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

Question 1

Which of the following is the core communications protocol for the Internet?

A)Telnet
B)FTP
C)TCP/IP
D)TLS

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Where does TLS operate within TCP/IP?

A)between the Internet Layer and the Transport Layer
B)between the Transport Layer and the Application Layer
C)between the Network Interface Layer and the Transport Layer
D)between the Internet Layer and the Application Layer

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The ________ allows a natural language expression, such as Google.com to represent a numeric IP address.

A)uniform resource locator system
B)Internet protocol addressing schema
C)domain name system
D)assigned numbers and names (ANN) system

Answer 3

C

Question 4

________ is a model of computing in computer processing, storage, software, and other services which are provided as a shared pool of virtualized resources over the Internet.

A)Client/server computing
B)P2P computing
C)Mobile computing
D)Cloud computing

Question 5

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

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 layers

Question 6

An IPv4 address is expressed as a:

A)32-bit number that appears as a series of four separate numbers separated by semicolons.
B)64-bit number that appears as a series of four separate numbers separated by semicolons.
C)64-bit number that appears as a series of four separate numbers separated by periods.
D)32-bit number that appears as a series of four separate numbers separated by periods.

Question 7

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

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.

Question 8

During which period of time did the Institutionalization phase of Internet development take place?

A)1950-1960
B)1961-1974
C)1975-1995
D)1995-through the present

Question 9

Which of the following technologies has enabled the Internet to grow exponentially to support millions of users, without overloading the network architecture?

A)fiber optics
B)Wi-Fi
C)IPv6
D)client/server computing

Question 10

Which of the following statements about cloud computing is not true?

A)A public cloud is typically used by companies with stringent privacy and security requirements.
B)Dropbox is an example of a public cloud.
C)Hybrid clouds offer both public and private cloud options.
D)A private cloud may be hosted internally or externally.

Question 11

Which of the following is not one of the basic technological foundations of the Internet?

A)client/server computing
B)FTP
C)TCP/IP
D)packet switching

Question 12

________ is used to allow remote login on another computer.

A)Telnet
B)FTP
C)HTTP
D)SSL

Question 13

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

A)Ping
B)Telnet
C)Tracert
D)Finger

Question 14

The address used by a browser to identify the location of content on the Web is called:

A)a domain name.
B)a uniform resource locator.
C)an IP address.
D)a file path.

Question 15

Which of the following are specialized computers that transmit message parcels along available Internet communication paths and on to their destinations?

A)routers
B)Web servers
C)IP servers
D)packet servers

Question 16

The 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:

A)routing.
B)the Transmission Control Protocol.
C)packet switching.
D)the File Transfer Protocol.

Question 17

During which phase of the development of the Internet was the Domain Name System (DNS)introduced?

A)commercialization phase
B)institutional phase
C)innovation phase
D)consolidation phase

Question 18

Which of the following occurred during the Commercialization phase of Internet development?

A)The fundamental building blocks of the Internet were realized in actual hardware and software.
B)Personal computers were invented.
C)The Domain Name System was introduced.
D)NSF privatized the operation of the Internet's backbone.

Question 19

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

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 layers

Question 20

Which of the following protocols is used to send mail to a server?

A)IMAP
B)FTP
C)HTTP
D)SSL

Question 21

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

Question 22

What are the essential characteristics of cloud computing?

Question 23

TCP/IP operates in which layer of Internet architecture?

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

Question 24

Which of the following was the original purpose of the Internet?

A)to provide a network that would allow businesses to connect with consumers
B)to link large mainframe computers on different college campuses
C)to develop a military communications system that could withstand nuclear war
D)to enable government agencies to track civilian communications

Question 25

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)is the Internet protocol used by a browser to transfer web pages.

Question 26

Which of the following is a set of rules for transferring data?

A)protocol
B)packet
C)router
D)IP address

Question 27

The Web runs in which layer of Internet architecture?

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

Question 28

What are the implications of cloud computing for e-commerce?

Question 29

Which of the following are central directories that list all domain names currently in use for specific domains?

A)Web servers
B)root servers
C)client servers
D)DNS servers

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

Packet switching makes use of multiple circuits rather than one dedicated circuit.

Question 32

FTP is the protocol that permits users to transfer files from a server to their client computer, and vice versa.

Question 33

Amazon Web Services is an example of a private cloud.

Question 34

HTTP/2 is supported by almost all the leading web browsers.

Question 35

A private cloud is operated for the benefit of multiple firms.

Question 36

Which of the following organizations monitor Internet policies and practices?

A)IETF
B)ISOC
C)W3C
D)ICANN

Question 37

Which of the following protocols enables the exchange of routing information among different autonomous systems on the Internet?

A)HTTP
B)BGP
C)FTP
D)SMTP

Question 38

In a hybrid cloud computing model, firms use their own infrastructure for their most essential core activities.

Question 39

Which of the following is not a basic type of cloud computing service?

A)IaaS
B)PaaS
C)SaaS
D)FiOS

Question 40

Which of the following is a utility program that allows you to track the path of a message sent from a client computer to a remote computer on the Internet?

A)Telnet
B)Ping
C)IMAP
D)Tracert

Question 41

The major technologies used with wireless local area networks are:

A)Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
B)Wi-Fi and WiMax.
C)Bluetooth and 3G.
D)WiMax and 3G.

Question 42

Tier 1 ISPs provide Internet access to consumers and businesses.

Question 43

T1 and T3 refer to international telephone standards for digital communication.

Question 44

When talking about the physical elements of the Internet, the term redundancy refers to:

A)transmitting multiple copies of a single packet to safeguard against data loss.
B)the use of tiered high-speed switching computers to connect the backbone to regional and local networks.
C)delays in messages caused by the uneven flow of information through the network.
D)multiple duplicate devices and paths in a network built so that data can be rerouted if a breakdown occurs.

Question 45

The ________ helps define the overall structure of the Internet.

A)IAB
B)IESG
C)W3C
D)ITU

Question 46

The major hubs in the United States where the Internet backbone intersects with regional and local networks are now commonly referred to as Internet Exchange Points (IXPs).

Question 47

The backbone of the Internet is formed by:

A)Internet Exchange Points (IXPs).
B)Tier 1 ISPs.
C)Network Access Points (NAPs).
D)Metropolitan Area Exchanges (MAEs).

Question 48

Which of the following is not a quality of service limitation of today's Internet?

A)latency
B)the uneven flow of information packets through the network
C)insufficient bandwidth in the backbone
D)low level of guaranteed service

Question 49

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

A)Most smartphones use Intel chips.
B)Smartphones and tablet computers are the primary means to access the Internet, both in the United States and worldwide.
C)Most smartphones use either Google's Android or Apple's iOS operating systems.
D)Smartphones use flash memory chips.

Question 50

Which of the following is not a limitation of the current Internet?

A)the continued reliance on cables and wires for connectivity
B)limited bandwidth, which causes congestion and cannot adequately handle video and voice traffic
C)architectural restrictions, which stipulate that numerous requests for the same file must each be answered individually, slowing network performance
D)the difficulty in expanding capacity by adding servers and clients

Question 51

Bluetooth is a high-speed, fixed broadband wireless local area network for commercial and residential use.

Question 52

Identify and describe the two types of ISP service, along with the Internet connection methods, in use today.

Question 53

Which of the following is not a concern about IoT?

A)the high cost of sensors
B)interoperability
C)security
D)privacy

Question 54

How long does it take for 300,000 X-rays to be transmitted on a 100-gbps network?

A)10 seconds
B)1 minute
C)10 minutes
D)1 hour

Question 55

You are browsing the Web on your tablet computer. Describe the webpage data path from its origination point on a distant computer to your tablet.

Question 56

In the United States, about ________ of Internet traffic now occurs over IPv6.

A)10%
B)15%
C)25%
D)40%

Question 57

What type of Internet access technology are Google and Facebook hoping to use to provide Internet access to remote parts of the world?

A)Bluetooth
B)drones
C)WLANs
D)DSL

Question 58

Which of the following organizations involved with Internet governance has the United States recently given up control over?

A)ICANN
B)IGF
C)NTIA
D)IANA

Question 59

Which of the following statements about fiber-optic cable is not true?

A)It transmits more data at faster speeds than coaxial or twisted pair cable.
B)It is thinner and lighter than coaxial or twisted pair cable.
C)A majority of U.S. homes have fiber connections.
D)Telecommunications firms have made substantial investments in fiber optic systems in the last decade.

Question 60

The ________ is a consortium of corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations that monitors Internet policies and practices.

A)Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG)
B)World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
C)Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
D)Internet Society (ISOC)

Question 61

Cortana is a type of:

A)intelligent digital assistant.
B)widget.
C)gadget.
D)social network.

Question 62

Which of the following refers to delays in messages caused by the uneven flow of information packets through the network?

A)redundancy
B)latency
C)Net neutrality
D)QOS

Question 63

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

A))com
B)company.com
C)www
D)http

Question 64

The concept behind document formatting had its roots in which of the following?

A)XML
B)SGML
C)HTML
D)GML

Question 65

Briefly describe the development of the Web including the key players.

Question 66

Which of the following was the most popular web browser as of July 2017?

A)Internet Explorer
B)Safari
C)Chrome
D)Firefox

Question 67

You could expect to find all of the following services in a web server software package except:

A)security services.
B)FTP.
C)search engine.
D)an RSS aggregator.

Question 68

A(n)________ allows users to easily add and edit content on a web page.

A)wiki
B)podcast
C)blog
D)RSS feed

Question 69

All of the following are involved in the effort to create standards for IoT except:

A)AllSeen Alliance.
B)Industrial Internet Consortium.
C)Open Connectivity Foundation.
D)W3C.

Question 70

Microsoft's pilot program to provide broadband Internet access to rural areas uses which of the following technologies?

A)satellites
B)drones
C)unused, low-powered television channels
D)high altitude balloons

Question 71

HTML is used to format the structure and style of a web page.

Question 72

Describe and discuss 5G.

Question 73

What are some of the issues related to the Internet of Things (IoT)?

Question 74

The first web browser to make it possible to view documents on the Web with colored background, images, and animations was:

A)Netscape Navigator.
B)Mosaic.
C)Mozilla.
D)Internet Explorer.

Question 75

Which of the following enables Internet users to communicate with each other, although not in real time?

A)mobile messaging
B)online forum
C)SMS messaging
D)VoIP

Question 76

Which of the following is not a mobile messaging application?

A)Kik
B)WhatsApp
C)Viber
D)Feedly

Question 77

The Internet of Things (IoT)is based on sensors that can collect data and connect to the Internet.

Question 78

Internet2 provides a nationwide 100 gigabit-per-second network.

Question 79

All of the following are characteristics of HTML5 except:

A)a video element that replaces plug-ins such as Flash, QuickTime, and RealPlayer.
B)use of CSS3.
C)ability to access built-in functionality of mobile devices, such as GPS and swiping.
D)support for digital rights management.

Question 80

WLAN-based Internet access derives from the same technological foundations as telephone-based wireless Internet access.