Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The statement describes the software as a service model, where the ASPs provide the most recent software version and users do not have to worry about compatibility issues.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

In VR, exocentric environment refers to a 3D environment where the user is not physically present but can experience the surroundings as if they were present in that environment. Therefore, the main technology used in an exocentric environment is 3D graphics, which enables the user to interact with the virtual environment in a visually realistic manner. Quick response codes, grid computations, and nanotechnologies are not directly related to creating and experiencing a 3D virtual environment.

Question 3

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.

Accepted Answer

ASPs ensure that software is kept up to date, based on users' requests.

Question 4

In grid computing, when a large complex task is split into smaller tasks that run simultaneously on several nodes, it is known as__________.
A) serial processing
B) multi processing
C) parallel processing
D) event processing
E) Select

Accepted Answer

When a large complex task is split into smaller tasks that run simultaneously on several nodes, it is known as parallel processing. This is a fundamental concept of grid computing, which aims to divide and distribute computational tasks across multiple nodes to increase efficiency and speed. Serial processing refers to executing tasks one after the other, while multi-processing is the use of multiple CPUs or cores on a single machine. Event processing refers to the ability to detect and respond to events in real-time. Therefore, the best choice is C) parallel processing.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Equi Technologies provides software as a service by hosting services in the cloud that can be accessed by clients through Equibrowse, a Web browser designed by Equi Technologies.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

PaaS services are accessed through web browsers. Clients do not use data gloves or smart cards to access cloud-based services. Web avatars are virtual representations of users and do not play a role in accessing PaaS services.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a cloud-computing...

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology that enables communication among computerized devices within a range of approximately 10 meters. Therefore, it is commonly used to create a personal area network (PAN) for communication among nearby devices. Bluetooth cannot be used to create a wide area network (WAN), local area network (LAN), or metropolitan area network (MAN) as these types of networks typically require a greater range and more robust connectivity options.

Question 9

_____ 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

Accepted Answer

Data segregation is the practice of keeping certain types of data separate from other data in the cloud. This is important for ensuring data privacy and preventing any unauthorized access to sensitive information. Without proper data segregation protocols in place, there is a higher risk of data breaches and security issues.

Question 10

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.

Accepted Answer

One problem associated with VR systems is that they can cause confusion between the VR environment and the real environment, leading to disorientation and potentially dangerous situations. While VR systems can be adapted to assist the disabled and are often used in educational games and simulations, they can also be expensive to implement for specialized training such as airline pilots.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A virtual world is a simulated environment where users interact via avatars, allowing them to engage in activities that are impossible or difficult in the real world. Examples include Second Life, World of Warcraft, and Minecraft. A is incorrect because it refers to the physical world we live in. C is incorrect because it refers to a type of computing system modeled after the human brain. D is incorrect because it refers to a network that connects devices in a limited area, such as a home or office.

Question 12

__________is a broadband technology that is suitable for data transmission, typically in the range of 120 feet indoors and 300 feet outdoors.
A) Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi)
B) Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access
C) Code division multiple access
D) Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution
E) Select

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi is a broadband technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over a short range. It is typically used for wireless networking and is suitable for data transmission within a range of 120 feet indoors and 300 feet outdoors. Wi-Fi is commonly used in homes, offices, airports, and other public places to provide wireless internet access.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Biometrics technology uses unique physical characteristics like fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans to authenticate and verify a person's identity. This technology can prevent one coworker from checking in for another as it requires the presence of the actual person who owns the biometric feature to complete the check-in process.

Question 14

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is true of...

Question 15

In a(n)__________, a user is given a "window view."
A) exocentric environment
B) egocentric environment
C) one-dimensional environment
D) two-dimensional environment
E) Select

Accepted Answer

An exocentric environment provides a "window view," where the user observes the environment from an external viewpoint, as if looking through a window.

Question 16

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.

Accepted Answer

ASPs may not fully meet an organization's needs as they may lack customization options or provide limited features compared to in-house applications.

Question 17

With__________, users can make use of other computers' resources within an organization to solve problems involving large-scale, complex calculations, such as circuit analysis or mechanical design-problems that a single computer is not capable of solving in a timely manner.
A) utility computing
B) cloud computing
C) mobile computing
D) grid computing
E) Select

Accepted Answer

Grid computing allows users to access and utilize the resources of multiple interconnected computers within an organization to solve complex problems. This approach can greatly improve computing power and efficiency compared to relying on a single computer, making it ideal for tasks like circuit analysis or mechanical design. Utility computing refers to paying for computing resources on an as-needed basis, while cloud computing typically involves accessing remote servers over the internet. Mobile computing pertains to the use of mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops for computing tasks.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The scanning tunneling microscope is the only option capable of imaging atoms and incorporating nanomaterial layers, which is necessary for hard disk recording heads and magnetic disk coatings. The other options are unrelated.

Question 19

__________is the provision of IT services on demand.
A) Utility computing
B) Grid computing
C) Mobile computing
D) Portable computing
E) Select

Accepted Answer

Utility computing refers to the provision of IT services on demand, and is often compared to a utility such as electricity or water, in which customers pay only for the amount used. Grid computing involves the sharing of computing resources across multiple networks and mobile computing refers to the use of portable devices to access data and perform tasks, while portable computing generally refers to small, lightweight and easily transportable devices such as laptops or tablets.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The term for allowing users in different locations to interact and manipulate the same world at the same time by connecting two or more virtual worlds is called networked communication. Full-body immersion refers to a type of VR experience where the user's entire body is tracked and replicated in the virtual world. Simulation and interaction are broader terms that can refer to various aspects of virtual reality experiences.

Quiz 14: Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications

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.

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

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

In grid computing, when a large complex task is split into smaller tasks that run simultaneously on several nodes, it is known as__________.

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

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

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

_____ 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.

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

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

__________is a broadband technology that is suitable for data transmission, typically in the range of 120 feet indoors and 300 feet outdoors.

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

Which of the following is true of push technology?

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

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

With__________, users can make use of other computers' resources within an organization to solve problems involving large-scale, complex calculations, such as circuit analysis or mechanical design-problems that a single computer is not capable of solving in a timely manner.

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

__________is the provision of IT services on demand.

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 _____.