Computer Networks & the Internet

Describe how 5G connectivity will support IoT. More than one answer may be correct.

5G connectivity will allow for faster connection speeds, greater data capacity, and lower latency, 5G connectivity will allow for greater data capacity, 5G connectivity will allow for lower latency

Which of the following is true about geographic information systems (GIS)? More than one answer may be correct.

A GIS uses a global positioning system (GPS) powered by at least 24 satellites, Combined with GPS, GIS is used to guide the transport of goods to different locations, Spatial data generated from GIS is used by organizations to make better decisions

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

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

From the following list, select all the characteristics of collaboration software that enhance the productivity of teams, groups, and organizations.

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.

A doctor in a small, private practice is looking for a safe way to share and receive patient information with other doctors his patients go to for care. She wants to make sure that any system she uses guarantees her patients privacy and abides by all local, state, and federal regulations (including HIPPA). Her tech adviser recommends a system that uses blockchain. Why would this be a good system for this type of information?

In blockchain, each record of a patient's data would be encrypted as a secure "block" of data; only authorized users would be able to access it

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

How does VPN software ensure that people accessing a network are authorized to do so?

VPN software authenticates users

Which cryptocurrency shares features with a previous cryptocurrency but is technologically enhanced?

bitcoin cash

Amazon, Kamatera, Salesforce, and Google are all examples of

cloud service providers

A computer network must be connected to the Internet to support

communicating via email with people on other networks

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

disaster recovery

According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) there are four cloud computing deployment models. Community cloud is a cloud deployment model where cloud infrastructure is provided to multiple business units within an organization.

false

An instant computing infrastructure composed of processing, data storage, and a variety of other computing resources provided by a cloud vendor to assist in running an organization's information systems is referred to as platform as a service.

false

Created in 2008, bitcoin cash remains the most widely traded and respected cryptocurrency.

false

Cryptocurrency allows people to share a digital ledger across a network of computers without a central source of control because no single entity has the ability to tamper with the records.

false

Trello is a collaboration hub that is composed of channels where teams and members of the organization can communicate, thus replacing email and making communication seamless.

false

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

Select which entities in a connected city may benefit from increased data generated by 5G networks. More than one answer may be correct.

first responders, city planners, utility companies

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

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.

litecoin, etherium

Examples of IoT devices include which of the following? More than one answer may be correct.

smart TVs, home security cameras, smart speakers

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.

All Internet-connected devices (routers, modems, etc.) have an Internet Protocol Address which identifies the device and allows it to communicate with the other devices on a computer network, including the Internet.

true

One benefit of cloud computing is flexibility.

true