud), was the physical distribution of software. As a result, software upgrades across the consumer base were inconsistent and version control became a problem. -true -false
true
One of the challenges of creating video on your smartphone is that the camera capabilities of the device exceed its audio capabilities. In addition, the microphone to capture audio is oftentimes not facing the subject when recording the video. -true -false
true
Over eighty percent (80%) of Millennials indicated that their smartphone never leaves their side, night or day. -true -false
true
The AWS Virtuous Circle ultimately results in price reductions for customers. -true -false
true
The Domain Name System (DNS) changes the URL name to an IP Address. For example, users can enter www.psu.edu and DNS will change the URL name to an IP address - 128.118.146.130 -true -false
true
The Internet is a global collaboration. No single person, entity or government runs the Internet. -true -false
true
When reviewing New Technology Adoption Curves, the Internet has achieved 25% market adoption faster than Televisions. -true -false
true
With lossy compression, file sizes are reduced by permanently deleting data. When the file is uncompressed, the data loss may be noticeable. -true -false
true
With regards to AR/VR, Dave Leopold indicated that the user's freedom to choose their viewing experience and direction presents unique challenges for the content creators. -true -false
true
With regards to the 2018 Global Games Market data we reviewed, mobile games will generate more than 50% of the revenue of the global market. -true -false
true
With the introduction of the iPhone, the balance of power shifted in the wireless industry and consumers switched wireless carriers just to get the iPhone. -true -false
true
Which company acquired Vine in 2012? -microsoft -salesforce -google -twitter -fb
Which of the following companies is not considered a leader in the Information as a Service (IaaS) market? -amazon -microsoft -google -verizon
verizon
Where does guest speaker Dave Leopold currently work? -disney -netflix -21st century fox -viacom -comcast
viacom
Which of the following companies is not a part of the Facebook community? -facebook messenger -whatsapp -vine -ig
vine
Which of the following companies markets themselves as an image-based social network that is a destination for young people around the world seeking inspiration, self expression, and creativity? -wanelo -line -we heart it -heard -bubbly
we heart it
What is the name of the process utilized by 3D printing? -eco manufacturing -smart manufacturing -additive manufacturing -joined manufacturing -minimal manufacturing
additive manufacturing
What is the name of the IoT network alternative that is based on an open standard, providing alliance members with the ability to collaborate, share knowledge, and drive interoperability? -LoRa -OFDMA -EVDO -RPMA -CDMA
LoRa
What is the name of the IoT network alternative that is based on an open standard, providing alliance members with the ability to collaborate, share knowledge, and drive interoperability? -RPMA -EVDO -LoRa -CDMA -OFDMA
LoRa
What is the name of the game that promoted experimentation and offered a canvas for players to use their imagination? -space invaders -minecraft -call of duty -grand theft auto -Mario brothers
Minecraft
Where does Professor Heidi Gerber-Salins currently teach? -Morgan state university -stanford -university of maryland -university of Pennsylvania -carniegie melon
Morgan state university
Which wireless carrier obtained a waiver from the FCC to integrate SMR licenses with iDEN network technology? -AT&T -sprint -verizon -nextel -t-mobile
Nextel
Which of the following image format types was specifically designed for web usage, was considered a replacement for GIF but does not support image animation? -TIFF -JPEG -PNG -BMP -AIFF
PNG
