Deck 22: Remote, Nomadic, and Mobile Systems

Question 1

________ refers to the use of networked computers while in motion.

A) Remote access
B) Mobile access
C) Remote desktop software
D) Nomadic access

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Client virtualization ________.

A) hosts multiple operating systems
B) creates a virtualized network addressing space within or across network subnets
C) completely abstracts logical storage from physical storage
D) enables users to run their desktop on different computers

Answer 2

D

Question 3

________ is the ability to provide computer-based activity or action at a distance.

A) Remote access
B) Mobile computing
C) Mobile access
D) Nomadic access

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Mobile access is the ability to provide computer-based activity or action at a distance.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of mobile access?

A) a professional accessing a network at work while at home or on vacation
B) the use of teleconferencing, Webinars, and videoconferencing, to facilitate collaboration
C) a businessman accessing the Web or email while riding in a train or on an airplane
D) the use of cameras and motion-sensing equipment to issue tickets for red light and speeding violations

Question 6

________ are devices that wirelessly connect to a WAN using cell phone technology and provide wireless connectivity to computers located in close proximity to the hub.

A) Wireless hotspot hubs
B) Ethernet hubs
C) Network switches
D) Wireless repeater

Question 7

A business traveler who accesses networks at work from a hotel or an airport lobby is using nomadic access.

Question 8

Client virtualization is also called ________.

A) network virtualization
B) memory virtualization
C) desktop virtualization
D) storage virtualization

Question 9

Which of the following is the best example of nomadic access?

A) use of teleconferencing, Webinars, and videoconferencing, to facilitate collaboration
B) a businessman accessing a network at work while at home or on vacation
C) a professional accessing the Web or email while riding in a train or on an airplane
D) use of cameras and motion-sensing equipment to issue tickets for red light and speeding violations

Question 10

Drones and other unoccupied military equipment are examples of remote systems.

Question 11

With nomadic access,users access networks while travelling from site to site.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of action at a distance?

A) telesurgery
B) Webinars
C) teleconferencing
D) Youtube videos

Question 13

Which of the following is a possible consequence of communication at a distance on industry structure?

A) It will lower the entry barriers for substitute products and services.
B) More and more routine work will go to the highest bidder.
C) Rivalry between companies will decrease as each will have a wider market.
D) Personal and professional life become blended because workers are always reachable.

Question 14

Dodge offers ________ in its Ram trucks for contractors who need a nomadic office at construction sites.

A) network switches
B) wireless hotspot hubs
C) network taps
D) wireless repeaters

Question 15

Which of the following is a possible consequence of action at a distance?

A) It reduces the need for local support staff.
B) It decreases the value of superior skills.
C) It increases the value of robotics.
D) It increases the value of local mediocrity.

Question 16

Which of the following is the most likely consequence of communication at a distance?

A) Routine work will move to the highest bidders.
B) Recreational travel will occupy a smaller proportion of the travel industry.
C) Management and managers will have to become multicultural.
D) Experts such as lecturers will have smaller audiences.

Question 17

________ virtualization is the one in which one operating system acts as a host to other operating systems.

A) Storage
B) Desktop
C) Server
D) Database

Question 18

With ________,users access networks from different locations,but not while in motion from site to site.

A) mobile access
B) remote access
C) nomadic access
D) mobile computing

Question 19

Many remote systems are designed to provide services in dangerous locations.

Question 20

________ can be divided into two categories: Communication at a distance and action at a distance.

A) Mobile computing
B) Nomadic access
C) Remote access
D) Mobile access

Question 21

Mobile access refers to the use of networked computers while in motion.

Question 22

The need for local support staff decreases with tele-action.

Question 23

With client virtualization,the virtual machine hosts multiple instances of a client,instead of hosting multiple operating systems.

Question 24

Nomadic and mobile access raises barriers to entry because companies that find ways to incorporate such access will set the bar higher for rivals who will need similar capabilities to compete.

Question 25

Wireless hotspot hubs provide wireless connectivity to computers located in close proximity to the hub.

Question 26

One of the consequences of action at a distance will be increased value for superior skills,while the value of local mediocrity will be reduced.

Question 27

If a computer is a virtual client in the cloud,everything is always synchronized because there's only one version.

Question 28

Client virtualization is also called network virtualization.

Question 29

Client virtualization enables users to run their desktop on different computers.

Question 30

Define remote access.Give examples of the use of remote access systems.

Question 31

One likely consequence of communication at a distance is an increase in business travel.

Question 32

Summarize the impact of widely available nomadic and remote access on business and work style.

Question 33

Each hosted operating system is called a virtual machine and each such machine has no control of the assets it is assigned.

Question 34

A typical example of nomadic access is accessing the Web or email while riding in a train.

Question 35

Define nomadic and mobile access systems with an example.

Question 36

List the consequences of communication at a distance.

Question 37

Define a virtual machine.

Question 38

Webinars are an example of action at a distance.

Question 39

With ever-increasing communication at a distance,more and more routine work will flow to the lowest bidder.

Question 40

Data aggregators gather information about purchases,travel patterns,and tax payments.