Computer Networks in Business Information Systems: Chapter 06
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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?

    <p>Decentralized processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of distributed processing?

    <p>Allocation of data to the most efficient processing locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The computer systems are connected to each other via telecommunications devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ultra-Wideband (UWB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Connecting medical instruments like video endoscopes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>10 to 50 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Infrared Transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical usage of Infrared Transmission?

    <p>Connecting a display screen to a computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Bluetooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Effective communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Some services are still evolving, according to the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of telecommunications for businesses?

    <p>Lessening the barriers of time and distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is changing the nature of commerce itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increased revenue generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a modem?

    <p>To convert digital signals to analog signals for transmission over communication media</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To reduce the number of communication channels needed, thereby lowering telecommunications costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By examining the physical device address in the incoming message</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A continuous variable signal that varies in both time and amplitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device is responsible for translating between different network protocols?

    <p>A gateway</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Switches use physical device addresses, while routers use logical network addresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To store and distribute application programs and data files to clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A client is a computer that requests services from servers on the network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Internet?

    <p>To facilitate the exchange of information between interconnected networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ancestor of the Internet?

    <p>The ARPANET</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The client</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Internet is a collection of interconnected networks that exchange information</p> Signup and view all the answers

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