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?

Distributing digital multimedia with receiver and streamer Signup and view all the answers

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

Satellite Network Signup and view all the answers

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

Sensor Network for home automation Signup and view all the answers

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

Bus Network Signup and view all the answers

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

Client-Server Networks Signup and view all the answers

What type of network covers a large geographic area?

Intranet 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?

Data Transmission Characteristics Signup and view all the answers

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

Asynchronous Transmission Signup and view all the answers

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

Full-Duplex Transmission Signup and view all the answers

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

Wireless Network Signup and view all the answers

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

Personal Area Networks (PANs) 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?

Serial Transmission Signup and view all the answers

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

Wireless Network Signup and view all the answers

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

Gathering, storing, and analyzing data for better business decisions Signup and view all the answers

How does a data mart differ from a data warehouse?

Data marts store data for a department, while data warehouses store data for an entire company Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of social media analytics?

Storing and analyzing data from blogs and social media sites Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Web Mining?

Collecting and analyzing data from websites Signup and view all the answers

How does Data Mining contribute to organizations?

Identifying processes that need improvement Signup and view all the answers

What does Enterprise Architecture provide a detailed picture of?

Organization's functions, systems, and digital ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is described as:

A large integrated system that ties together all of a business’s activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an Expert System?

To provide advice expected from a human expert Signup and view all the answers

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

Store, organize, and retrieve electronic documents Signup and view all the answers

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

Organizing and analyzing decision making Signup and view all the answers

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

Combining geographical information with other types of data for better understanding Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an Integrated Enterprise System from other systems mentioned?

It ties together all of a business’s activities into a large integrated system Signup and view all the answers

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

Track and manage inventory within warehouses Signup and view all the answers

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

Oversees movement of information to customers Just-in-time (JIT) Signup and view all the answers