Question 1

Many businesses choose to open their intranets to other selected organizations through the use of
A) crossnets.
B) alternets.
C) outernets.
D) extranets.

Accepted Answer

The term "extranet" is used to describe a network or a part of a network that is selectively accessible to outside users or organizations. This means that businesses can choose to open up their intranets to selected external organizations through the use of extranets.

Question 2

A company that wanted to provide a single, unified entry point to its network that would allow different types of users access to different types of resources could do so by establishing a(n)
A) enterprise portal.
B) broadband interface.
C) intranet.
D) mainframe network.

Accepted Answer

An enterprise portal serves as an entry point to a variety of resources. However, these portals are more than simply web pages with links. They identify users when they log on and allow them access to different types of resources depending on their relationship to the firm. Thus customers might be given access to one set of resources, while suppliers were allowed to use other resources.

Question 3

A(n) ________ is a private data network that creates secure connections over regular Internet lines.
A) extranet
B) secured common linkage network
C) virtual private network
D) monitored network system

Accepted Answer

A virtual private network (VPN) is a private data network that uses encryption and other security mechanisms to create secure connections over regular Internet lines. It allows users to access a private network from a remote location and is commonly used by businesses to provide employees with secure remote access to company resources. An extranet is a similar concept, but it also allows external partners or customers to access a portion of a company's network. The other options, "secured common linkage network" and "monitored network system," are not standard terms in the field of networking.

Question 4

The organizations that benefit the most from an intranet are the ones that
A) publish information on the intranet that all employees can access.
B) operate the intranet over a mainframe system.
C) base the intranet interface on one of the popular web browsers.
D) develop interactive intranet applications.

Accepted Answer

Interactive intranet applications allow employees to update information and submit forms such as supply requisitions, time sheets, and payroll forms online. This saves money and enables faster decision making.

Question 5

________ technology uses a continuous Internet connection that allows users to send and receive mammoth files that include voice, video, and data much faster than ever before.
A) Widebeam
B) Least resistance
C) Analog
D) Broadband

Accepted Answer

Broadband technology uses a continuous Internet connection allowing for faster transfer of large files, including voice, video, and data. Widebeam and least resistance are not terms commonly used in relation to internet connectivity, and analog technology is outdated in comparison to broadband.

Question 6

One of the most common reasons firms make use of an extranet is to
A) prevent employees from using the Internet for private purposes on company time.
B) post information that can be accessed only by employees of the organization.
C) extend an organization's intranet to outside customers.
D) increase the speed at which employees can access information on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

An extranet is a private network that extends an organization's intranet to outside customers, partners, or suppliers. It allows for secure sharing of information, communication, and collaboration between different organizations. Therefore, one of the most common reasons for firms to make use of an extranet is to extend their intranet to outside customers, partners, or suppliers.

Question 7

Compared to the Internet, a major advantage of Internet2 is that it
A) can be accessed even by people without computers; all that is needed is a simple, inexpensive receiver, a television set, and a standard telephone line.
B) is owned and operated by the United Nations, and is accessible to people in every nation.
C) can move information much faster than the Internet and has the capacity to handle heavy-duty applications.
D) allows firms to set up their own protocols for transferring and processing information.

Accepted Answer

Internet2 runs more than 22,000 times faster than today's public interface and supports heavy-duty applications such as videoconferencing and collaborative research.

Question 8

A(n) ________ is a companywide network that is based on Internet-like technology, but is closed to public access.
A) enternet
B) alter-net
C) intranet
D) inner-net

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe a companywide network that is based on Internet-like technology, but is closed to public access is an intranet. The other choices, enternet, alter-net, and inner-net, are not commonly used or recognized terms.

Question 9

The key difference between an intranet and an extranet is that an intranet
A) uses technology based on current Internet standards, while an extranet uses technology based on Internet2.
B) uses public lines to transmit information, but an extranet uses private lines.
C) is closed to public access, while an extranet allows selected outsiders access to the network.
D) allows many different organizations to share data and resources, while an extranet is limited to only two organizations.

Accepted Answer

An intranet is a companywide network that is closed to public access. An extranet is a companywide network that allows outsiders who have specific needs to interact with the company to have access to the network. For example, an extranet may give suppliers access to the network, or it may give researchers at another institution the ability to collaborate with researchers within the organization.

Question 10

A company can use a(n) ________ to prevent unauthorized outsiders from accessing information on its intranet.
A) firewall
B) disconnector
C) entry sentry
D) tripwire

Accepted Answer

A firewall is a security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic. It can restrict access to an intranet by blocking unauthorized access from the Internet or other outside networks. The other options (B, C, D) are not commonly used security measures for controlling network access.

Question 11

A key element of Internet2 is
A) the requirement that all users log on to each site with a unique password.
B) the very-high-speed backbone network service (vBNS).
C) a new security system that eliminates the risk that unauthorized users will be able to access private information.
D) the high-speed resource allocation prioritizer (hsRAP).

Accepted Answer

The key element of Internet2 is the very-high-speed backbone network service (vBNS), which allows for high-speed data transfer and collaboration among participating institutions. The other options listed are not accurate descriptions of key elements of Internet2.

Question 12

The advantages of electronic data interchange are no longer limited to large companies, because even small firms can exchange and process data such as orders, invoices, and payments using
A) groupware.
B) an extranet.
C) spreadsheet software.
D) integrated software suites.

Accepted Answer

Electronic data interchange (EDI) can be achieved using an extranet, which is a private network that uses the same technology as the internet to securely share business information with selected external parties. This option is cost-effective and accessible for small firms, which can benefit from greater efficiency, accuracy, and speed in their transactions with customers and suppliers. Groupware and spreadsheet software may be useful for internal collaboration and data analysis, but they do not provide the same level of automation and integration as EDI. Integrated software suites can offer some EDI capabilities, but they may be more complex and expensive than necessary for small businesses.

Question 13

Most successful businesses utilize social media to communicate with customers. An important strategy for consideration is: Successfully implementing social media will
A) provide a well-defined purpose for the customer.
B) mostly serve as an outlet for sales promotion, for example, the distribution of coupons and deals.
C) provide one-way communication: from the business to the customer.
D) be socially conscious; it will inform customers of the social changes that surround them.

Accepted Answer

Companies that successfully implement social media as part of their promotional presence know that the tool must be interactive, two-way conversation between the company and the customer. The use of social media must always serve a unique purpose for the firm's customers.

Question 14

________ is a new system that is designed to overcome the speed limitations of the Internet and support heavy-duty applications such as videoconferencing and distance education.
A) Internet2
B) Supernet
C) Maxinet
D) Ultranet

Accepted Answer

Internet2 is a new system that is designed to overcome the speed limitations of the Internet and support heavy-duty applications such as videoconferencing and distance education. It is an advanced networking consortium led by more than 200 US universities working in partnership with industry and government to develop and deploy advanced network applications and technologies. Therefore, the best choice is A) Internet2.

Question 15

One of the problems with extranets is that they
A) are semiprivate, so it is possible for hackers to gain access to information on the system.
B) use an old technology that is not as fast at transferring data as the Internet.
C) cannot be accessed by people unless they are employees of the company.
D) have no ability to handle common e-mail protocols.

Accepted Answer

Extranets are semiprivate networks that allow external parties, such as customers or suppliers, to access a company's information. However, this means that there is a risk of hackers gaining access to the system and potentially stealing sensitive information.

Question 16

A firm that wanted to enable its employees to use and share data without allowing outsiders to gain access could do so by establishing a(n)
A) extranet.
B) innernet.
C) enternet.
D) intranet.

Accepted Answer

An intranet is a companywide network closed to public access. Companies use intranets to give employees access to information such as phone lists and policy manuals. Intranets can also contain interactive applications that allow employees to update information and share it with others.

Question 17

A(n) ________ serves as an entry point to a variety of resources on an organization's information network.
A) personal information manager
B) e-transfer page
C) enterprise portal
D) subscription web page

Accepted Answer

An enterprise portal serves as a gateway to various resources on an organization's information network such as email, calendars, documents, and applications. It provides a single point of access to information and resources for employees, customers, and partners. A personal information manager is a software application used for organizing personal information such as contacts, tasks, and appointments. An e-transfer page is a specific page for electronic money transfers. A subscription web page is a page where users can subscribe to a service or website.

Question 18

A(n) ________ is a semiprivate network that uses Internet technology to enable more than one company to access the same information or to allow people on different servers to collaborate.
A) crossnet
B) extranet
C) outernet
D) alternet

Accepted Answer

An extranet is a semiprivate network that uses Internet technology to enable more than one company to access the same information or to allow people on different servers to collaborate.

Question 19

The main reason a firm would establish a firewall for its intranet is that it wants to
A) prevent outsiders from being able to access information on its network.
B) protect itself against loss of data in the event of a fire, flood, or other catastrophe.
C) create an interface to hook into Internet2 using firewire connections.
D) prevent employees from gaining access to the Internet for personal use.

Accepted Answer

A firewall is hardware or software (or both) that a company uses to protect an organization's information from unauthorized users.

Question 20

A firm would be most likely to establish an enterprise portal if it wanted to
A) prevent outsiders from using its information network.
B) allow users to access different areas of its network depending on their relationship to the firm.
C) prevent viruses from being downloaded from the company's website.
D) search for hidden patterns and unknown relationships among data stored in different information systems.

Accepted Answer

An enterprise portal is an entry point into a variety of resources available on an organization's network. However, these portals are more than simply web pages with links. They identify users when they log on and allow them access to different types of resources according to their roles: customers, suppliers, employees, etc., within the firm. Thus customers might be given access to one set of resources while suppliers might be allowed to use other resources.

Quiz 22: Appendix: Using Technology to Manage Information

Many businesses choose to open their intranets to other selected organizations through the use of

A company that wanted to provide a single, unified entry point to its network that would allow different types of users access to different types of resources could do so by establishing a(n)

A(n) ________ is a private data network that creates secure connections over regular Internet lines.

The organizations that benefit the most from an intranet are the ones that

________ technology uses a continuous Internet connection that allows users to send and receive mammoth files that include voice, video, and data much faster than ever before.

One of the most common reasons firms make use of an extranet is to

Compared to the Internet, a major advantage of Internet2 is that it

A(n) ________ is a companywide network that is based on Internet-like technology, but is closed to public access.

The key difference between an intranet and an extranet is that an intranet

A company can use a(n) ________ to prevent unauthorized outsiders from accessing information on its intranet.

A key element of Internet2 is

The advantages of electronic data interchange are no longer limited to large companies, because even small firms can exchange and process data such as orders, invoices, and payments using

Most successful businesses utilize social media to communicate with customers. An important strategy for consideration is: Successfully implementing social media will

________ is a new system that is designed to overcome the speed limitations of the Internet and support heavy-duty applications such as videoconferencing and distance education.

One of the problems with extranets is that they

A firm that wanted to enable its employees to use and share data without allowing outsiders to gain access could do so by establishing a(n)

A(n) ________ serves as an entry point to a variety of resources on an organization's information network.

A(n) ________ is a semiprivate network that uses Internet technology to enable more than one company to access the same information or to allow people on different servers to collaborate.

The main reason a firm would establish a firewall for its intranet is that it wants to

A firm would be most likely to establish an enterprise portal if it wanted to