MIS EXAM 3
Hardware firewall
A hardware firewall is a physical filtering component that inspects data packets from the network before they reach computers and other devices on a network. A hardware firewall is a free-standing unit that does not use the resources of the computers it is protecting, so there is no impact on processing performance.
client/server network
A network that uses centrally administered computers, known as servers, to enable resource sharing for and to facilitate communication between the other computers on the network.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A private, secure path across a public network that allows authorized users secure access to a company or other network
peer to peer network
A type of network that connects two client computers directly together.
Brian needs to use an expensive application that his work provides on his computer at the office. However, he's traveling with his laptop and won't be back in his office for another week. Then Brian remembers his employer also makes the application available to employees through the cloud. What does Brian need to do next to use this application?
Access the application through his laptop's browser
Cade uses social media sites to network with customers, coworkers, and other professionals in his industry. He blogs, shares articles, and comments on other people's content as well. Lately, one follower has been posting inappropriate, harassing comments on Cade's posts. What can Cade do to minimize the disruption this person is causing?
Block the person
Dillion writes weekly short stories that he also illustrates. He wants to post his stories online to increase his exposure and hopefully get a writing contract with a publisher. What type of digital communication technology would be the best fit for Dillion's goals?
Blog
Front-end database
Built using web languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Designed to be user friendly while limiting and streamlining the kinds of tasks a user can complete within the database
Cindy wants to sell her bicycle so she can upgrade to a newer one. What kind of transaction will most likely take place when Cindy sells her older bike?
C2C
What kind of software do you need to create a blog>
CMS
which company most likely relies almost solely on B2B transactions in their course of business?
Chemical supply company
Carlos is arranging a series of weekly conference calls for people in different parts of the world. Which of the following tools can he use to inform participants about the call details?
Digital calendar
Tammy spends time each day reading updates and news articles in her industry. She's always looking for new sources of quality information. What tool can best help her do this?
What can you do to make sure your online communications are civil and productive?
Follow netiquette guidelines
Dr. Davis wants to study the TV viewing habits of elementary school children. He selects 50 children from local schools to participate in his research. This group of students would be considered the
HIPAA
Frazer's mother recently experienced a stroke, and he needs to work from home for a while to help care for her. In what way will cloud computing most help Frazer in this situation?
He can remotely collaborate with teammates on projects, deadlines and events
Back-end database
Includes the database server hosting the data, some aspects of the DBMS and the database itself. Specially trained database administrators work with the back-end components to ensure a company's business data is safe, secure, and well-managed
When you tell your smartphone to check for any new email messages, what device does the smartphone communicate with?
Incoming mail server
Celeste is preparing to lead a training session during a webinar. How can she engage the audience and encourage active participation?
Incorporate polling questions
IaaS
Infrastructure as a Service. A cloud computing technology useful for heavily utilized systems and networks. Organizations can limit their hardware footprint and personnel costs by renting access to hardware such as servers. Compare to PaaS and SaaS.
Natural Language Processing
Interacting with a personal assistant phone app
Nancy runs her students' research papers through a plagiarism checker tool before grading them. What technology enables the plagiarism checker to keep improving its detection of poorly paraphrased text?
Machine learning (ML)
Adrian is having a problem with setting up a new printer in his office, and he can't find the answers to his questions in the owner's manual. Which of the following resources would be the best place for Adrian to ask his questions and get targeted responses?
Message board
When David posts his photos to a Facebook album, the Facebook site automatically places David's photos in chronological order by when they were taken and suggests places David might want to tag in the photos. How does Facebook know this information?
Metadata
Why might a blogger choose to post on a blogging network instead of posting on the blogger's own website?
More responses
Nonrelational Databases
NoSQL databases or nonrelational databases resolve many of the weakness of relational databases
PaaS
Platform as a Service. Provides cloud customers with an easy-to-configure operating system and on-demand computing capabilities. Compare to IaaS and SaaS.
Yuri is preparing for a certification exam in his industry and needs to study. However, he has a long commute for work each day where he's driving in crowded traffic. What form of digital communication would best help Yuri put this time to good use
Podcasts
Malcolm has a job interview tomorrow that will be conducted by video conference. What steps should he take today to prepare for the interview?
Prepare the background area
encryption
Process of converting readable data into unreadable characters to prevent unauthorized access.
Structured Query Language (SQL)
Programming language used to configure and interact with database's objects and data
Which learning model allows an AI system to develop its own strategies for solving problems or completing tasks?
Reinforcement learning
Kevin runs a small business, supplying auto parts to local mechanics. He stores the auto parts in his warehouse, delivers them to the mechanics' shops, and provides management and merchandising assistance to his clients. Kevin is a
SaaS
Amber just joined a new social networking site that her friend, Tracey, recommended. She's enjoying the online conversations and wants to connect with more people on the site. Which of the following is an effective and respectful way for Amber to expand her friend list?
Search for other people on the site she might already know
Saas
Software as a Service; a subscription service where you purchase licenses for software that expire at a certain date.
Melissa is an amateur photographer and plans to post her best photos on a media-sharing network. She wants to include descriptions to identify the photos for viewers. What should she add to the photos
Tags
Tazneen works for a manufacturing company that just set up a messaging platform for employees. Which of the following message types would be inappropriate for her to send at work?
Text messages containing bad news
Bandwidth
The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given amount of time.
Digital ethics
The set of legal and moral guidelines that govern the use of technology
Kori's department is learning how to use some new software. She wants to set up a knowledge base so team members can document what they're learning, easily share it with each other, and organize the information for easy reference later. Which type of digital media is best suited to their needs?
Wiki
network
a system of two or more devices linked by wires,cables or a telecommunications system (requires a combination of hardware and software)
Phising
an online con game used to attempt to gain access to personal information (emails)
E-business
any kind of business activity conducted online (video conferencing)
MAC address
code that is specific to a device
database
collection of data organized in a way that allows you to access, retrieve, and create reports of that data
Database management system (DBMS)
collection of programs used to interact with and manage data in the database
modem
communications device that connects a communications channel to a device (connects the network to the internet through an ISP)
Machine Learning
contacting a website's customer service using a chatbot feature on a website
Who enforces PCI compliance for merchants who accept credit card payments from customers?
credit card companies
router
device that connects two or more networks
Liena is thinking of running for her local school board and wants to use social media to reach supporters. Which of the following negative effects of social media might affect her campaign?
disinformation
private cloud
does not use the internet
Conducting a staff meeting online so employees from around the globe can join the discussion is an example of
e-business
Internet service provider (ISP)
enables the network to communicate with other networks that are also connect to the internet
ethernet
family of wired computer networking technologies commonly used in local area networks
software firewalls
filter incoming or outgoing network traffic depending on how they are configured
Social engineering
hackers use their social skills to trick people into revealing access credentials or other valuable information
Network attached storage devices (NAS)
hard derives that connect directly to a network and provide a centralized location for storing programs and data on large and small networks
reinforcement learning
how to maximize the cumulative reward
Which of the following email addresses would be the best fit for a business consultant?
Big Data
large and complex data sources that defy traditional data processing methods
Which of the following storage location does NOT give you access to your files over the internet by default?
local hard drive
public cloud
multiple customers use the same, internet-connected cloud (person or business pays a fee to use someone else's hardware)
social media
opportunity for sellers to showcase their products and advertise their websites
E-commerce
process of conducting buy and sell transactions on an electronic network
Business Intelligence (BI)
processes and technologies used for data analysis
RFID (radio frequency identification)
radio signals transmitted through antennas
Relational Database
rely on relationships between types of data to show how some data is related to other data
AI
technological use of logic and prior experience to stimulate human intelligence
cloud computing
the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.
Hub
transfers all data to all devices
switch
transfers data only to the intended recipient
which learning model allows an AI system to create its own categories of data without labeling these categories?
unsupervised learning
Supervised learning
use of labeled datasets to train algorithms that classify data or predict outcomes accurately
NFC (near field communication)
used in credit cards, smartphones and tickets to facilitate close-range communication
authentication
username, password, and biometrics
unsupervised learning
using a self-discovery method of finding naturally occurring patterns in a training data set
online marketplace
virtual meeting place for buyers and sellers
Online storefront
website or smartphone app for busing and selling products or services
Wi-FI
wireless technology used to connect computers, tablets, smartphones, and other devices to the internet