Chapter 7: Networks Overview Quiz
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Which is the largest computer network in the world?

  • Telephone Service POTS Network
  • Cellular Network
  • Internet (correct)
  • Satellite Network

What type of network do Dual-mode Phones connect to?

  • Satellite Network
  • Cellular Network (correct)
  • Telephone Service POTS Network
  • Television & Radio Broadcasting Network

What technology is used by Satellite Phones for communication?

  • Television & Radio Broadcasting Network
  • GPS Receivers
  • Satellite Technology (correct)
  • Gate-based Monitoring Systems

What is the main purpose of Multimedia Networking?

<p>Distributing digital multimedia with receiver and streamer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of network does a GPS (Global Positioning System) use to determine exact geographic location?

<p>Satellite Network (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of network is used for Electronic Medical Monitors in healthcare?

<p>Sensor Network for home automation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of network topology uses a central cable to connect all devices?

<p>Bus Network (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of network architecture involves a computer or other device that utilizes network resources?

<p>Client-Server Networks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of network covers a large geographic area?

<p>Intranet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the amount of data that can be transferred in a given period of time, measured in bits per second (bps), Kbps, Mbps, or Gbps?

<p>Data Transmission Characteristics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of transmission involves data being sent when ready without being synchronized?

<p>Asynchronous Transmission (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of transmission does data travel in both directions simultaneously?

<p>Full-Duplex Transmission (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of network uses radio waves to connect devices without cables?

<p>Wireless Network (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which network type requires devices to be physically located close together?

<p>Personal Area Networks (PANs) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of transmission involves data sent one bit at a time, one after another, along a single path?

<p>Serial Transmission (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which network topology indicates that devices are connected without cables (via radio waves)?

<p>Wireless Network (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Business Intelligence (BI)?

<p>Gathering, storing, and analyzing data for better business decisions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a data mart differ from a data warehouse?

<p>Data marts store data for a department, while data warehouses store data for an entire company (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of social media analytics?

<p>Storing and analyzing data from blogs and social media sites (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Web Mining?

<p>Collecting and analyzing data from websites (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Data Mining contribute to organizations?

<p>Identifying processes that need improvement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Enterprise Architecture provide a detailed picture of?

<p>Organization's functions, systems, and digital ecosystems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is described as:

<p>A large integrated system that ties together all of a business’s activities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an Expert System?

<p>To provide advice expected from a human expert (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Document Management Systems (DMS)?

<p>Store, organize, and retrieve electronic documents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key capability provided by Decision Support Systems (DSSs)?

<p>Organizing and analyzing decision making (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Geographic Information System (GIS)?

<p>Combining geographical information with other types of data for better understanding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an Integrated Enterprise System from other systems mentioned?

<p>It ties together all of a business’s activities into a large integrated system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)?

<p>Track and manage inventory within warehouses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Supply Chain Management (SCM) from other systems mentioned?

<p>Oversees movement of information to customers Just-in-time (JIT) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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