Computer Networks in Business Information Systems: Chapter 06

Which type of processing alternative allows for the highest degree of control over data processing?

Decentralized processing
Hybrid processing
Centralized processing (correct)
Distributed processing

What is the primary function of a router in a computer network?

To provide centralized processing for all connected devices
To forward data packets across multiple networks (correct)
To store and process data locally
To connect computers within a single network

In a decentralized processing environment, what is the relationship between the various computer systems?

The computer systems are connected and communicate with each other.
The computer systems are managed by a central authority.
The computer systems are located in a single facility.
The computer systems are isolated and do not communicate with each other. (correct)

Which type of processing alternative involves placing processing devices at various remote locations?

Decentralized processing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of distributed processing?

Allocation of data to the most efficient processing locations (A) Signup and view all the answers

In a distributed processing environment, how are the computer systems connected?

The computer systems are connected to each other via telecommunications devices. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which wireless transmission media type sends signals using extremely short electromagnetic pulses?

Ultra-Wideband (UWB) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical usage of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology?

Connecting medical instruments like video endoscopes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum range typically supported by Ultra-Wideband (UWB) wireless transmission?

10 to 50 meters (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which wireless transmission media type requires line-of-sight transmission?

Infrared Transmission (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical usage of Infrared Transmission?

Connecting a display screen to a computer (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a telecommunications hardware device?

Bluetooth (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential factor for organizational success according to the text?

Effective communications (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following services provided by the Internet is still evolving?

Some services are still evolving, according to the text (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of telecommunications for businesses?

Lessening the barriers of time and distance (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a means of electronic transmission of signals mentioned in the text?

Internet (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of telecommunications on the nature of commerce, according to the text?

It is changing the nature of commerce itself (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of telecommunications for businesses mentioned in the text?

Increased revenue generation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a modem?

To convert digital signals to analog signals for transmission over communication media (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using a multiplexer in telecommunications?

To reduce the number of communication channels needed, thereby lowering telecommunications costs (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does a switch determine the output port for forwarding a message on a network?

By examining the physical device address in the incoming message (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an analog signal?

A continuous variable signal that varies in both time and amplitude (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which device is responsible for translating between different network protocols?

A gateway (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a switch and a router?

Switches use physical device addresses, while routers use logical network addresses (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a server in a client/server system?

To store and distribute application programs and data files to clients (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes a client in a client/server system?

A client is a computer that requests services from servers on the network (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Internet?

To facilitate the exchange of information between interconnected networks (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the ancestor of the Internet?

The ARPANET (D) Signup and view all the answers

In a client/server system, which component is responsible for sending requests for services?

The client (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the Internet and individual networks?

The Internet is a collection of interconnected networks that exchange information (A) Signup and view all the answers