Question 1

A great GIS example, Google earth, combines satellite imagery, geographic data, and Google's search capabilities to create a virtual globe that users can download to a computer or mobile device.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Google Earth is a popular GIS example that integrates satellite imagery, geographic data, and search capabilities to create a realistic virtual globe that can be accessed on a computer or a mobile device. It allows users to view and explore different locations on the Earth's surface, zoom in and out, and access various layers of geographic data such as roads, buildings, landmarks, terrain, and more. Google Earth has become a valuable tool for many applications, including tourism, education, research, and environmental monitoring.

Question 2

Active RFID tags use a battery to run the microchip's circuitry but communicate by drawing power from the RFID reader.

Accepted Answer

Active RFID tags have their own power source (usually a battery) which is used to power the microchip's circuitry and to broadcast the signal to the RFID reader, unlike passive RFID tags which draw power from the reader's electromagnetic field to communicate.

Question 3

Geographic information system (GIS) stores, views, and analyzes geographic data creating multidimensional charts or maps.For example, GIS are monitoring global warming by measuring the speed of glaciers melting in Canada, Greenland, and Antarctica.

Accepted Answer

GIS is used for many purposes, including monitoring global warming by measuring the speed of glaciers melting in Canada, Greenland, and Antarctica.

Question 4

RFID reader (RFID interrogator) is a transmitter/receiver that reads the contents of RFID tags in the area.A RFID system is composed of one or more RFID tags, one or more RFID readers, two or more antennas.

Accepted Answer

This statement correctly describes the components of an RFID system.

Question 5

RFID tag is an electronic identification device that is made up of a chip and antenna.

Accepted Answer

RFID tag has a chip and antenna which helps in transmission and receiving of data.

Question 6

A geographic information system (GIS) stores, views, and analyzes geographic data, creating multidimensional charts or maps.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. A GIS is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data. It can be used to create maps, visualize data, and perform spatial analysis.

Question 7

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) uses electronic tags and labels to identify objects wirelessly over short distances.

Accepted Answer

RFID technology uses electronic tags and labels to wirelessly identify objects over short distances.

Question 8

GPS utilizes location-based services (LBS), applications that use location information to provide a service, whereas a GIS does not use LBS applications.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. A GIS does use location information to provide a service, but in a more complex and sophisticated manner than a simple LBS application. A GIS allows for the analysis and integration of multiple geospatial layers to support decision-making processes.

Question 9

Active RFID tags do not depend on a silicon microchip and use plastic or conductive polymers instead of silicon-based microchips allowing them to be washed or exposed to water without damaging the chip.

Accepted Answer

This statement is incorrect. Active RFID tags do rely on a silicon microchip, and exposure to water can indeed damage the chip. The use of plastic or conductive polymers is more common in passive RFID tags.

Question 10

Mobile device management (MDM) administers and delivers applications to corporate and personal smart phones and tablets.

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Question 11

Passive RFID tags have their own transmitter and a power source (typically a battery).

Accepted Answer

Passive RFID tags do not have their own transmitter and power source. They rely on the energy transmitted from the RFID reader to activate and transmit data.

Question 12

Asset tracking occurs when a company places active or semipassive RFID tags on expensive products or assets to gather data on the items location with little or no manual intervention.

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of asset tracking using RFID technology.

Question 13

RFID accelerometer is a device that measures the acceleration (the rate of change of velocity) of an item and is used to track truck speeds or taxi cab speeds.

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Question 14

A global positioning system (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system providing extremely accurate position, time, and speed information.

Accepted Answer

A GPS is indeed a satellite-based navigation system that provides accurate information on position, time, and speed.

Question 15

RFID innovations and technologies are being used in many industries including retail, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and ranches.

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RFID innovations and technologies are being used in multiple industries including retail, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and ranches.

Question 16

Automatic vehicle location (AVL) uses GPS tracking to track vehicles.

Accepted Answer

AVL systems use GPS technology to track and monitor the location of vehicles in real time.

Question 17

Passive RFID tags do not have a power source.

Accepted Answer

Passive RFID tags are powered by the electromagnetic energy transmitted by an RFID reader. They do not have an internal power source or battery.

Question 18

A global positioning system (GPS) consists of hardware, software, and data that provide location information for display on a multidimensional map.

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Question 19

Cartography is the science and art of making an illustrated map or chart.GIS allows users to interpret, analyze, and visualize data in different ways that reveal patterns and trends in the form of reports, charts, and maps.

Accepted Answer

This statement is accurate and correctly defines both cartography and GIS.

Question 20

Traceroute occurs when paper maps are laid edge-to-edge and items that run across maps do not match are reconfigured to match.

Accepted Answer

Traceroute is a network diagnostic tool used to track the path packets take from one point to another on the internet. It has nothing to do with paper maps or reconfiguring items.

Quiz 16: Integrating Wireless Technology in Business