Question 1

Explain each of the three important concepts behind the Federal Networking Council's definition of the term Internet. Explain how each of these technologies contributes to the functioning of the Internet today.

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The three important concepts in the Fede...

Question 2

________ is a model of computing in which firms and individuals obtain computing power and software applications over the Internet, rather than purchasing and installing it on their own computers.

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A)  Client/server computing
B)  P2P computing
C)  Mobile computing
D)  Cloud computingE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

________ software refers to the software that enables a computer to deliver Web pages written in HTML to client computers on a network that request this service by sending an HTTP request.

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The answer of ________ software refers to the software that...

Question 4

Local area networks that operate within a single organization that leases access to the Web directly from regional and national carriers are called:

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A)  wide area networks.
B)  extranets.
C)  campus area networks.
D)  private exchanges.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

________ is a utility program that allows you to check the connection between your client and a TCP/IP network.

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A)  Ping
B)  Telnet
C)  Tracert
D)  FingerE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

________ is a way of formatting pages with embedded links that connect documents to one another and that also link pages to other objects.

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The answer of ________ is a way of formatting pages...

Question 7

The protocol that enables the transmission of voice and other forms of audio communication over the Internet is called:

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A)  VoIP.
B)  IPTP.
C)  VTP.
D)  IP.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Google Apps is an example of cloud computing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Computing devices attached to the Internet that are capable of making HTTP requests and displaying HTML pages are referred to as ________.

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The answer of Computing devices attached to the Internet that...

Question 10

Which of the following is not true about the mobile platform?

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A)  Most smartphones use Intel chips.
B)  The number of cell phones worldwide exceeds the number of PCs.
C)  About 25% of the world's cell phones are smartphones.
D)  Unlike PCs, smartphones do not need fans.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

A TCP/IP network located within a single organization for the purposes of communication and information processing is called a(n)________.

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The answer of A TCP/IP network located within a single...

Question 12

TCP/IP operates in which layer of Internet architecture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Network Technology Substrate layer
B)  Middleware Services layer
C)  Transport Services and Representation Standards layer
D)  Applications layerE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

In the address http://www.company.com/clients.html, which of the following is the top-level domain?

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A)  .com
B)  company.com
C)  www
D)  httpE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

During which phase of the development of the Internet was ARPANET invented?

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A)  Commercialization phase
B)  Institutional phase
C)  Innovation phase
D)  Consolidation phaseE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The totality of blog-related Web sites is referred to as the ________.

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The answer of The totality of blog-related Web sites is...

Question 16

The layer of Internet architecture that ties the applications to the communications network and includes such services as security and authentication is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Network Technology Substrate layer.
B)  Middleware Services layer.
C)  Transport Services and Representation Standards layer.
D)  Applications layer.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

The backbone of the Internet is formed by:

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A)  Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) .
B)  Network Service Providers (NSPs) .
C)  Internet Service Providers (ISPs) .
D)  Metropolitan Area Exchanges (MAEs) .E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Tablet computers rely on the Internet cloud for processing and storage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not an advantage of client/server computing over centralized mainframe computing?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is easy to expand capacity by adding servers and clients.
B)  Each client added to the network increases the network's overall capacity and transmission speeds.
C)  Client/server networks are less vulnerable, in part because the processing load is balanced over many powerful smaller computers rather than concentrated in a single huge computer.
D)  There is less risk that a system will completely malfunction because backup or mirror servers can pick up the slack if one server goes down.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

The Transport Layer of TCP/IP is responsible for which of the following?

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A)  placing packets on and receiving them from the network medium
B)  addressing, packaging, and routing messages
C)  providing communication with the application by acknowledging and sequencing the packets to and from the application
D)  providing a variety of applications with the ability to access the services of the lower layersE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 3: E-Commerce Infrastructure: the Internet, Web, and Mobile Platform

________ software refers to the software that enables a computer to deliver Web pages written in HTML to client computers on a network that request this service by sending an HTTP request.

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The protocol that enables the transmission of voice and other forms of audio communication over the Internet is called:

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Local area networks that operate within a single organization that leases access to the Web directly from regional and national carriers are called:

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Computing devices attached to the Internet that are capable of making HTTP requests and displaying HTML pages are referred to as ________.

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Which of the following is not an advantage of client/server computing over centralized mainframe computing?

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In the address http://www.company.com/clients.html, which of the following is the top-level domain?

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________ is a utility program that allows you to check the connection between your client and a TCP/IP network.

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Which of the following is not true about the mobile platform?

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TCP/IP operates in which layer of Internet architecture?

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The totality of blog-related Web sites is referred to as the ________.

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Google Apps is an example of cloud computing.

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A TCP/IP network located within a single organization for the purposes of communication and information processing is called a(n)________.

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________ is a model of computing in which firms and individuals obtain computing power and software applications over the Internet, rather than purchasing and installing it on their own computers.

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During which phase of the development of the Internet was ARPANET invented?

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The backbone of the Internet is formed by:

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________ is a way of formatting pages with embedded links that connect documents to one another and that also link pages to other objects.

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The layer of Internet architecture that ties the applications to the communications network and includes such services as security and authentication is called the:

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Tablet computers rely on the Internet cloud for processing and storage.

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The Transport Layer of TCP/IP is responsible for which of the following?

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