Deck 14: Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications

Question 1

Bluetooth has line-of-sight limitations.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A quick response (QR) code offers a smaller storage capacity compared to standard universal product codes (UPC) barcodes.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Alconac Systems, a software start-up company, uses a technology in which the employees have to key in certain names and their respective codes to access information from different departments. Given this information, it can be concluded that Alconac Systems uses _____ to access information from different departments.

A) pull technology
B) artificial intelligence
C) push technology
D) data mining

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Google AppEngine is an example of a private cloud service.

Question 5

Active radio frequency identification (RFID) tags have internal power supply.

Question 6

A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag provides a generic identification for a credit or debit card carrying the tag.

Question 7

Push technology can be effective for both business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) marketing.

Question 8

Which of the following is true of push technology?

A) It cannot provide customized information automatically.
B) It cannot update Web content in real time.
C) It streamlines the process of users getting software updates.
D) It requires users to state their needs before providing information.

Question 9

Augmented reality users are immersed in the virtual world while interacting with objects.

Question 10

Pull technology is adequate for marketing certain products and services and for providing customized information.

Question 11

Utility computing is incompatible with the software as a service (SaaS) model.

Question 12

In grid computing, each participant is referred to as a branch.

Question 13

Compared with Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) theoretically has faster data transfer rates and a longer range.

Question 14

In an exocentric environment of virtual reality (VR), users can interact with objects.

Question 15

People can enter other cave automatic virtual environments (CAVEs) in other locations, no matter how far away they are geographically.

Question 16

With _____, a Web server delivers information to users, who have signed up for the service, instead of waiting for them to request the information be sent to them.

A) push technology
B) pull technology
C) virtual reality technology
D) radio frequency identification technology

Question 17

Nanomaterials have been applied as coatings on eyewear for increased comfort.

Question 18

With the _____, users do not need to be concerned with new software versions and compatibility problems because the application service providers (ASPs) offer the most recent version of the software.

A) software distribution model
B) software as a service model
C) radio frequency identification model
D) automatic virtual environment model

Question 19

In virtual environment (VR) terminology, the everyday physical world is referred to as a "micro environment."

Question 20

Ziffcorp, an IT firm, uses a technology that automatically updates the antivirus software in all the computers in the firm whenever the software becomes outdated. It is evident that Ziffcorp uses _____ for automatically updating the antivirus software.

A) pull technology
B) artificial intelligence technology
C) push technology
D) data mining technology

Question 21

Saving data on the application service provider's (ASP's) servers instead of on users' own workstations might cause:

A) inconvenience for those who work in different locations.
B) the data to be exposed to theft by attackers.
C) the data to become immune to change.
D) problems related to the compatibility of the software versions.

Question 22

Which of the following is true of a cave automatic virtual environment (CAVE)?

A) It consists of white modules arranged in a grid on a black background.
B) It is developed to make computers faster and smaller, with more memory.
C) It consists of a cube-shaped room in which the walls are rear-projection screens.
D) It is environment friendly and produces green energy systems.

Question 23

Which of the following is a problem associated with virtual reality (VR) systems?

A) VR systems cannot be of any assistance to the disabled.
B) VR systems cannot be used in educational games and simulation.
C) VR systems can cause confusion between the VR environment and the real environment.
D) VR systems can increase the cost of training airline pilots.

Question 24

_____ radio frequency identification (RFID) tags can be embedded in a sticker or under the human or animal skin.

A) Active
B) Passive
C) Open
D) Closed

Question 25

In the context of virtual reality (VR) technology, _____ refers to giving users the sense that they are in another location, even one geographically far away, and can manipulate objects as though they are actually in that location.

A) immersion
B) inherence
C) telepresence
D) interaction

Question 26

One of the major disadvantages of application service providers (ASPs) is that they:

A) are highly expensive and deliver information at a slow rate.
B) do not guarantee that applications will fully meet an organization's needs.
C) do not provide any level of technical support to an organization.
D) often fail to keep applications up to date despite users' requests.

Question 27

A(n) _____ is a simulated environment designed for users to interact via avatars.

A) real world
B) virtual world
C) artificial neural network
D) personal area network

Question 28

A _____ can be used to create and test prototypes, develop interfaces, and simulate factory layouts and assembly lines, without investing in physical equipment and layouts.

A) rapid prototyping machine
B) cave automatic virtual environment
C) radio frequency identification tag
D) quick response code

Question 29

In the context of application software providers (ASPs), which of the following is also known as on-demand software?

A) Assembly software
B) Software as a service
C) Software as a product
D) Systems software

Question 30

Which of the following statements is true of passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tags?

A) They have no internal power supply.
B) They have a shorter life expectancy than active RFID tags.
C) They do not require an antenna to absorb signals.
D) They are more reliable than active RFID tags.

Question 31

A _____ is a small electronic device consisting of a microchip and an antenna and performs the same task as bar codes.

A) global positioning system
B) bluetooth low energy device
C) quick response code
D) radio frequency identification tag

Question 32

In a virtual reality (VR) environment, enabling users to act on objects, such as using a data glove to pick up and move objects, is known as _____.

A) interaction
B) simulation
C) telepresence
D) immersion

Question 33

Usually, active radio frequency identification (RFID) tags _____ than passive RFID tags.

A) are more reliable
B) have less internal energy
C) have a narrower signal range
D) last longer

Question 34

In a virtual reality (VR) environment, giving objects texture and shading for a three-dimensional (3D) appearance is known as _____.

A) interaction
B) simulation
C) transmission
D) immersion

Question 35

_____ radio frequency identification (RFID) tags have no internal power supply.

A) Active
B) Passive
C) Transponder
D) Beacon

Question 36

In the context of virtual reality (VR) technology, the main technology used in an exocentric environment is _____.

A) quick response codes
B) grid computations
C) 3D graphics
D) nanotechnologies

Question 37

In the context of virtual reality (VR), allowing users in different locations to interact and manipulate the same world at the same time by connecting two or more virtual worlds is known as _____.

A) full-body immersion
B) networked communication
C) simulation
D) interaction

Question 38

Identify the component of a virtual reality (VR) system that generates and manipulates high-quality graphics.

A) The central coordinating processor and software system
B) Visual and aural systems
C) The manual control system
D) Radio frequency identification systems

Question 39

Which of the following is an advantage of application service providers (ASPs)?

A) They offer software customized to users' needs.
B) They integrate a customer's other applications and systems easily.
C) They ensure that software is kept up to date, based on users' requests.
D) They ensure that applications fully meet an organization's needs.

Question 40

_____ uses computer-generated, three-dimensional images to create the illusion of interaction in a real-world environment.

A) Nanotechnology
B) Cloud computing
C) Virtual reality
D) Grid computing

Question 41

In the context of cloud computing, infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is also known as _____.

A) platform as a service
B) software as a service
C) hardware as a service
D) backend as a service

Question 42

Wytes Pharmaceuticals wants to shift its list of inventory to a cloud so that its different branches can access it easily. The company needs a cloud computing option that would offer the highest cost savings and would require the least amount of involvement by IT managers. Which of the following cloud computing options would be the most suitable for Wytes Pharmaceuticals?

A) A private cloud
B) A public cloud
C) A hybrid cloud
D) A community cloud

Question 43

_____ could be useful for authentication purposes in voting via the Internet.

A) Bluetooth
B) Radio frequency identification tags
C) Biometrics
D) Quick response codes

Question 44

A(n) _____ is a matrix barcode consisting of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background.

A) universal product code
B) quick response code
C) MaxiCode
D) EZcode

Question 45

Equi Technologies offers cloud computing services to several data centers around the world. It hosts services in the cloud, which can be accessed by clients through Equibrowse-a Web browser designed by Equi Technologies. In the context of cloud computing services, it is evident that Equi Technologies provides _____.

A) infrastructure as a service
B) platform as a service
C) software as a service
D) backend as a service

Question 46

Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) is designed for _____.

A) wireless wide area networks
B) personal area networks
C) local area networks
D) wireless metropolitan area networks

Question 47

In a _____ cloud, a participating organization purchases and maintains the software and infrastructure itself.

A) public
B) private
C) community
D) hybrid

Question 48

_____ incorporates many recent technologies under one platform, including the software as a service (SaaS) model, Web 2.0, grid computing, and utility computing.

A) A biometric system
B) Distributed computing
C) Cloud computing
D) A mainframe computer system

Question 49

Which of the following is true of biometrics?

A) They form the basis of radio frequency identification.
B) They can enhance Web page security and reduce defacing.
C) They form a virtual world and enable users to enter using avatars.
D) They can scan quick response codes to identify various products.

Question 50

Symbic Technologies offers cloud computing services to several data centers around the world. It provides servers, networking elements, and storage. Symbic Technologies owns the equipment and is in charge of housing, functioning, and maintaining it. In the context of cloud computing services, it is evident that Symbic Technologies provides _____.

A) infrastructure as a service
B) platform as a service
C) software as a service
D) backend as a service

Question 51

Platform as a service (PaaS) services are hosted in the cloud and accessed by clients through their _____.

A) data gloves
B) Web browsers
C) smart cards
D) Web avatars

Question 52

Which of the following statements is true of quick response (QR) codes?

A) They cannot be created online.
B) They cannot be read by smartphones.
C) They offer a larger storage capacity than conventional barcodes.
D) They have a larger printout size than conventional barcodes.

Question 53

_____ clouds are more suitable for organizations that need scalability, do collaborative projects, and offer standard applications over the Web.

A) Private
B) Hybrid
C) Community
D) Public

Question 54

In the context of networking, on-demand computing is also known as ____.

A) hybrid computing
B) grid computing
C) nano computing
D) utility computing

Question 55

In the context of cloud computing, _____ automates the configuration, deployment, and ongoing management of applications in the cloud.

A) infrastructure as a service
B) software as a service
C) backend as a service
D) platform as a service

Question 56

In the context of grid computing, each participant in a grid is referred to as a(n) _____.

A) element
B) node
C) pivot
D) iota

Question 57

To read a quick response (QR) code using a smartphone, one must have the _____ app.

A) visualizer
B) reader
C) decoder
D) scanner

Question 58

Bluetooth can be used to create a _____ for communication among computerized devices.

A) personal area network
B) local area network
C) wide area network
D) metropolitan area network

Question 59

Which of the following is an advantage of wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) connections?

A) They support high-quality media streaming.
B) They are immune to interference from other devices.
C) They are highly secure.
D) They offer mobility and flexibility.

Question 60

Which of the following technologies could be used to prevent one coworker from checking in for another in an organization?

A) Biometrics
B) Mechatronics
C) Cybernetics
D) Bioinformatics

Question 61

The _____ is capable of imaging atoms and incorporating nanomaterial layers into hard disk recording heads and magnetic disk coatings.

A) scanning tunneling microscope
B) head-mounted display
C) cave automatic virtual environment
D) heads-up display

Question 62

In a(n)_____ , a user is given a "window view." ​

A) exocentric environment
B) egocentric environment
C) one-dimensional environment
D) two-dimensional environment

Question 63

Which of the following is true of community cloud computing?

A) The costs are spread over fewer users than with a public cloud.
B) The infrastructure can be owned by just one organization.
C) It offers higher security as compared to private clouds.
D) It exposes mission-critical applications and data to the outside world.

Question 64

Which of the following is a cloud-computing risk that deals with specific jurisdictions and commitment to local privacy?

A) Data location
B) Regulatory compliance
C) Privileged user access
D) Long-term viability

Question 65

With_____ a user states a need before getting information, as when a uniform resource locator (URL) is entered in a Web browser so that the user can go to a certain Web site. ​

A) pull technology
B) data mining technology
C) push technology
D) virtual reality technology

Question 66

_____is a model in which application service providers (ASPs) deliver software to users for a fee. ​

A) Platform as a service
B) Software as a service
C) Application-based platform service
D) Open source software service

Question 67

Widget Corp. wants to shift its list of inventory to a cloud so that its different branches can access it easily. The company needs a cloud computing option that would provide high flexibility to add or drop resources. The cloud computing option should be cost-effective and should not expose mission-critical applications and data to the outside world. Which of the following cloud computing options would be most suitable for Widget Corp.?

A) A public cloud
B) A private cloud
C) A hybrid cloud
D) A community cloud

Question 68

In a(n)_____ , a user is totally immersed in the virtual reality (VR) world. ​

A) exocentric environment
B) two-dimensional environment
C) one-dimensional environment
D) egocentric environment

Question 69

In a technological conference, all the participating IT firms agreed to transfer the data pertaining to their human resources to a cloud. The objective behind this is to improve talent acquisition process and communication among HR professionals around the globe. The cloud referred to in this scenario is a _____ cloud.

A) public
B) private
C) hybrid
D) community

Question 70

_____provide access to software or services for a fee. ​

A) Web browsers
B) Business service providers
C) Web Sites
D) Application service providers

Question 71

Unlike bar codes and other systems, _____ devices do not have to be in contact with the scanner to be read. ​

A) MaxiCode
B) radio frequency identification
C) quick response code
D) Semacode

Question 72

_____ is a cloud-computing risk that deals with how a particular type of data is to be kept separate from other data in the cloud.

A) Data transmission
B) Data abstraction
C) Data location
D) Data segregation

Question 73

A _____ cloud allows an organization to take advantage of the scalability and cost-effectiveness that a public cloud computing environment offers without exposing mission-critical applications and data to the outside world.

A) hybrid
B) private
C) point
D) community

Question 74

GuardIN is an IT security firm. It deals with highly secure data for a wide variety of software and e-commerce agreements, trademark licenses, and patent licenses. GuardIN needs a cloud computing option that would allow it to purchase and maintain the software and infrastructure itself. The cloud also needs to be designed in such a way that all users of the organization can access it without any lag. Which of the following cloud computing options would be most suitable for GuardIN?

A) A public cloud
B) A community cloud
C) A hybrid cloud
D) A private cloud

Question 75

A(n)_____ is a 2D or 3D graphical representation of a person in the virtual world, used in chat rooms and online games. ​

A) entity
B) schema
C) avatar
D) relvar

Question 76

Nanomaterials, if added to golf balls, increase the _____ of the golf balls.

A) frailty
B) brittleness
C) responsiveness
D) delicacy

Question 77

_____is also known as prototyping. ​
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A) prototyping
B) grid computing
C) webcasting
D) utility computing

Question 78

In the context of virtual reality (VR), _____ refers to allowing users to move around freely by combining interactive environments with cameras, monitors, and other devices. ​

A) full-body immersion
B) simulation
C) abstraction
D) networked communication

Question 79

A _____ is the most commonly used device that enables users to navigate in the virtual reality (VR) environment and manually control various objects. ​

A) data glove
B) head-mounted display
C) virtual retinal display
D) smart card

Question 80

_____ is a cloud-computing risk that deals with the availability of external audits and security certifications.

A) Regulatory compliance
B) Investigative support
C) Data segregation
D) Long-term viability