Question 1

A network that covers a large geographic distance, such as a state or a country, is considered a _______________ network.
A) client/server
B) local area
C) small area
D) wide area

Accepted Answer

A network that covers a large geographic distance is referred to as a Wide Area Network (WAN). Regions, states, and countries are examples of locations that may be included in a WAN.

Question 2

All of the following would typically be supported by an organization's intranet information portal except:
A) Communication and collaboration
B) Business operations and management
C) Web publishing
D) Recruitment

Accepted Answer

An organization's intranet information portal is designed to support internal operations, communication, collaboration, and web publishing. Recruitment, however, typically involves external candidates and is more often supported through an organization's public website rather than its internal intranet.

Question 3

ISPs are connected to one another through network _______________.
A) touch points
B) portals
C) access points
D) hubs

Accepted Answer

ISPs are connected to one another through network access points (NAPs), which act as meeting points where multiple Internet Service Providers exchange traffic with one another. Touch points, portals, and hubs are not common terms used for this type of interconnection.

Question 4

The use of an intranet in an organization _______________.
A) can significantly improve communications and collaboration within an enterprise.
B) can significantly hinder communications and collaboration within an enterprise.
C) has no effect communications and collaboration within an enterprise.
D) is only possible if the organization is using WiFi.

Accepted Answer

An intranet can significantly improve communications and collaboration within an enterprise by providing a centralized platform for sharing information, documents, and resources among employees. It allows for faster and more efficient communication and helps to break down silos between departments. However, it is important to note that the success of an intranet also depends on its implementation and how it is used within the organization.

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding Internet Service Providers is correct?
A) ISPs provide individuals and organizations with access to the Internet for a fee
B) ISPs are independent organizations; they have no connection to one another
C) ISPs are no longer necessary for access to the Internet
D) ISPs provide a direct connection between a company's networks and the Internet

Accepted Answer

ISPs provide individuals and organizations with access to the Internet for a fee. This is their primary function, and they are necessary for most users to access the Internet. Option B is incorrect because ISPs can have connections to one another and often do. Option C is incorrect because ISPs are still necessary for access to the Internet. Option D may be true for some companies, but it is not the primary function of ISPs.

Question 6

To communicate over a network, each PC usually has a circuit board called a _______________.
A) printed circuit card
B) modem
C) router
D) network interface card

Accepted Answer

A network interface card (NIC) is a hardware component that is installed in a computer to enable it to connect to a network. It allows the computer to communicate with other devices on the network and send and receive data. A printed circuit card is a type of circuit board but it is not specific to networking. A modem is used to connect a computer to the internet over a telephone line, but it is not necessary for a local network. A router is a networking device used to connect multiple devices on a network and manage traffic flow, but it is not a component of a single PC.

Question 7

All of the following statements about a virtual private network are correct except:
A) Uses the Internet as its main backbone network
B) Connects the intranets of a company's different locations, or establishes extranet links between a company and its customers, suppliers, and business partners
C) Relies on modem, twisted-pair wire, and router technology
D) Relies on network firewalls, encryption, and other security features to provide a secure network

Accepted Answer

A virtual private network (VPN) uses the Internet as its main backbone network (A), connects the intranets of a company's different locations, or establishes extranet links between a company and its customers, suppliers, and business partners (B), and relies on network firewalls, encryption, and other security features to provide a secure network (D). However, a VPN does not rely on modem, twisted-pair wire, and router technology (C), as it can work with a variety of technologies including broadband and wireless connections.

Question 8

An _______________ is a network link that uses Internet technologies to interconnect the intranet of a business with the intranets of its customers, suppliers, or other business partners.
A) extranet
B) omninet
C) intranet
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

An extranet is specifically designed to connect a company's intranet with the intranets of its business partners, suppliers, and customers. An omninet and intranet do not have the same purpose or functionality as an extranet.

Question 9

Which of the following best describes a local area network?
A) A network that covers a large geographic area, such as a city or state
B) A network that connects computers within a limited physical area, such as inside a single building
C) A network that covers no more than a single state
D) A private network that uses the Internet as its main backbone

Accepted Answer

A local area network (LAN) is a network that connects computers and other devices within a limited physical area, such as inside a building or campus. It is a private network and typically owned and managed by a single organization. Choice A describes a wide area network (WAN), while choice C is a specific limitation that is not necessarily true. Choice D describes a virtual private network (VPN) that uses the internet as its backbone, but not necessarily a LAN.

Question 10

Which of the following is a key business use of the Internet?
A) Internet websites for interactive marketing and electronic commerce
B) E-mail, file transfer, and discussion forums
C) Intranet links with remote employee sites
D) All of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of the choices listed are key business uses of the Internet, including interactive marketing and e-commerce through websites, communication and file sharing via email and forums, and intranet links for remote employee connectivity.

Question 11

An _______________ is a network inside an organization that uses Internet technologies to provide an Internet-like environment within the enterprise.
A) extranet
B) omninet
C) intranet
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

An intranet is a private network within an organization that uses Internet technologies to provide a secure and private network for communication, collaboration, and information sharing. It is different from an extranet, which is a network that allows limited access to external users, and an omninet, which is not a commonly used term in networking.

Question 12

The text lists five basic categories of components in a telecommunications network. One of these categories includes telecommunications processors, which:
A) Support data transmission and reception between terminals and computers
B) Are channels over which data are transmitted and received
C) Consist of programs that control telecommunications activities and manage the functions of telecommunications networks
D) Include input/output terminals

Accepted Answer

Telecommunications processors are components that primarily support data transmission and reception between terminals and computers, enabling communication between devices within the network.

Question 13

The five basic categories of components in a telecommunications network include:
A) Protocols, telecommunications channels, computers, telecommunications control software, and modems
B) Terminals, telecommunications processors, telecommunications channels, computers, and telecommunications control software
C) Terminals, telecommunications channels, computers, and modems
D) Terminals, telecommunications processors, computers, modems, and protocols

Accepted Answer

The five basic categories of components in a telecommunications network are terminals (devices that send and receive information), telecommunications processors (equipment that handles the processing of information), telecommunications channels (transmission channels that carry information), computers (devices that store, process, and transmit information), and telecommunications control software (software that manages the flow of information in the network). Choice B includes all of these five categories, making it the best choice.

Question 14

Traveling salespeople and those at regional sales offices can use the Internet, extranets, and other networks to transmit customer orders from their laptop or desktop PCs, thus breaking _______________ barriers.
A) physical
B) competition
C) structural
D) geographic

Accepted Answer

The sentence mentions that the salespeople are using technology to transmit orders, which suggests that they are overcoming the obstacle of distance or geography. Therefore, the best choice is D (geographic). A and C don't fit the context of the sentence, and while B could be a barrier in some cases, it is not mentioned in this sentence.

Question 15

The comparative _______________ of publishing and accessing multimedia business information internally via intranet websites has been one of the primary reasons for the explosive growth in the use of intranets in business.
A) attractiveness
B) lower cost
C) ease
D) All of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

The comparative attractiveness, lower cost, and ease of publishing and accessing multimedia business information internally via intranet websites are all significant factors contributing to the rapid adoption and growth of intranets in the business environment.

Question 16

Based on the information presented in the text, telecommunications terminals are best described as:
A) Any input/output device that uses telecommunications networks to transmit or receive data, including telephones
B) Devices that support data transmission and reception between terminals and computers
C) Channels over which data are transmitted and received
D) Programs that control telecommunications activities and manage the functions of telecommunications networks

Accepted Answer

Telecommunications terminals are devices that use telecommunications networks to transmit or receive data, such as telephones, making option A the correct description.

Question 17

Most companies are building e-business and e-commerce websites to achieve all of the following goals except:
A) Generate new revenue from online sales
B) Increase foot traffic at brick and mortar locations
C) Reduce transaction costs
D) Increase the loyalty of existing customers via Web customer service and support

Accepted Answer

Building e-business and e-commerce websites is not aimed at increasing foot traffic at brick and mortar locations. Rather, it is focused on expanding the online presence of a business to generate new revenue, reduce transaction costs, and increase customer loyalty through Web customer service and support.

Question 18

Applications that use the Internet and Internet-based technologies are typically less expensive to _______________ than traditional systems.
A) develop
B) operate
C) maintain
D) All of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Internet-based technologies typically use cloud computing, which means that software and hardware resources are provided on a pay-per-use basis, resulting in lower costs for development, operation, and maintenance. Therefore, all of the choices are correct.

Question 19

Telecommunications-based business applications can help a company overcome all of the following barriers to business success except:
A) Time barriers
B) Geographic barriers
C) Human resource barriers
D) Cost barriers

Accepted Answer

Telecommunications-based business applications can help a company overcome time barriers, geographic barriers, and cost barriers by enabling remote communication, increasing connectivity, and reducing expenses associated with travel and infrastructure. However, telecommunications cannot directly solve human resource barriers such as lack of talent, employee morale, or ineffective management.

Question 20

All of the following statements about the Internet revolution are true except:
A) The Internet has become the largest and most important network today, and has evolved into a global information superhighway
B) The central computer system of the Internet is the most powerful communications center in the world
C) The Internet is constantly expanding, as more and more businesses and other organizations join its global web
D) The Internet does not have a headquarters or governing body

Accepted Answer

While the Internet is a powerful communication tool and has become the largest and most important network, it does not have a central computer system that serves as the most powerful communications center in the world. The Internet is made up of many interconnected networks and servers, without a single center of control.

Quiz 6: Telecommunications and Networks

A network that covers a large geographic distance, such as a state or a country, is considered a _______________ network.

All of the following would typically be supported by an organization's intranet information portal except:

ISPs are connected to one another through network _______________.

The use of an intranet in an organization _______________.

Which of the following statements regarding Internet Service Providers is correct?

To communicate over a network, each PC usually has a circuit board called a _______________.

All of the following statements about a virtual private network are correct except:

An _______________ is a network link that uses Internet technologies to interconnect the intranet of a business with the intranets of its customers, suppliers, or other business partners.

Which of the following best describes a local area network?

Which of the following is a key business use of the Internet?

An _______________ is a network inside an organization that uses Internet technologies to provide an Internet-like environment within the enterprise.

The text lists five basic categories of components in a telecommunications network. One of these categories includes telecommunications processors, which:

The five basic categories of components in a telecommunications network include:

Traveling salespeople and those at regional sales offices can use the Internet, extranets, and other networks to transmit customer orders from their laptop or desktop PCs, thus breaking _______________ barriers.

The comparative _______________ of publishing and accessing multimedia business information internally via intranet websites has been one of the primary reasons for the explosive growth in the use of intranets in business.

Based on the information presented in the text, telecommunications terminals are best described as:

Most companies are building e-business and e-commerce websites to achieve all of the following goals except:

Applications that use the Internet and Internet-based technologies are typically less expensive to _______________ than traditional systems.

Telecommunications-based business applications can help a company overcome all of the following barriers to business success except:

All of the following statements about the Internet revolution are true except: