Deck 14: Emerging Trends,Technologies,and Applications

Question 1

Push technology can be effective for both business-to-consumer (B2C)and business-to-business (B2B)marketing.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A radio frequency identification (RFID)tag provides a unique identification for a credit or debit card carrying the tag.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

With _____ technology,a Web server delivers information to users who have signed up for this service instead of waiting for them to request the information be sent to them.

A)push
B)pull
C)virtual reality
D)radio frequency identification

Answer 3

A

Question 4

In grid computing,each participant is referred to as a "branch."

Question 5

Pull technology is adequate for marketing certain products and services and for providing customized information.

Question 6

Compared with Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX),Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi)theoretically has faster data transfer rates and a longer range.

Question 7

Utility computing can work with the software as a service (SaaS)model.

Question 8

Google AppEngine is an example of private cloud service.

Question 9

Which technology streamlines the process of users getting software updates and updated content?

A)Pull technology
B)Push technology
C)Data mining technology
D)Artificial intelligence technology

Question 10

Bluetooth has line-of-sight limitations.

Question 11

Active radio frequency identification (RFID)tags have no internal power supply.

Question 12

Which of the following issues is faced by application service providers (ASPs)?

A)Portability issues
B)Flexibility issues
C)Compatibility issues
D)Privacy issues

Question 13

In virtual environment (VR)terminology,the everyday physical world is referred to as a "micro environment."

Question 14

A QR (quick response)code offers a smaller storage capacity compared to standard UPC barcodes.

Question 15

In an exocentric environment of virtual reality (VR),users can interact with objects.

Question 16

People can enter other cave automatic virtual environments (CAVEs)in other locations,no matter how far away they are geographically.

Question 17

Nanomaterials have been applied as coatings on eyewear for increased comfort.

Question 18

With the _____ model,users do not need to be concerned with new software versions and compatibility problems because the application service providers (ASPs)offer the most recent version of the software.

A)rapid application development
B)software as a service (SaaS)
C)radio frequency identification (RFID)
D)waterfall

Question 19

Network administrators use _____ technology to get antivirus updates to be automatically downloaded on employees' workstations.

A)pull
B)artificial intelligence
C)push
D)data mining

Question 20

Before virtual reality (VR)technology,even the best graphics programs used a two-dimensional environment to illustrate a three-dimensional object.

Question 21

Which of the following is an advantage of application service providers (ASPs)?

A)ASPs offer software customized to users' needs.
B)ASPs allow integration with a customer's other applications and systems easily.
C)ASPs ensure that software is kept up to date,based on users' requests.
D)ASPs ensure that applications fully meet an organization's needs.

Question 22

A _____ can be used to create and test prototypes,develop interfaces,and simulate factory layouts and assembly lines.

A)virtual reality modeling language (VRML)
B)cave automatic virtual environment (CAVE)
C)head-mounted display (HMD)
D)scanning tunneling microscope (STM)

Question 23

_____ uses computer-generated,three-dimensional images to create the illusion of interaction in a real-world environment.

A)Nanotechnology
B)Cloud computing
C)Virtual reality
D)Grid computing

Question 24

A _____ is a matrix barcode consisting of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background.

A)swift code
B)quick response code
C)color code
D)promo code

Question 25

In the context of virtual reality (VR)technology,the main technology used in an exocentric environment is _____.

A)QR (quick response)codes
B)grid computations
C)3D graphics
D)nanotechnologies

Question 26

A(n)_____ is a simulated environment designed for users to interact via avatars.

A)real world
B)virtual world
C)artificial neural network
D)personal area network

Question 27

One of the major disadvantages of an application service provider (ASP)is that _____.

A)it is highly expensive and delivers information at a slow rate
B)it does not guarantee that an application will fully meet an organization's needs
C)it does not provide any level of technical support to an organization
D)it often fails to keep an application up to date despite users' requests

Question 28

In the context of virtual reality (VR),_____ refers to the concept of allowing users in different locations to interact and manipulate the same world at the same time by connecting two or more virtual worlds.

A)full-body immersion
B)networked communication
C)simulation
D)interaction

Question 29

In the context of application software providers (ASPs),which of the following is also known as "on-demand software"?

A)On-premises software
B)Software as a service
C)Software as a product
D)Systems software

Question 30

One major obstacle to using virtual reality (VR)technology is that not enough _____ are currently available to carry out the data transmissions needed for a VR environment capable of re-creating a conference.

A)holographic devices
B)quick response codes
C)fiber-optic cables
D)cloud-computing services

Question 31

In the context of virtual reality (VR)technology,_____ refers to giving users the sense that they are in another location,even one geographically far away,and can manipulate objects as though they are actually in that location.

A)immersion
B)inherence
C)telepresence
D)interaction

Question 32

Which of the following technologies could be used to prevent one coworker from checking in for another in an organization?

A)Biometrics
B)Bluetooth
C)Cybernetics
D)Bioinformatics

Question 33

In order to read a QR (quick response)code using a smartphone,one must have the _____ app.

A)visualizer
B)reader
C)decoder
D)scanner

Question 34

Identify a component of a virtual reality (VR)system that generates and manipulates high-quality graphics.

A)Central coordinating processor and software system
B)Virtual system
C)Regulatory compliance system
D)Aural system

Question 35

_____ refers to giving objects in a virtual reality (VR)environment texture and shading for a three-dimensional (3D)appearance.

A)Interaction
B)Simulation
C)Transmission
D)Immersion

Question 36

_____ means enabling users to act on objects in a virtual reality (VR)environment,such as using a data glove to pick up and move objects.

A)Interaction
B)Simulation
C)Telepresence
D)Immersion

Question 37

_____ radio frequency identification (RFID)tags can be embedded in a sticker or under the human or animal skin.

A)Active
B)Passive
C)Open
D)Closed

Question 38

_____ radio frequency identification (RFID)tags have no internal power supply.

A)Active
B)Passive
C)Open
D)Closed

Question 39

Which of the following is true of a cave automatic virtual environment (CAVE)?

A)It consists of white modules arranged in a certain pattern on a black background.
B)It is developed to make computers faster and smaller,with more memory.
C)It consists of a cube-shaped room in which the walls are rear-projection screens.
D)It produces environmentally friendly energy systems.

Question 40

A _____ is a small electronic device consisting of a microchip and an antenna and performs the same task as bar codes.

A)nanomaterial
B)monitoring and surveillance agent
C)mirror disk
D)radio frequency identification tag

Question 41

Allocation of cost and responsibilities,governance,and the implementation of a tight security system are the major obstacles while using a _____ cloud computing option.

A)public
B)hybrid
C)community
D)private

Question 42

_____ automates the configuration,deployment,and ongoing management of applications in the cloud.

A)Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
B)Software as a service (SaaS)
C)Backend as a service (BaaS)
D)Platform as a service (PaaS)

Question 43

According to the nomenclature of cloud computing,infrastructure as a service (IaaS)is also known as _____.

A)platform as a service (PaaS)
B)software as a service (SaaS)
C)hardware as a service (HaaS)
D)backend as a service (BaaS)

Question 44

Venus Technologies offer cloud computing services to several data centers throughout the world.They provide computer infrastructure such as servers,networking elements,and storage as a service.They own the equipment and are liable for housing,functioning,and maintaining it,as a part of the deal.Identify the type of cloud computing model Venus Technologies delivers as a service.

A)Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
B)Platform as a service (PaaS)
C)Software as a service (SaaS)
D)Desktop as a service (DaaS)

Question 45

Platform as a service (PaaS)is hosted in the cloud and accessed by clients through their _____.

A)data gloves
B)Web browsers
C)smart cards
D)Web avatars

Question 46

_____ is a cloud-computing risk that deals with the availability of external audits and security certifications.

A)Regulatory compliance
B)Investigative support
C)Data segregation
D)Long-term viability

Question 47

_____ incorporates many recent technologies under one platform including the software as a service (SaaS)model and Web 2.0.

A)Forward chaining
B)Case-based reasoning
C)Cloud computing
D)Tunnel scanning

Question 48

_____ could be useful for authentication purposes in voting via the Internet.

A)Bluetooth
B)Radio frequency identification (RFID)tags
C)Biometrics
D)QR (quick response)codes

Question 49

In grid computing,if one node in the grid fails,another node can take over.This advantage of grid computing can be termed as _____.

A)parallel processing
B)improved reliability
C)investigative report
D)data segregation

Question 50

_____ clouds are more suitable for organizations that need scalability,do collaborative projects,and offer standard applications over the Web.

A)Private
B)Hybrid
C)Community
D)Public

Question 51

Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX)is designed for wireless _____.

A)wide area networks
B)personal area networks
C)local area networks
D)metropolitan area networks

Question 52

Which of the following is a cloud computing risk that deals with specific jurisdictions and commitments to local privacy?

A)Data location
B)Regulatory compliance
C)Privileged user access
D)Long-term viability

Question 53

In a _____ cloud,a participating organization purchases and maintains the software and infrastructure itself.

A)public
B)private
C)community
D)hybrid

Question 54

Cloud computing has many of the advantages and disadvantages of _____ computing.

A)hybrid
B)grid
C)distributed
D)utility

Question 55

_____ measures could add another layer of security to Web pages to guard against attacks and eliminate or reduce defacing.

A)Artificial intelligence
B)Biometric
C)Virtual reality
D)Nanotechnology

Question 56

Bluetooth can be used to create a _____,to communicate among computerized devices.

A)personal area network (PAN)
B)local area network (LAN)
C)wide area network (WAN)
D)metropolitan area network (MAN)

Question 57

Wytes Pharmaceuticals is in the process of shifting its list of inventory to the cloud for easier access among its different branches.The company is trying to find a cloud computing option that offers the highest cost saving among the lot and requires the least amount of involvement by IT managers.Which cloud computing option would be the most suitable for Wytes Pharmaceuticals?

A)Private cloud computing
B)Public cloud computing
C)Hybrid cloud computing
D)Community cloud computing

Question 58

A _____ cloud allows an organization to take advantage of the scalability and cost-effectiveness that a public cloud computing environment offers without exposing mission-critical applications and data to the outside world.

A)hybrid
B)private
C)point
D)community

Question 59

Which of the following is also known as on-demand computing?

A)Hybrid computing
B)Grid computing
C)Cloud computing
D)Utility computing

Question 60

GuardIT,a security company,works with other companies to obtain intellectual property and protect them.It deals with highly secure data for a wide variety of software and e-commerce agreements,trademark licenses,and patent licenses.It is looking for a cloud computing option that allows it to purchase and maintain the software and infrastructure itself.It also needs to be designed in such a way that all users of the organization can access it without any lag.Which cloud computing option would be most suitable for them?

A)Public cloud
B)Community cloud
C)Hybrid cloud
D)Private cloud

Question 61

With _____ computing,users can make use of other computers' resources to solve problems involving large-scale,complex calculations,such as circuit analysis or mechanical design-problems that a single computer is not capable of solving in a timely manner.

A)utility
B)cloud
C)mobile
D)grid​

Question 62

_____ is a cloud computing risk that deals with how a particular type of data is to be kept separate from other data in the cloud.

A)Data transmission
B)Data abstraction
C)Data location
D)Data segregation

Question 63

_________ provide access to software or services for a fee.

A)Web browsers
B)Business service providers (BSPs)
C)Web Sites
D)Application service providers (ASPs)

Question 64

_________ is a broadband technology that is suitable for data transmission,typically in the range of 120 feet indoors and 300 feet outdoors.

A)Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi)
B)Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WIMAX)
C)Code division multiple Access (CDMA)
D)Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution (EDGE)​

Question 65

A(n)_________ is a 2D or 3D graphical representation of a person in the virtual world,used in chat rooms and online games.

A)entity
B)schema
C)avatar
D)relvar

Question 66

_________ computing is the provision of IT services on demand.

A)Utility
B)Grid
C)Mobile
D)Cloud

Question 67

In grid computing,when a large complex task is split into smaller tasks that run simultaneously on several nodes,it is known as _____ processing.

A)serial
B)multi
C)parallel
D)event

Question 68

With _________ technology,a user states a need before getting information,as when a uniform resource locator (URL)is entered in a Web browser so the user can go to a certain Web site.

A)pull
B)data mining
C)push
D)virtual reality​

Question 69

In the context of virtual reality (VR),_________ refers to allowing users to move around freely by combining interactive environments with cameras,monitors,and other devices.

A)full-body immersion
B)simulation
C)abstraction
D)networked communication

Question 70

Which of the following is used in clothing and footwear to cut down bacteria growth and improve stain resistance?

A)Nanomaterials
B)Nanofluids
C)Nanometers
D)Nanowires

Question 71

The _____ is capable of imaging atoms and incorporating nanomaterial layers into hard disk recording heads and magnetic disk coatings.

A)scanning tunneling microscope (STM)
B)head-mounted display (HMD)
C)cave automatic virtual environment (CAVE)
D)heads-up display (HUD)

Question 72

_____ have been added to sports gear,such as tennis and golf balls and tennis rackets,to make them more durable and improve their responsiveness.

A)Nanoframes
B)Nanoscales
C)Nanosensors
D)Nanomaterials

Question 73

A ________ is the most commonly used device for enabling users to navigate in the virtual reality (VR)environment and control various objects. a.data glove
B)head-mounted display (HMD)
C)virtual retinal display (VRD)
D)smart card

Question 74

In a(n)_________ environment,a user is totally immersed in the virtual reality (VR)world.

A)exocentric
B)two-dimensional
C)one-dimensional
D)egocentric

Question 75

_________ is a model in which application service providers (ASPs)deliver software to users for a fee.

A)Platform as a service (PaaS)
B)Software as a service (SaaS)
C)Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
D)Backend as a service (BaaS)

Question 76

In a(n)_________ virtual reality (VR)environment,a user is given a "window view."

A)exocentric
B)egocentric
C)one-dimensional
D)two-dimensional

Question 77

Nanotechnology incorporates techniques that involve the structure and composition of materials on a _____.

A)nanoscale
B)nanometer
C)nanobyte
D)nanoframe

Question 78

Unlike bar codes and other systems,_________ devices do not have to be in contact with the scanner to be read.

A)monitoring and surveillance agent
B)radio frequency identification
C)rooted
D)virtual reality

Question 79

Another name for push technology is _________.

A)prototyping
B)grid computing
C)webcasting
D)utility computing

Question 80

Interruption from weather conditions is one of the major disadvantages of _________.

A)Wi-Fi
B)data mining
C)grid computing
D)WiMAX​