30 Questions
Which type of processing alternative allows for the highest degree of control over data processing?
Centralized processing
What is the primary function of a router in a computer network?
To forward data packets across multiple networks
In a decentralized processing environment, what is the relationship between the various computer systems?
The computer systems are isolated and do not communicate with each other.
Which type of processing alternative involves placing processing devices at various remote locations?
Decentralized processing
What is a key benefit of distributed processing?
Allocation of data to the most efficient processing locations
In a distributed processing environment, how are the computer systems connected?
The computer systems are connected to each other via telecommunications devices.
Which wireless transmission media type sends signals using extremely short electromagnetic pulses?
Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
What is a typical usage of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology?
Connecting medical instruments like video endoscopes
What is the maximum range typically supported by Ultra-Wideband (UWB) wireless transmission?
10 to 50 meters
Which wireless transmission media type requires line-of-sight transmission?
Infrared Transmission
What is a typical usage of Infrared Transmission?
Connecting a display screen to a computer
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a telecommunications hardware device?
Bluetooth
What is the essential factor for organizational success according to the text?
Effective communications
Which of the following services provided by the Internet is still evolving?
Some services are still evolving, according to the text
What is the primary benefit of telecommunications for businesses?
Lessening the barriers of time and distance
Which of the following is NOT a means of electronic transmission of signals mentioned in the text?
Internet
What is the impact of telecommunications on the nature of commerce, according to the text?
It is changing the nature of commerce itself
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of telecommunications for businesses mentioned in the text?
Increased revenue generation
What is the primary function of a modem?
To convert digital signals to analog signals for transmission over communication media
What is the main purpose of using a multiplexer in telecommunications?
To reduce the number of communication channels needed, thereby lowering telecommunications costs
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
Which of the following is an example of an analog signal?
A continuous variable signal that varies in both time and amplitude
Which device is responsible for translating between different network protocols?
A gateway
What is the main difference between a switch and a router?
Switches use physical device addresses, while routers use logical network addresses
What is the primary function of a server in a client/server system?
To store and distribute application programs and data files to clients
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
What is the primary purpose of the Internet?
To facilitate the exchange of information between interconnected networks
What was the ancestor of the Internet?
The ARPANET
In a client/server system, which component is responsible for sending requests for services?
The client
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
Explore the principles of effective communications in organizational success, focusing on communications technology and the Internet services. Understand the evolving nature of different technologies and their impact on business operations.
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