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E-Commerce Quiz Chapter 3 - Multiple Choice
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1During which period of time did the Institutionalization phase of Internet development take place?
- A1950-1960
- B1961-1974
- C1975-1995
- D1995-through the present
2Which of the following occurred during the Commercialization phase of Internet development?
- AThe fundamental building blocks of the Internet were realized in actual hardware and software.
- BLarge mainframes on different college campuses were linked.
- CThe Domain Name System was introduced.
- DNSF privatized the operation of the Internet's backbone.
3During which phase of the development of the Internet was Ethernet invented?
- ACommercialization phase
- BInstitutional phase
- CInnovation phase
- DConsolidation phase
4Which of the following is not one of the basic technological foundations of the Internet?
- Aclient/server computing
- BTracert
- CTCP/IP communications protocol
- Dpacket-switching hardware
5The process of slicing digital messages into parcels, sending them along different communication paths as they become available, and reassembling them at the destination point is called:
- Arouting.
- Bthe Transmission Control Protocol.
- Cpacket switching.
- Dthe File Transfer Protocol.
6Which of the following is the core communications protocol for the Internet?
- ATelnet
- BFTP
- CTCP/IP
- DSSL
7The Transport Layer of TCP/IP is responsible for which of the following?
- Aplacing packets on and receiving them from the network medium
- Baddressing, packaging, and routing messages
- Cproviding communication with the application by acknowledging and sequencing the packets to and from the application
- Dproviding a variety of applications with the ability to access the services of the lower layers
8The Internet Layer of TCP/IP is responsible for which of the following?
- Aplacing packets on and receiving them from the network medium
- Baddressing, packaging, and routing messages
- Cproviding communication with the application by acknowledging and sequencing the packets to and from the application
- Dproviding a variety of applications with the ability to access the services of the lower layers
9Which of the following allows users to communicate visually and aurally in real-time, and uses high-resolution monitors to simulate the presence of participants?
- Atelepresence
- Bvideoconferencing
- CVOIP
- DIP telephony
10An IPv4 address is expressed as a:
- A32-bit number that appears as a series of four separate numbers separated by semicolons.
- B64-bit number that appears as a series of four separate numbers separated by semicolons.
- C64-bit number that appears as a series of four separate numbers separated by periods.
- D32-bit number that appears as a series of four separate numbers separated by periods.
11The natural language convention used to represent IP addresses is called the:
- Auniform resource locator system.
- BInternet protocol addressing schema.
- Cdomain name system.
- Dassigned numbers and names (ANN) system.
12The addresses used by browsers to identify the location of content on the Web are called:
- Adomain names.
- Buniform resource locators.
- CIP addresses.
- Dfile paths.
13Which of the following statements about client/server computing is true?
- AIt exploded the available communications capacity.
- BIt provided communication rules and regulations.
- CIt connects multiple powerful personal computers together in one network with one or more servers dedicated to common functions that they all need.
- DIt does not provide sufficient computing capacity to support graphics or color.
14Which of the following is not an advantage of client/server computing over centralized mainframe computing?
- AIt is easy to expand capacity by adding servers and clients.
- BEach client added to the network increases the network's overall capacity and transmission speeds.
- CClient/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.
- DThere is less risk that a system will completely malfunction because backup or mirror servers can pick up the slack if one server goes down.
15________ 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.
- AClient/server computing
- BP2P computing
- CMobile computing
- DCloud computing
16Which of the following protocols is used to send mail to a server?
- ASMTP
- BFTP
- CHTTP
- DSSL
17Where does TSL operate within TCP/IP?
- Abetween the Internet Layer and the Transport Layer
- Bbetween the Transport Layer and the Application Layer
- Cbetween the Network Interface Layer and the Transport Layer
- Dbetween the Internet Layer and the Application Layer
18A(n) ________ is an audio presentation stored as an audio file and posted to the Web for users to download.
- Apodcast
- BRSS subscription
- Cweblog
- Dwidget
19________ is one of the original Internet services and is used to transfer files from a server computer to a client computer and vice versa.
- ASMTP
- BFTP
- CHTTP
- DSSL
20________ is a utility program that allows you to check the connection between your client and a TCP/IP network.
- APing
- BTelnet
- CTracert
- DFinger
21Which layer of Internet architecture is composed of the telecommunications networks and protocols?
- ANetwork Technology Substrate layer
- BMiddleware Services layer
- CTransport Services and Representation Standards layer
- DApplications layer
22TCP/IP operates in which layer of Internet architecture?
- ANetwork Technology Substrate layer
- BMiddleware Services layer
- CTransport Services and Representation Standards layer
- DApplications layer
23An Internet-enabled media player would run in which layer of Internet architecture?
- ANetwork Technology Substrate layer
- BMiddleware Services layer
- CTransport Services and Representation Standards layer
- DApplications layer
24The layer of Internet architecture that ties the applications to the communications network and includes such services as security and authentication is called the:
- ANetwork Technology Substrate layer.
- BMiddleware Services layer.
- CTransport Services and Representation Standards layer.
- DApplications layer.
25The backbone of the Internet is formed by:
- AInternet Exchange Points (IXPs).
- B) Network Service Providers (NSPs).
- CInternet Service Providers (ISPs).
- DMetropolitan Area Exchanges (MAEs).
26When talking about the physical elements of the Internet, the term redundancy refers to:
- Atransmitting multiple copies of a single packet to safeguard against data loss.
- Bthe use of tiered high-speed switching computers to connect the backbone to regional and local networks.
- Cdelays in messages caused by the uneven flow of information through the network.
- Dmultiple duplicate devices and paths in a network built so that data can be rerouted if a breakdown occurs.
27The "hubs" where the backbone owners connect with one another are called:
- AInternet Exchange Points (IXPs).
- BNetwork Service Providers (NSPs).
- CInternet Service Providers (ISPs).
- DMetropolitan Access Points (MAPs).
28Local area networks that operate within a single organization that leases access to the Web directly from regional and national carriers are called:
- Awide area networks.
- Bextranets.
- Ccampus area networks.
- Dprivate exchanges.
29The ________ is a consortium of corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations that monitors Internet policies and practices.
- AInternet Engineering Steering Group (IESG)
- BWorld Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
- CInternet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
- DInternet Society (ISOC)
30The ________ helps define the overall structure of the Internet.
- AIAB
- BIESG
- CW3C
- DITU
31Which of the following is not a limitation of the current Internet?
- AHTML, which is not proficient for designing business documents or databases for Web viewing
- Blimited bandwidth, which causes congestion and cannot adequately handle video and voice traffic
- Carchitectural restrictions, which stipulate that numerous requests for the same file must each be answered individually, slowing network performance
- Dthe difficulty in expanding capacity by adding servers and clients
32Which of the following is not true about the mobile platform?
- AMost smartphones use Intel chips.
- BThe number of cell phones worldwide exceeds the number of PCs.
- CAbout 25% of the world's cell phones are smartphones.
- DUnlike PCs, smartphones do not need fans.
33Which of the following statements about fiber-optic cable is not true?
- AIt consists of twelve or sixteen strands of glass.
- BIt is thinner and lighter than coaxial or twisted pair cable.
- CIt enables better data security than coaxial cable.
- DThere are thousands of miles of installed fiber-optic cable in the United States that are not being used.
34In the United States, there are two main types of cellular networks, CDMA and:
- AGSM
- BBluetooth.
- Cwireless.
- DWiMAX.
35Which of the following is the "killer app" of 2012?
- Asocial networks
- Bblogs
- Ctablet PCs
- Dsearch engines
36The major technologies used with wireless local area networks are:
- AWi-Fi and Bluetooth.
- BWi-Fi and WiMAX.
- CBluetooth and 3G.
- DWiMAX and 3G.
37Which of the following is a short-range, low-power, wireless network technology useful for remotely controlling industrial, medical, and home automation devices?
- AWi-Fi
- BWiMAX
- CUWB
- DZigBee
38Which of the following is a high-speed, medium-range, broadband wireless metropolitan area network?
- AWi-Fi
- BWiMAX
- CBluetooth
- DZigBee
39Siri is a type of:
- Aintelligent personal assistant.
- Bwidget.
- Cgadget.
- Dsocial network.
40The first Web browser to make it possible to view documents on the Web with colored background, images, and animations was:
- ANetscape Navigator.
- BMosaic.
- CMozilla.
- DInternet Explorer.
41In the address http://www.company.com/clients.html, which of the following is the top-level domain?
- A.com
- Bcompany.com
- Cwww
- Dhttp
42You could expect to find all of the following services in a Web server software package except:
- Asecurity services.
- BFTP.
- Cdata capture.
- Dan RSS aggregator.
43Which of the following is currently the most popular Web browser?
- AInternet Explorer
- BNetscape
- CSafari
- DFirefox
44The concept behind document formatting had its roots in which of the following?
- AXML
- BSGML
- CHTML
- DGML
45Which of the following is a Web application that enables Internet users to communicate with each other, although not in real time?
- Aonline chat
- Bonline forum
- CIM
- DVoIP
46Which of the following is a Web 2.0 service or application?
- Awikis
- Be-mail
- CIM
- Donline forums
47A(n) ________ is a Web application that allows users to easily add and edit content on a Web page.
- Awiki
- Bpodcast
- Cblog
- DRSS feed
48The protocol that enables the transmission of voice and other forms of audio communication over the Internet is called:
- AVoIP.
- BIPTP.
- CVTP.
- DIP.
49Which of the following was the largest source of mobile commerce revenue in 2012?
- Amobile advertising
- Blocation-based services
- Ce-book sales
- Dmobile retail purchases
50All of the following are true about iPhone apps except:
- AThey are distributed through Apple's App Store.
- BThey are typically written in the Java programming language.
- CThey were estimated to generate over $2 billion in 2012.
- DMore than 30 billion have been downloaded.
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