Deck 4: Networks, Collaboration, and Sustainability

Question 1

As just one indication of how the need for high capacity networks will grow in the future, consulting firm Booz & Co. estimates that within the next decade up to ___________ sensors will be deployed globally, transmitting data over wireless networks.

A) One million
B) One hundred million
C) One billion
D) One trillion

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following represents the primary concerns of people who are in favor of Net Neutrality?

A) They fear that ISPs will be able to block or impede content representing controversial points of view and that access to high speed Internet transmission will be restricted only to content providers who can pay for faster transmission.
B) They are concerned that ISPs will become over-regulated by government agencies.
C) They are concerned that ISPs will lose the ability to properly fund network expansion to accommodate the growing need for bandwidth intensive services
D) They are concerned about a growing risk to privacy and ability to transmit data securely over the Internet.
E)g. VoIP and video streaming.)

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The term _____________ is short for broad bandwidth and means high capacity.

A) 4G
B) 3G
C) Broadband
D) Smart grid

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following was not one of the basic functions supported by computer networks described in your textbook?

A) Communication
B) Mobility
C) Collaboration
D) Statistical Analysis

Question 5

Which of the following best represents the position of people who are in favor of Net Neutrality?

A) The Internet should be free for everyone.
B) Internet service providers ISPs) should treat all sources of data equally and not attempt to give priority to content providers who pay for faster transmission or to their own content.
C) Providers of VoIP, video or similar bandwidth intensive services should pay more to ISPs to carry their content because they use a disproportionate amount of network resources.
D) Users of VoIP, video or similar bandwidth intensive services should pay more to ISPs for this content because they use a disproportionate amount of network resources.

Question 6

In terms of the "building blocks" of a network, ______________ are used to connect computers, printers and servers within a building or campus. They create a network.

A) Routers and switches
B) Modems and Bluetooth
C) Browsers and TCP/IP
D) Switches and WiMAX

Question 7

In terms of network capacity, a pipeline analogy is often used. The larger the diameter of the pipe, the greater the throughput volume) of water that flows through it and the faster water is being transferred through it. This analogy refers to a networks ________________.

A) Geographic coverage
B) Transmission protocols
C) Connectivity
D) Bandwidth

Question 8

An important management decision concerns the network's __________________ especially for delay-sensitive data such as real-time voice and high-quality video.

A) Size and Scope
B) Availability and number of access points
C) Mobility
D) Quality of service QoS)

Question 9

_________________ is older technology for transmitting signals that originated with telephone calls; and is inefficient for digital transmission.

A) Voice over Wire VOW)
B) Circuit switching
C) Packet switching
D) Analog Streaming

Question 10

Bandwidth depends on the _________________, the rules and standards that govern how devices on a network exchange data and talk to each other.

A) Security settings
B) Organization's IT policies
C) Network protocol
D) Traffic priority procedures

Question 11

________________ is the practice of managing data transfer to ensure a certain level of performance or QoS.

A) Data filtering
B) Packet switching
C) Circuit switching
D) Traffic shaping

Question 12

Bandwidth-intensive apps are important to business processes, but they also strain network capabilities and resources. One strategy for regulating network use is to "prioritize traffic" which means:

A) Allocating network resources to users based on seniority in the organization
B) Data and apps that are time-delay sensitive, such as voice and video are given priority on the network
C) Giving priority to users who have faster computers to avoid bottlenecks
D) Restricting the use of apps, such as voice and video that disproportionally use network bandwidth, to certain times of the day when demand for network resources is low.

Question 13

Network ____________ is measured in terms of its throughput, or bandwidth.

A) Protocol
B) Size
C) Distance
D) Capacity

Question 14

In terms of the "building blocks" of a network, _____________ connect networks by linking computers to the Internet so that users can share a connection.

A) Routers
B) Modems
C) Browsers
D) Circuits

Question 15

_________________ defines the basic method by which data is sent from one device to another via a private network, cellular network, or public Internet.

A) Internet Protocol IP)
B) Voice over IP VoIP)
C) Internet Process IP)
D) Intelligent Progression IP)

Question 16

___________________ networks carry voice calls by converting voice analog signals) to digital signals.

A) USB Audio USBA)
B) Voice over IP VoIP)
C) MP4 Enabled
D) Audio Streaming

Question 17

Which of the following was not one of the basic functions supported by computer networks described in your textbook?

A) Relationships
B) Strategic Planning
C) Search
D) Collaboration

Question 18

An alternative to "prioritizing traffic" on a network is to ______________, which means holding back traffic from non-time sensitive apps so that apps like voice and video run more effectively.

A) Throttle traffic
B) Block traffic
C) Re-direct traffic
D) Filter traffic

Question 19

In terms of digital transmissions, _______________ transfers data in small blocks based on the destination IP address.

A) Chunking
B) Circuit switching
C) Packet switching
D) IP Streaming

Question 20

Network ______________________ are devices that transmit data to their destination based on IP addresses.

A) Modems and browsers
B) IP transmitters
C) Switches and routers
D) Web pages and browsers

Question 21

In most organizations today, when the network goes down, it causes __________________.

A) Little or no disruption
B) Minor disruption of productivity or service
C) Significant disruption of productivity or service
D) Almost complete disruption of productivity or service, including lost sales, financial consequences and inability to process payroll and inventory.

Question 22

Enterprises are moving away from ad hoc adoption of mobile devices and network infrastructure to a more strategic planning build-out of their mobile capabilities. Which of the following was not a factor identified by your text as something that should be considered by organizations:

A) Demands of multi-tasking mobile devices on the network
B) Impact of mobile technology on organizational culture
C) More robust mobile OSs
D) Mobile applications

Question 23

_________ network standards enable the fastest data transfer rates on digital, or IP networks using portable devices.

A) Mobile
B) Fixed-line
C) 3G mobile
D) 4G mobile

Question 24

Which of the following is not one of the 3 general types of mobile networks discussed in your textbook?

A) WiMax
B) Broad area networks BANs)
C) Local area networks LANs)
D) Wide area networks WANs)

Question 25

Which of the following trends was not forecast in the Cisco Visual Networking Index VNI) Mobile Data Traffic Forecast, 2011-2016?

A) More users are using more bandwidth
B) More users switching to smaller mobile devices
C) Mobile devices become more powerful
D) Wireless mobile networks get faster

Question 26

Mobile networks and infrastructure have the potential to bring down healthcare costs. Wireless hospitals and remote patient monitoring, for example, are growing trends. Tracking medical equipment and hospital inventory, such as gurneys, are done with _____________ at a number of hospitals.

A) Fixed-line broadband technology
B) Routers
C) RFID tagging
D) Switches

Question 27

Which of the following represents the primary concerns of people who are in not in favor of Net Neutrality?

A) They are concerned about a growing risk to privacy and ability to transmit data securely over the Internet.
B) They argue that there have always been different levels of Internet service and that a two-tiered system would enable more freedom of choice and promote Internet-based commerce.
C) They are concerned that the government is not doing enough to properly regulate the Internet.
D) They are concerned about the growth of traffic shaping because it has the potential to slow transmission of certain types of data or content.

Question 28

Various types of wireless high-speed Internet connections that use portable modems, telephones or other devices are called ______________ broadband.

A) Mobile
B) Fixed-line
C) 3G mobile
D) 4G mobile

Question 29

Standards with labels such as "802.11b", "802.11a", "802.11g" and so on are different kinds of _____________.

A) Wired network standards
B) DSL network standards
C) Wi-Fi networking standards
D) World Wide Web standards

Question 30

Cable or DSL Internet connections are referred to as __________________ broadband.

A) Mobile
B) Fixed-line
C) 3G mobile
D) 4G mobile

Question 31

In the 21st century global economy, advanced wireless networks are a foundation on which global economic activity takes place. Mobile data traffic is forecasted to grow by ______ its current size and speed through 2016

A) 2 times
B) 4 times
C) 8 times
D) More than 16 times

Question 32

Intelligent transport systems being developed by car manufacturers allow cars to communicate with each other and send alerts about sudden braking. In the event of a collision, the car's system could automatically call emergency services. The technology could also apply the brakes automatically if it was determined that two cars were getting too close to each other. Intelligent transport systems are made possible by advances in ______________________.

A) VoIP technologies
B) GPS positioning and short-range wireless technologies, such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
C) The smart grid
D) Circuit switching technology

Question 33

Which of the following was not listed in your textbook as part of Mobile Infrastructure?

A) Software
B) Support
C) Security measures
D) Cost of mobile devices

Question 34

_______________________ is a location-aware system that transmits the identity in the form of a unique serial number) of an object or person using radio waves. It is used to track items in a supply chain or equipment in a production facility.

A) Radio-frequency identification RFID)
B) Geo-location identification GLID)
C) GPS identification GPSID)
D) Pin-point ID PPID)

Question 35

Which of the following is not a difference between 3G and 4G networks?

A) 4G networks rely solely on packet-based IP, whereas 3G use circuit switching.
B) 3G networks typically deliver average download speeds about one-tenth the rate of 4G networks.
C) 3G networks are older technology and therefore more widely available as of 2013, but ultimately will be replaced by 4G networks.
D) Most smart-phone applications will only work well on 4G networks.

Question 36

__________________________ is an umbrella term that applies to various location-aware technologies that allow devices to communicate securely with each other over short distances. It is used, for instance, to allow people to make purchases with their smart-phones.

A) GPS technology
B) Location sensitive apps
C) Geo-location technology
D) Near-field communications

Question 37

New applications are being created that allow people to pay for things using a mobile device like a smart phone. For instance, at some hotels, guests can use smartphones for check-ins and room keys. Passengers can pay for fares by waving a smartphone across a terminal as they board a bus. These payments apps make use of ______________________ technologies.

A) GPS technology
B) Location based apps
C) Geo-location technology
D) Near-field communications

Question 38

Which of the following is not true about the Net Neutrality debate?

A) ISPs need a financially sustainable way to pay for the costs of network expansion and upgrades so that the Internet can meet the growing needs of the people and organizations that use it.
B) A two-tiered system would make things more difficult for new, innovative businesses that lack the financial resources to pay for access to premium service levels.
C) The FCC's 2010 ruling allows ISPs to charge companies for faster data transmission - but does not allow ISPs to outright block content.
D) Almost all business organizations favor a two-tiered system whereas most individual users favor Net Neutrality.

Question 39

___________________is the basic communication protocol of the Internet. This protocol is supported by every major network operating system OS) to ensure that all devices on the Internet can communicate.

A) HTML Hypertext Markup Language)
B) 3G and 4G
C) TCP/IP: TCP/IP transmission control protocol/Internet protocol)
D) Real Time Transport Protocol RTTP)

Question 40

WANs for mobile computing are known as ___________________

A) SWAN satellite wide area network
B) MWAN mobile wide area network)
C) EWAN extended wide area network)
D) WWANs wireless wide area networks)

Question 41

Dr. Garcia is a business professor at a large state college. At the start of each workday, he opens a Web browser on his office computer and accesses the university's Web site. From there, he logs into his institution's "MyCollege" portal with his username and password. From the portal he can access his email, Web pages for each of his courses, and confidential information about the students he advises. Most likely, Dr. Garcia is using what kind of network when using the portal?

A) Extranet
B) Intranet
C) Socialnet
D) Virtual Private Network VPN

Question 42

Traditionally, various information services-data, documents, voice, and video-have functioned independently of each other. Multiple networks were needed because of the lack of __________________ or connectivity) between devices.

A) Accessibility
B) Synchronization
C) Bandwidth
D) Interoperability

Question 43

E-mail, videoconferencing, fax, and texts-and newer media such as blogs, podcasts, RSS, wikis, VoIP, web meetings, are all part of a growing trend in the use of _____________ tools.

A) Networking
B) Collaboration
C) Social media
D) Training

Question 44

When Julie Smith wants to find information on the Internet, she uses the Google search engine. But when she wants to find a document or data set created by her company, she logs into the company Intranet and uses a search tool to conduct an) __________________ search.

A) On-site
B) Internal
C) Enterprise
D) Intranet

Question 45

When a network fails, all of the following are key to correcting the problems and restoring functionality except:

A) Availability and competence of staff to diagnose and fix malfunctions.
B) Tested backup system
C) Proliferation of networked devices
D) Proper planning

Question 46

Efficient Auto Parts is a wholesale distributor. They purchase auto parts in bulk from manufacturers and sell in smaller quantities to regional retail outlets. They understand that carrying excess inventory can be expensive. On the other hand, running out of inventory can lead to lost business. Therefore, they have created a network that their suppliers can log into to check inventory levels for the parts they sell. When inventory levels reach an agreed upon level, the supplier automatically sends more to the distributor, with all the documentation being handled electronically. This system is most likely part of what kind of network?

A) Intranet
B) Extranet
C) Virtual Private Network VPN
D) Socialnet

Question 47

According to your text, developing software for wireless devices had been challenging because ________________.

A) Until recently, the market was not large enough to justify large scale investment in the development of software apps.
B) Restrictions imposed by 2 or 3 dominate hardware manufacturers
C) There has not been a widely accepted standard for wireless devices.
D) Wireless devices are significantly more complex than traditional computing devices.

Question 48

When security issues are a special concern, companies want to take extra steps to make sure that transmissions can't be intercepted or compromised. In these situations they will use a network that encrypts the packets before they are transferred over the network. This solution is called an) ___________________.

A) Intranet
B) Extranet
C) Virtual Private Network VPN)
D) SecureNet

Question 49

The volume of data stored in many organizations reached the point where it actually interferes with productivity rather than contributes to it. One solution is ______________search.

A) Efficient
B) Content
C) Big data
D) Enterprise

Question 50

An) _______________ is a private, company-owned network that can be logged into remotely via the Internet. Typical users are suppliers, vendors, partners, or customers.

A) Intranet
B) Extranet
C) Virtual Private Network VPN
D) Socialnet

Question 51

When Julie Brown enters keywords into a search tool window and attempts to find certain documents, data files or other content on her company's network, she is conducting a type of:

A) Query
B) Analysis
C) Indexing
D) Extraction

Question 52

In modern organizations, the network architecture is critical because it provides the infrastructure for ___________________________ within the company and with external partners and customers, regardless of their location.

A) Distribution of networked devices
B) Collaborative work
C) Strategic Planning
D) Centralized command and control functions

Question 53

How does a virtual private network VPN) provide additional security over other types of networks?

A) It requires a username and password for access.
B) It encrypts data packets prior to transmission.
C) Users are required to answer a set of "challenge questions" prior to being given access.
D) Users are required to pass a retinal scan, finger print scan or some other high level security test before they can access the network.

Question 54

With ______________, voice and data transmissions travel in packets over telephone wires.

A) VoIP
B) MP3 or MP4
C) TCP/IP
D) Wi-Fi

Question 55

In order to make searching for organizational documents, data files and other content possible, the organizations starts with _________________ which is conducted by software that crawls through directories and websites to extract content from databases and other repositories.

A) Enterprise search
B) Directory analysis
C) Content extraction
D) Content indexing

Question 56

The capabilities of an organization's network depend on all of the following except ________________.

A) Upgrades
B) Strategic Mission
C) Degree of proliferation of networked devices
D) Tested backup system

Question 57

The capabilities of an organization's network depend on all of the following except ________________.

A) Maintenance and management of the networks
B) Wireless and wired bandwidth
C) Collaborative capabilities
D) Proper Planning

Question 58

An ____________ is a widely used type of network based on Internet technology

A) Intranet
B) Extranet
C) Virtual Private Network VPN
D) Socialnet
E)g. browsers, Internet protocols, etc.) but focused on serving the internal informational needs of a company.

Question 59

According to your text, what specific collaboration practice or activity is used more extensively in high-performing companies than in low-performing ones?

A) Document sharing
B) Text messaging
C) Web meetings
D) E-mail

Question 60

Different CPUs, operating systems, storage media, and mobile platform environments characterize the mobile device marketplace. This creates significant challenges for:

A) Mobile device retailers
B) Mobile software developers
C) Government regulators
D) Strategic Planners

Question 61

Network capacity is measured in terms of its throughput, or bandwidth

Question 62

The success or failure of group work depends on a set of factors and processes known as _______________.

A) Team work
B) Key Performance Indicators KPIs)
C) Group dynamics
D) Effective leadership

Question 63

According to the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, managers need to have a firm grasp of the ethical issues associated with their discipline. Which of the following is not an ethical issue associated with networks and network use discussed in your textbook?

A) The huge potential for abuse by expecting 24/7 response from workers because IT keeps people connected at all times to the network.
B) The potential health risks to employees, customers and others from mobile devices.
C) The negative impact of network related energy consumption on the natural environment.
D) The negative impact of networks and mobile communication on education and employment opportunities.

Question 64

In terms of environmental impact, global carbon emissions from communications technologies are expected to ____________________________.

A) Remain relatively stable between now and 2020
B) Increase by 4% annually between now and 2020.
C) Double by 2020.
D) Double each year between now and 2020.

Question 65

Applications for voice conversations and video streaming typically perform poorly on broadband networks.

Question 66

Groups that are working together in modern organizations can face a number of challenges. Which of the following is not a challenge identified in your textbook?

A) Group members may be located in different places or work at different times.
B) Group members may work for the same or different organizations.
C) Needed data, information, or knowledge may be located in many sources, several of which are external to the organization.
D) Groups may be composed of people from different levels in the organization - from the CEO down to the lowest paid member of the company.

Question 67

While the growth of computer networks and mobile computing has resulted in many benefits to both individual users and organizations, it has also generated a number of negative consequences. Which of the following is not potential ethical or sustainability consequence discussed in your textbook?

A) Energy consumption and the related impact on the environment
B) Distracted drivers
C) Challenges associated with teaching people to use mobile technologies.
D) Potential health risks associated with frequent mobile phone use.
E)g. people who text while driving)

Question 68

A broadband network is one with high capacity or bandwidth.

Question 69

Website users like fast loading pages, but typically don't become impatient unless they have to wait more than 5-7 seconds for a page to load.

Question 70

Wal-Mart provides P&G access to sales information on every item Wal-Mart buys from P&G. The information is collected by P&G on a daily basis from every Wal-Mart store, and P&G uses the information to manage the inventory replenishment for Wal-Mart. This is an example of:

A) Virtual collaboration between companies
B) Enterprise use of Intranets
C) VoIP technologies
D) Enterprise social media

Question 71

Group activities devoted to idea generation can be hindered when members of the group are geographically dispersed, have conflicting schedules or any other reasons that prevents the group from meeting face to face. An effective solution to these problems is _________________.

A) Sharing ideas by email
B) Cloud based brainstorming apps such as Evernote and iMindmap Online
C) Posting ideas to social media sites such as YouTube, Pinterest or Twitter
D) Forming workgroups with people that work in the same location or have compatible schedules.

Question 72

Voice over IP VoIP) is a technology used to carry voice calls over a network by converting voice analog signals) to digital signals.

Question 73

Internet users tend to become impatient with web pages that take more than 250 milliseconds longer to load than other sites.

Question 74

Mobile network operators around the globe have pledged to cut network related carbon emissions by 42 percent. Which of the following is not one of the sustainability incentives motivating this effort cited in your text?

A) To overcome limited availability of reliable electricity. Many developing countries are high-growth markets for telecommunications, but they have limited reliable access to electricity.
B) To avoid government regulation. Proactive action on this issue will prevent governments from stepping into mandate reform with regulations that may not be good for business.
C) To be more socially responsible. Many organizations have adopted corporate social responsibility initiatives with a goal of reducing their networks' carbon footprints.
D) To gain competitive advantage. Network infrastructure vendors are striving to gain competitive advantage by reducing the power requirements of their equipment.

Question 75

According to a study by Solutions Research Group, 68 percent of Americans may suffer from:

A) Eating disorders resulting from being interrupted at meals by texts, emails or phone calls.
B) Lack of sleep resulting from a desire to be able to respond to texts, emails or phone calls during normal sleeping hours.
C) Disconnect anxiety-feelings of disorientation and nervousness when deprived of Internet or wireless access for a period of time.
D) Device envy - feelings of depression or inferiority associated with not having a mobile phone or other device comparable to one's friends or business associates.

Question 76

Unilever's web-based database, the Transportation Business Center TBC), provides its 30 contract carriers with site specification requirements about pick-up and delivery locations. The TBC contains information such as contact names and phone numbers, operating hours, the number of dock doors at a location, the height of the dock doors, how to make an appointment to deliver or pick up shipments, pallet configuration, and other special requirements. Unilever's practice of providing this kind of information over a network with its carriers is an example of:

A) Enterprise use of Intranets
B) Use of Big Data
C) Virtual collaboration between businesses
D) Enterprise search

Question 77

Organizations that wish to intelligently address the negative environmental impact of growing demand for high-bandwidth computer services must _____________________.

A) Reduce the number of people who have access to their networks or cut back on the overall amount of data flowing through the network.
B) Develop technologies that do not rely on finite non-renewable) radio frequencies utilized by wireless devices.
C) Pass along costs of increased network use to their customers.
D) Provide eco-sustainability in traffic transport and deliver services more intelligently, reliably, securely, efficiently, and at the lowest cost.

Question 78

Consulting firm Booz & Co. estimates that within the next decade approximately 1 million sensors will be deployed globally, transmitting data over wireless networks.

Question 79

Alcatel-Lucent's High Leverage Network HLN) increases bandwidth and network capabilities while reducing the negative impact on the environment. This works because the HLN ___________________________.

A) Reduces or eliminates use of finite non-renewable) radio frequencies utilized by wireless devices.
B) Reduces Radio Frequency Interference RFI) - overcrowding of specific areas of the electromagnetic spectrum.
C) Limits the number of people who can access the network at any one time - particularly during times of peak energy demand.
D) Delivers increased bandwidth using fewer devices and energy.

Question 80

The dramatic growth in the number of power data centers, cell towers, base stations, recharge mobiles, and so on is damaging the environment because of ______________________.

A) Depletion of radio frequencies.
B) Radio Frequency Interference RFI) is overcrowding specific areas of the electromagnetic spectrum.
C) Many new technologies are located in fragile or important ecosystems.
D) Increased energy consumption and related pollution