Quiz 8: Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

In the Dabate murder case, ______ are/is disadvantaged by constant connectivity. A) Connie Dabate B) Richard Dabate C) the courts D) the police

Many people refer to the Dabate murder case as "The ____ Murder Case". A) Apple Watch B) Facebook C) Fitbit D) Google

Richard Dabate's attorney suggested that the information gleaned from Connie Dabate's electronic device would be inadmissible in court because it was ___________. A) not a calibrated instrument B) not federally issued C) not being worn by Connie at the time of her death D) not registered to Connie

According to a FitBit spokesperson, the company __________. A) does not store data for more than 30 days B) would only turn over data if there was a warrant issued C) provided access to all registered users' data via a single sign-on website D) voluntarily shares all data with law enforcement upon written request

Suppose you use your university's computer lab to print your research papers. If this computer lab contains desktop computers that use a Wi-Fi hotspot to connect to the printer in the center of the room, it is a ________ lab. A) mobile B) wireless C) mobile and wireless D) a waste of resources

Suppose you use your university's computer lab to print your research papers. If this computer lab contains laptop computers that use a Wi-Fi hotspot to connect to the printer in the center of the room, it is a ________ lab. A) mobile B) wireless C) mobile and wireless D) a waste of resources

Suppose you use your university's computer lab to print your research papers. If this computer lab contains laptop computers that are connected to the printer in the center of the room with Ethernet cables, it is a ________ lab. A) mobile B) wireless C) mobile and wireless D) a waste of resources

________ occurs when the functions of many physical devices are included in one other physical device. A) Dematerialization B) Materialization C) Pervasiveness D) Ubiquitousness

________ transmission systems transmit data through electromagnetic waves. A) Fiber B) Microwave C) Radio D) Satellite

________ transmission systems are relatively inexpensive but must have unobstructed line of sight. A) Fiber B) Microwave C) Radio D) Satellite

________ transmission systems can have a large coverage area but are expensive. A) Fiber B) Microwave C) Radio D) Satellite

________ transmission systems can have a large coverage area but their signals experience propagation delay. A) Fiber B) Microwave C) Radio D) Satellite

The main problem with ________ transmission systems is their signals experience propagation delay. A) fiber B) microwave C) radio D) satellite

________ transmission systems can have a large coverage area but encryption must be used for security. A) Fiber B) Microwave C) Radio D) Satellite

________ transmission systems have signals that pass through walls but they are susceptible to snooping unless encrypted. A) Fiber B) Microwave C) Radio D) Satellite

________ transmission systems are inexpensive and easy to install but they create electrical interference problems. A) Fiber B) Microwave C) Radio D) Satellite

________ satellites are stationary relative to a point on the Earth. A) GEO B) LEO C) MEO D) VEO

Only a few ________ satellites are needed for global coverage. A) GEO B) LEO C) MEO D) VEO

________ satellites have the longest transmission delay. A) GEO B) LEO C) MEO D) VEO

________ satellites are the most expensive to build and launch. A) GEO B) LEO C) MEO D) VEO

________ satellites have the longest orbital life. A) GEO B) LEO C) MEO D) VEO

You have satellite TV. Providers use ________ satellites to get this service to you. A) GEO B) LEO C) MEO D) VEO

________ satellites have the largest footprint. A) GEO B) LEO C) MEO D) VEO

________ satellites move a little relative to a point on the Earth. A) GEO B) LEO C) MEO D) VEO

A moderate number of ________ satellites are needed for global coverage. A) GEO B) LEO C) MEO D) VEO

________ satellites require medium-powered transmitters. A) GEO B) LEO C) MEO D) VEO

________ satellites have an orbital life of 6-12 years. A) GEO B) LEO C) MEO D) VEO

________ satellites are used to run the GPS system. A) GEO B) LEO C) MEO D) VEO

________ satellites move rapidly relative to a point on the Earth. A) GEO B) LEO C) MEO D) VEO

________ satellites have the smallest footprint. A) GEO B) LEO C) MEO D) VEO

A large number of ________ satellites are needed for global coverage. A) GEO B) LEO C) MEO D) VEO

________ satellites require only low-power transmitters. A) GEO B) LEO C) MEO D) VEO

________ satellites have the most negligible transmission delay. A) GEO B) LEO C) MEO D) VEO

________ satellites are the least expensive to build and launch. A) GEO B) LEO C) MEO D) VEO

________ satellites have the shortest orbital life. A) GEO B) LEO C) MEO D) VEO

Satellite telephone services are provided through ________ satellites. A) GEO B) LEO C) MEO D) VEO

GPS uses the known speed of the signals and distance from ________ satellite(s) to find the location of a receiving station or user. A) 1 B) 3 C) 5 D) 7

________ does NOT currently have a GPS system planned or in use. A) Australia B) China C) European Union D) Russia

________ provide(s) Internet access to rural and remote areas using balloons at an altitude of 11 miles. A) Google's Project Fi B) Google's Project Loon C) Facebook drones D) Facebook boons

________ have a wingspan of a Boeing 737, fly at altitudes above 60,000 feet and stay aloft for three months at a time. A) Google's Project Fi B) Google's Project Loon C) Facebook drones D) Facebook boons

The biggest problem with using wireless networks is ________. A) accessibility B) cost C) security D) usability

________ is an unauthorized access point into a wireless network. A) A rogue access point B) An evil twin attack C) Eavesdropping D) War driving

If you bring your own router to school to set-up Wi-Fi but do not have permission from your university to do this, this is ________. A) a rogue access point B) an evil twin attack C) eavesdropping D) war driving

If someone simulates a valid wireless access point to get people to provide usernames, passwords, and account numbers without that person's knowledge, this is ________. A) a rogue access point B) an evil twin attack C) eavesdropping D) war driving

Suppose you go through your neighborhood to figure out how many wireless networks are unsecure. This is __________. A) a rogue access point B) an evil twin attack C) eavesdropping D) war driving

________ refers to efforts by unauthorized users to access data that are traveling over wireless networks. A) A rogue access point B) An evil twin attack C) Eavesdropping D) War driving

If a person intentionally or unintentionally interferes with your wireless network transmissions, they are ________. A) eavesdropping B) QR coding C) RF jamming D) war driving

The MUrgency app was launched in 2015 in ________. A) China B) India C) Russia D) the United States

Attackers stole UnityPoint Health's data in 2018 using a ______ attack. A) DDoS B) Phishing C) Ransomware D) Trojan Horse

First generation mobile networks were introduced in ______. A) 1982 B) 1992 C) 2001 D) 2012

Fourth generation mobile networks were introduced in ______. A) 1982 B) 1992 C) 2001 D) 2012

The first deployment of 5G technology occurred in _______. A) China B) Russia C) South Korea D) the United States

________ is a short-range wireless network. A) Bluetooth B) LTE C) MiFi D) WiMAX

________ is a short-range wireless network. A) LTE B) MiFi C) UWB D) WiMAX

________ is a short-range wireless network. A) LTE B) MiFi C) NFC D) WiMAX

________ is a medium-range wireless network. A) LTE B) MiFi C) UWB D) WiMAX

________ is a medium-range wireless network. A) Cellular radio B) LTE C) UWB D) Wi-Fi

________ is a medium-range wireless network. A) LTE B) NFC C) Super Wi-Fi D) WiMAX

________ is a wide-area wireless network. A) LTE B) MiFi C) NFC D) WiMAX

________ is a high-bandwidth wireless technology with transmission speeds in excess of 100 Mbps. It is a ______-range wireless network technology. A) NFC; medium B) NFC; short C) UWB; medium D) UWB; short

________ is designed to be embedded in mobile devices and can be used with mobile wallets. It is a _________-range wireless network technology. A) NFC; medium B) NFC; short C) UWB; medium D) UWB; short

Firemen often use ________ to communicate with each other in burning buildings. A) NFC B) RFID C) Wi-Fi D) UWB

Suppose you use Speedpass+ at Exxon and Mobil to pay for your gas. This is ________ technology. A) NFC B) RFID C) Wi-Fi D) UWB

Medium-range wireless networks are ________ technology. A) LAN B) MAN C) PAN D) WAN

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to Wi-Fi expansion? A) Cost B) Roaming C) Security D) Usability

________ is a substitute for Bluetooth. A) MiFi B) Super Wi-Fi C) Wi-Fi Direct D) WiMAX

________ is a small, portable wireless device that provides users with a permanent Wi-Fi hotspot wherever they go. A) MiFi B) Super Wi-Fi C) Wi-Fi Direct D) WiMAX

________ is a wireless network proposal that creates long-distance wireless internet connections; it uses the lower-frequency "white spaces" between broadcast TV channels. A) MiFi B) Super Wi-Fi C) Wi-Fi Direct D) WiMAX

________ cellular networks used analog signals and had low bandwidth. A) 1G B) 2G C) 3G D) 4G

________ cellular networks used digital signals primarily for voice communications and provided data communication up to 10 Kbps. A) 1G B) 2G C) 3G D) 4G

________ cellular networks use digital signals and can transmit voice and data at different speeds based on how fast the user is moving; it supports video, web browsing, and instant messaging. A) 1G B) 2G C) 3G D) 4G

LTE is ________ cellular technology. A) 2G B) 3G C) 4G D) 5G

________ is expected to be deployed by 2020. A) 2G B) 3G C) 4G D) 5G

________ is the amount of bandwidth actually available for you to use. A) Broadband B) Downloadability C) Connection speed D) Throughput

Your actual download speed is determined by ________. A) broadband B) downloadability C) connection speed D) throughput

According to GasBuddy's July 2019 ranking, ______ is the best gas station regarding cleanliness, customer service, outdoor lighting, and overall experience. A) Chevron B) Marathon C) Mobile D) Shell

GasBuddy uses ______ data to direct consumers to gas stations. A) artificial intelligence B) crowdsourced C) historical D) tracking

________ technology enables the use of mobile wallets. A) NFC B) UWB C) Wi-Fi D) WiMAX

________ is the wireless transmission and receipt of data gathered from remote sensors. A) A mobile portal B) A voice portal C) L-commerce D) Telemetry

Find My iPhone is an example of ________. A) a mobile portal B) a voice portal C) l-commerce D) Telemetry

Donald and his tech team are working on creating a new smartphone. They want users to have the ability to connect to the internet. Which feature of mobility are they concerned with? A) localization B) connectivity C) ubiquity D) customization

Donald and his tech team are working on creating a new smartphone. They want companies to know be able to use location data to market to customers. Which feature of mobility are they concerned with? A) localization B) connectivity C) ubiquity D) customization

Donald and his tech team are working on creating a new smartphone. They want users to have the ability to set individual messages and ringtones. Which feature of mobility are they concerned with? A) localization B) connectivity C) ubiquity D) customization

Susan takes her car to the gas station and taps her phone to the gas pump in order to pay. Susan is using ___________. A) a mobile wallet B) location services C) SMS D) a mobile portal

Paul is travelling to a new client and he receives messages about traffic along the way. Paul is using _______. A) a mobile wallet B) location services C) intrabusiness applications D) a mobile portal

Marco fixes heating and air conditioning systems. While working on a current repair he gets information about where his next job is located and details about how to contact the customer and advise them about his arrival. Marco is using __________. A) a mobile wallet B) location services C) intrabusiness applications D) a mobile portal

The find my iphone app uses _________ to locate a user's device. A) a mobile wallet B) telemetry C) intrabusiness applications D) a mobile portal

_________ is a system in which any object, natural or manmade, has a unique identity and is able to send and receive information over a network without human interaction. A) A mobile portal B) A wireless network C) The IoT D) UWB

________ does NOT have an important role in the Internet of Things. A) 5G B) Bluetooth C) IPv4 D) Wireless sensors

The adoption of ________ has been an important factor in the development of the Internet of Things. A) IPv2 B) IPv4 C) IPv6 D) IPv8

________ is an autonomous device that monitors its own condition as well as physical and environmental conditions around it; it is an underlying technology of ________. A) A wireless sensor; the IoT B) A wireless sensor; RFID C) The IoT; a wireless sensor D) RFID; a wireless sensor

_________ allows manufacturers to attach tags with antennas and computer chips on goods and then track their movement through radio signals. A) NFC B) RFID C) UWB D) XML

RFID was developed to replace ________. A) bar codes B) NFC C) QR codes D) UWB

________ is a two-dimensional code that can store much more information than ________. A) A QR code; bar codes B) A QR code; RFID C) RFID; bar codes D) RFID; QR codes

Which of the following is FALSE of QR codes? A) QR codes are larger than bar codes because they store information both horizontally and vertically. B) QR codes are more resistant to damage than bar codes. C) QR codes can be read from any direction or angle. D) QR codes can store much more information than bar codes.

________ use internal batteries for power, and they broadcast radio waves to a reader. A) Active QR codes B) Active RFID codes C) Passive QR codes D) Passive RFID codes

________ rely entirely on readers for their power, are less expensive, and can be read only up to 20 feet. A) Active QR codes B) Active RFID codes C) Passive QR codes D) Passive RFID codes

You want to be able to track the pencils in your store because they seem to be disappearing. You would want to mark the pencils with ________. A) active QR codes B) active RFID codes C) passive QR codes D) passive RFID codes

When shopping in the supermarket, Arianna notices that the cashier swipes each of the boxes of cookies she is buying over a scanning device and the scanner reads what is printed on the box, the price is recorded and added to her bill. The boxes of cookies have _________ that make this possible, A) telemetry B) bar codes C) RFID tags D) mobile wallets

Marc leaves a store in the mall and sets off the alarm. This is because the cashier likely left the ___________ on the item Marc purchased. A) telemetry B) bar code C) RFID tag D) intrabusiness app

In April 2015, Google announced its new wireless service, ________. A) Google Fiber B) Google MiFi C) Project Fi D) Project Wi

Which of the following is TRUE of Project Fi? A) It allows customers to call, text, and check voicemail using Google Hangouts. B) It is insecure since it relies on Wi-Fi hotspots. C) It requires an annual contract. D) It works the same as traditional carriers, billing customers after using the service.

Google Project Fi customers can set up their phones as a mobile Wi-Fi router and allow their laptops or tablets to surf the Internet on their phone's data connection at no extra charge. This process is called wireless ________. A) breakage B) combining C) tethering D) wastage

The police used Facebook and Fitbit data to question Richard Dabate's original statements explaining his wife's murder.

The police used Twitter and Fitbit data to question Richard Dabate's original statements explaining his wife's murder.

Fitbit only provides content and data from its devices when there is a warrant.

The terms wireless and mobile are synonymous.

A device can be wireless but not mobile.

A device can be mobile but not wireless.

Modern smartphones exhibit a process called dematerialization.

Satellite transmission systems are widely used but are being replaced by microwave data communications systems.

Microwave and satellite transmission systems must receive and transmit data through line of sight.

LEO satellites have the longest orbital life.

GEO satellites run the GPS system.

A moderate number of MEO satellites are needed for global coverage.

Satellite TV runs using GEO satellites.

Cell phones in the US must have a GPS embedded in them so that the location of a person making a 911 call can be detected immediately.

People who set up rogue access points are always being malicious.

Physicians can use smartphones to diagnose chest infections, check for congestive heart failure, and to perform a whole-body ultrasound.

Biomeme designed a smartphone kit to conduct laboratory tests on patient fluids such as urine or blood.

Physicians and technology experts recommend centralizing large health databases to reduce the chance of data breaches.

5G mobile networks began appearing in 2019.

Users can always roam from hotspot to hotspot seamlessly.

Super Wi-Fi is super-fast Wi-Fi technology.

MiFi challenges the dominance of Bluetooth for peer-to-peer networking.

There are two separate cellular technologies at use in North America.

A 4G system is expected to provide a secure all-IP-based mobile broadband system to all types of mobile devices.

Throughput will always be less than the connection speed.

4G is always faster than 3G.

GasBuddy earns money through small one-time subscription fees from users.

Mobile computing has two major characteristics that differentiate it from other forms of computing: pervasiveness and broad reach.

A mobile wallet is an app used for making financial transactions.

Google Wallet is a Chinese messaging, social media, and mobile payment app developed by Tencent

Mobile wallets utilize near-field communication.

The majority of m-commerce applications today are used within organizations as opposed to being used publicly.

Most airlines use voice portals to provide real-time information on flight status.

Telemetry has limited mobile computing applications.

IoT means everyday objects can be connected to the internet.

If your refrigerator is connected to the internet so that it can automatically re-order milk for you, this is an example of the IoT.

Google Fi is currently only available in the United States.

Google Fi requires users to sign an annual contract.

Project Fi focuses on providing better Wi-Fi services for the United States.

The main problem with Project Fi is that it is completely insecure since it uses Wi-Fi hotspots.

___ occurs when the functions of many physical devices are included in one other physical device.

___ transmission systems transmit data through electromagnetic waves.

___ transmission systems make use of communication satellites.

___ transmission uses radio wave frequencies to send data directly between transmitters and receivers.

The ___ is a wireless system that uses satellites to enable users to determine their position anywhere on Earth.

The GPS system is supported by 24 ___ satellites that are shared worldwide.

___ refers to a real-time connection between a mobile device and other computing environments.

A ___ aggregates and provides content and services for mobile users.

A ___ is a website with an audio interface.

The ___ is a system in which any object, natural or manmade, has a unique identity and is able to send and receive information over a network without human interaction.

___ technology allows manufacturers to attach tags with antennas and computer chips on goods and then track their movement through radio signals.

Explain the dematerialization process of your smartphone. What are the downsides of your smartphone? Consider your personal life as well as how your future employer or business will be impacted. NOTE: This is not simply an opinion question.

Briefly describe Google's Project Loon and Facebook's drones. What are the ethical implications of these projects? Do you think these projects are good or bad for society (why)?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Wi-Fi for an individual like you? What are the advantages and disadvantages of Wi-Fi for a business?

Describe the five value-added attributes of mobile computing using examples from your smartphone use. How has mobile commerce changed your life? If it has not changed your life, why don't you engage in mobile commerce?

What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? Describe a scenario where you have seen the IoT at work. If you do not have any experience with the IoT, describe a way that it may be useful in your life. In either case, make sure you do an Internet search to see what technology is currently available in that area (include at least two URLs in your answer).