Question 1

What is a restricted network that relies on Internet technologies to provide an Internet-like environment within the company for information sharing, communications, collaboration, and web publishing?

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of an intranet.

Question 2

What is a combination of HTTP and SSL that provides encryption and secure identification of an Internet server?

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of a secure hypertext transfer protocol (SHTTP).

Question 3

What are the four wireless communication network categories?

Accepted Answer

The four wireless communication network categories are 1) personal area networks (PANs), 2) wireless local area networks (WLANs), 3) wireless metropolitan area networks (WMANs), and 4) wireless wide area networks (WWANs).

Question 4

What is Bluetooth?

Accepted Answer

Bluetooth is a wireless PAN technology that transmits signals over short distances among cell phones, computers, and other devices.

Question 5

What distributes digital video content using IP across the Internet and private IP networks?

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of Internet protocol TV (IPTV).

Question 6

What is the digital divide?

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of a digital divide.

Question 7

What is the major challenge of networking or performing business in a connected world?

Accepted Answer

The major challenges of a connected world include 1) security, and 2) social, ethical, and political issues.

Question 8

What is the worldwide gap giving advantage to those with access to technology?

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of a digital divide.

Question 9

An extranet is not available for use by a ________.

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of extranet.

Question 10

What are the two main methods for encrypting network traffic on the web?

Accepted Answer

Two main methods for encrypting network traffic on the web are secure sockets layer (SSL) and secure hypertext transfer protocol (SHTTP).

Question 11

What is a feature of IPTV?

Accepted Answer

IPTV features include 1) support of multiple devices, 2) interactivity with users, 3) low bandwidth, and 4) personalization.

Question 12

What is Internet protocol TV (IPTV)?

Accepted Answer

Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) distributes digital video content using IP across the Internet and private IP networks.

Question 13

What is a personal area network (PAN)?

Accepted Answer

A personal area network (PAN) provides communication for devices owned by a single user that work over a short distance.

Question 14

To create an SSL connection, a web server requires a ________, which is an electronic document that confirms the identity of a website or server and verifies that a public key belongs to a trustworthy individual or company.

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of a SSL certificate.

Question 15

What is an extension of an intranet that is available only to authorized outsiders?

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of extranet.

Question 16

Why would a company use an intranet?

Accepted Answer

Intranets are used for 1) business operations and management, 2) communications and collaboration, and 3) web publishing.

Question 17

What is wireless?

Accepted Answer

Wireless refers to any type of operation accomplished without the use of a hard-wired connection.

Question 18

What is mobile?

Accepted Answer

Mobile means the technology can travel with the user; for instance, users can download software, email messages, and web pages onto a laptop or other mobile device

Question 19

Which of the statements below is not accurate in reference to mobile and wireless computing?

Accepted Answer

Wireless technology does not use a hard-wired connection.

Question 20

What is a VPN?

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of a virtual private network or VPN.

Quiz 7: Networks: Mobile Business: Module 3: Enterprise MIS