BCOR 330: Unit 6
Describe the potential benefits of 5G networks to the Internet of Things (IoT). More than one answer may be correct.
5G connectivity has the potential to create truly connected cities. 5G networks may eventually allow for autonomous vehicles to safely interact with each other and their environment. 5G connectivity will greatly improve what businesses and individuals can do with connected devices.
From the following list, select the statement that correctly defines that type of network.
A PAN connects devices around an individual. The Internet connects LANs, WANs, and other Internet networks together.
What is a cloud deployment model?
A cloud deployment model defines the framework of a cloud environment.
Which of the following are applications of GIS? More than one answer may be correct. 13
A gas station uses the location of where travelers are when they search for a gas station on their mobile phone map to determine the best spot to put a billboard advertising their location. Three new neighborhoods are under construction in different parts of a large, rural town. A telecommunications company wants to determine the best locations for cell towers to service all three neighborhoods.
In order for a new block to be added to the blockchain, four criteria must be met. Which of the following are examples of the required criteria?
A hardware company purchases lumber. The digital signature of the vendor and consumer, as well as the transaction amount and date and time of purchase are stored on a block.
In order for a new block to be added to the blockchain, four criteria must be met. Which of the following are examples of the required criteria? More than one answer may be selected.
A hardware company purchases lumber. The digital signature of the vendor and consumer, as well as the transaction amount and date and time of purchase are stored on a block. An independent bookstore pays off a line of credit used to purchase a bulk order of J.K. Rowling's most recent novel.
Which of the following describe cloud computing in today's business environment? More than one answer may be correct.
A majority of global companies are using the cloud to backup and store data and information. Due to the cost-effective nature of cloud storage, many small businesses use it to back up data. Almost all organizations in the United States use the cloud.
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. Networks range in size from small home networks to the Internet, the world's largest network. Networks support many different software applications and online or offline services.
Which of the following is an example of an organization combining data analytics with GIS information? More than one answer may be correct.
A restaurant uses the location of users when they enter key word searches that lead to their online menu to determine where they should focus advertisements on their new delivery options. A clothing store texts a 25 percent off coupon to customers who have shopped in their store when they are within a two-mile radius of the store.
Which of the following are considered major cloud service providers? More than one answer may be correct.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a broad set of global cloud-based products. Google Cloud offers a suite of modular cloud computing services. Kamatera Performance Cloud offers a range of flexible cloud infrastructure services.
From the following list, select all the characteristics of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses.
An IP address can be static or permanently assigned to a device. An IP address can be translated into a domain name using recognizable words. An IP address in the IPv4 format uses four-decimal notation, such as 182.124.7.9.
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.
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. Better project management capabilities: leaders can easily share plans and schedules. Streamlined workflow: team members can easily add and update activities and duties.
Describe key features of content delivery networks (CDN). More than one answer may be correct.
CDNs are geographically distributed network server groups that work together to deliver web pages and other web content to users. CDNs provide more efficient delivery of Internet and Web content because the closer the CDN server is to the user geographically, the faster the content will be delivered. PoPs include various caching servers that assist in delivering content to website visitors within its operational proximity.
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.
From the following list, select all the characteristics of collaboration software that enhance the productivity of teams, groups, and organizations. 18
Dedicated workspaces are viewable and editable by approved users, regardless of their physical location. The software is cloud-based, removing the need for users to have specific software downloaded on a device.
Which statement describes part of the process for sending information on the Internet? More than one answer option may be correct.
Each device connecting to the Internet must have a network interface card (NIC) installed. Devices connect to the Internet using either network cables or wireless technologies. Modems and routers are connected to the Internet via an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Which of the following are correct regarding blockchain? More than one answer may be selected.
For business contracts, blockchain makes it almost impossible to change any information in a contract. This is advantageous for businesses that are dealing with multiple contracts. 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. Blockchain can be used to assist with quality assurance by tracing mistakes and errors in manufacturing back to where they occurred.
Which statement correctly defines the components of the World Wide Web (WWW)? More than one answer may be correct.
HTTP is a protocol for the transmission of hypermedia documents (such as HTML) and was designed for communication between web browsers and web servers. A URL is the address of a document or other content/resources found on the web.content/resources found on the web. HTML is a language commonly used format for publishing web documents and content.
What is the second step in the process of sending a message via the Internet?
Identify the correct domain name.
Which of the following statements about blockchain are true? More than one answer may be selected.
In blockchain, the previous hash links two blocks together, which prevents anyone from inserting a block where one should not be. At its inception, members of a newly created blockchain network must agree to the rules and guidelines that will govern their blockchain.
Which of the following applications or services will Web 3.0 be built to support? More than one answer may be correct.
IoT, SaaS, ubiquitous computing
Which of the following are correct statements about Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)? More than one answer may be correct.
It can grow with a company as its usage increases. It uses the cloud to assist in running a client's information systems.
List examples of software as a service (SaaS). More than one answer may be correct.
Microsoft Office 365 Google apps Smartsheet
Which of the following correctly identify National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cloud computing deployment models? More than one answer may be correct.
Private cloud infrastructure is extended to a single organization with multiple consumers e.g., business units. Public cloud infrastructure is for open use by the general public. It may be owned, managed, and operated by a business, academic, or government organization, or some combination of them.
From the following list, select all the statements that correctly describe Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. 8
TCP/IP is a suite of communication protocols (standards/rules/guidelines) used to connect devices to the Internet. TCP/IP can be used as a private network communications protocol for private networks including intranets and extranets. TCP/IP covers how software applications communicate across networks and how data packets are assembled and reassembled once they reach their destination.
What is occurring when a call placed on a cellular network is "dropped?" More than one answer may be correct.
The call was unable to be relayed from the tower it initially connected with to a network of other cell towers. The mobile switching station that your phone connected to was unable to maintain a connection with the mobile switching station of the person you're calling.
Troy is sending an email from his smartphone using his school's free Wi-Fi network. From the following list, select all the basic connections that must be made to send the email.
The phone's NIC must wirelessly connect it to the school's Wi-Fi network. The school's network router must connect to the school's ISP. The school's ISP must connect to the Internet.
Why would a vendor agreement be a disadvantage of cloud computing? 12
Vendor agreements make it difficult to switch services.
Describe web services. More than one answer may be correct.
Web services are a set of software technologies. Web services allow for the exchange of information between two systems and are not tied to any one operating system or programming language. Web services can be used to create apps that link different systems of different organizations and to build open-standard based web applications.
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.
Which of the following is one of the primary components that enable networks and individual devices to connect to the Internet?
a "backbone" of connected hardware and a suite of Internet protocol software
Which of the following are features of virtual private networks (VPNS)? More than one answer may be selected.
allows for encrypted communications between computera allows remote workers to connect to the company network when working from home
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
Which cryptocurrency shares features with a previous cryptocurrency but is technologically enhanced?
bitcoin cash
Which of the following services are often provided by platform as a service (PaaS) vendors? More than one answer may be selected.
build scalable apps without having to write any code provide social media capabilities host hardware and software
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.
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 service 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
A computer network must be connected to the Internet to support 17
communicating via email with people on other networks.
The purpose of the application protocol layer of TCP/IP is to 18
define how email programs and other software communicate within and across networks.
Describe the benefits 5G networks will provide cell phone carriers and users. More than one answer may be correct.
faster connections and data transfer speeds greater capacity lower latency
Which of the following is a common method of connecting a LAN to the Internet? More than one answer may be correct. 15
fiber optic cables ethernet cables coaxial cables
Select which entities in a connected city may benefit from increased data generated by 5G networks. More than one answer may be correct. 6
first responders city planners utility companies
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
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.
hash digital fingerprint unique identifier
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? 20
infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
What are the advantages of software as a service (SaaS)? More than one answer may be correct.
instant access, downloads, and usability frequent application updates offered relatively low upfront costs
The main advantage of the IPv6 format for IP addresses is that 14
it can accommodate many more addresses than the IPv4 format.
While bitcoin is one of the most well-known cryptocurrencies, there are others. Which of the following are popular cryptocurrencies? More than one answer may be selected. 15
litecoin etherium
For the IoT to work properly, you must have which of the following?
network device data
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.
on-demand self service broad network access resource pooling
What type of computer users are considered miners?
people who validate cryptocurrency transactions on the digital ledger
The basic types of computer networks include which of the following? More than one answer may be correct. 16
personal area network (PAN) local area network (LAN) wide area network (WAN)
From the following list, select the functions of an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 17
providing an Internet Protocol (IP) address providing access or a gateway to the resources on the Internet paying for their customers' access to the Internet
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
Examples of IoT devices include which of the following? More than one answer may be correct. 3
smart TVs home security cameras smart speakers
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? 7
software as a service (SaaS)
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
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)
