MIS Chapter 6: Telecommunications and Wireless Technology

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What are the major components in a simple computer network as illustrated in the content?

  • Computers (correct)
  • Router (correct)
  • Switches (correct)
  • Network operating system (correct)
  • NICs (Network Interface Cards) (correct)
  • Cable (correct)

Routers are devices used to route packets of data through the same network.

False (B)

What is the method of slicing digital messages into parcels, sending packets along different communication paths, and then reassembling packets at the destination?

Packet switching

_______ govern the transmission of information between two points.

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

Match the following with their descriptions:

<p>Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) = Communications standard used for transferring web pages TCP/IP = Common worldwide standard that is basis for internet HTML = Formats documents for display on web URLs = Addresses of web pages</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Web 3.0?

<p>To add meaning to the existing web and make searching more relevant to users.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which wireless technology links up to 8 devices in a 10-meter area?

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

Wi-Fi is used for wireless LAN and wireless internet access.

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

Radio frequency identification (RFID) uses tiny tags with embedded __________ containing data about an item and location, and antenna.

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

Match the following wireless technologies with their descriptions:

<p>Bluetooth = Links up to 8 devices in a 10-meter area Wi-Fi = Used for wireless LAN and wireless internet access RFID = Uses tiny tags with embedded microchips for item and location data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Components of a Simple Computer Network

  • A computer network consists of two or more connected computers
  • Major components:
    • Client computer
    • Server computer
    • Network interface cards (NICs)
    • Connection medium (e.g., cable or wireless)
    • Network operating system
    • Hub or switch
    • Router (device used to route packets of data through different networks)

Key Networking Technologies

  • Client/Server Computing:
    • Distributed computing model
    • Clients linked through network, controlled by network server computer
    • Server sets rules of communication for network and provides every client with an address
  • Packet Switching:
    • Method of slicing digital messages into packets, sending packets along different communication paths, and reassembling packets at destination
    • More efficient use of network's communications capacity
  • TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol):
    • Common worldwide standard that is basis for internet
    • Enables connectivity between computers

The Internet

  • A global network of interconnected computers and servers
  • Allows for communication, information sharing, and e-business
  • Key technologies:
    • HTML (Hypertext Markup Language): formats documents for display on web
    • HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol): communications standard used for transferring web pages
    • URLs (Uniform Resource Locators): addresses of web pages
    • Web servers: software for locating and managing web pages

Wireless Networking and Internet Access

  • Wireless computer networks and internet access:
    • Bluetooth (802.15): links up to 8 devices in 10-meter area
    • Wi-Fi (802.11): set of standards for wireless LAN and wireless internet access
  • Radio Frequency Identification (RFID):
    • Uses tiny tags with embedded microchips and antennas to transmit data
    • Common uses: automated toll-collection, tracking goods in supply chain
    • Requires special hardware and software

Wireless Sensor Networks

  • Valuable for business due to ability to track and monitor goods, equipment, and environments
  • Enables real-time monitoring and automation of business processes

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