Types of Networks: Wireline and Wireless

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What is considered part of wireline networks when used by a telephone network?

Internet backbone

Which type of network is characterized by short-range wireless or temporary plug-in connections?

Ad hoc networks

What type of protocols are used for dial-up connections in different types of networks?

TCP/IP, HTTP

Which of the following is an example of a mobile network?

AMPS (Advanced Mobile Phone Systems) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a middleware in a software architecture context?

RPC (Remote Procedure Call) Signup and view all the answers

Which component is needed at different layers of the architecture in a mobile computing context?

Gateway Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of wearable computers?

They are always on and operational while on the move Signup and view all the answers

Which type of mobility refers to the ability of the user to move from one network to another seamlessly?

Network mobility Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a Mobile Ad hoc Network (MANET)?

Nodes move, causing changes in the routing table structure Signup and view all the answers

What does bearer mobility refer to in mobile computing?

Ability to move from one bearer to another and use the same service Signup and view all the answers

What does global service portability aim to achieve in mobile computing?

Making services available globally across all environments Signup and view all the answers

How do wearable devices differ from standard mobile devices?

Wearable devices are always on and hands-free Signup and view all the answers

What type of services are required by all people, regardless of their mobility?

Data and information services Signup and view all the answers

Which category of mobile applications is described as time-sensitive and passes quickly?

Perishable applications Signup and view all the answers

What type of middleware is responsible for converting a session-oriented dialogue (SoD) to a sessionless dialogue (SID)?

Transaction Processing Middleware Signup and view all the answers

In a mobile computing environment, what type of application would provide a street map or restaurant guide?

Location-specific applications Signup and view all the answers

Which middleware component manages device-specific rendering at run-time?

Behavior Management Middleware Signup and view all the answers

Which type of gateway allows access to the Internet over a mobile phone?

WAP gateway Signup and view all the answers

What type of connector is mentioned for IBM mainframe services in the text?

TN3270 connector Signup and view all the answers

What kind of data may someone handle while at home using mobile computing services?

Bank transactions Signup and view all the answers

In what scenarios would a system require a separate middleware component?

When converting from a SoD to a SID Signup and view all the answers

What purpose do communication gateways serve in the context of middleware and devices?

Manage different transport bearers or networks with dissimilar protocols Signup and view all the answers

Why might a system need behavior management middleware according to the text?

To manage device-specific rendering at run-time Signup and view all the answers

What does mobile computing allow users to do?

Access data, information, or logical objects from any device in any network while on the move Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a Virtual Home Environment (VHE) in mobile computing?

It allows users to experience the same computing environment as they have in their home or corporate environment in a foreign network Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of ubiquity in mobile computing?

Ensuring that information is available anywhere, all the time Signup and view all the answers

How is nomadic computing environment defined?

A computing environment that moves along with the mobile user Signup and view all the answers

In which context does mobile computing operate under the name 'Pervasive Computing'?

It is pervasive in nature and can be made available in any environment Signup and view all the answers

'Mobile Computing' term refers to what characteristic of the computing environment?

A computing environment that moves with the user Signup and view all the answers

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