Question 1

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

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Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is the standard protocol for transferring files over the internet. It allows users to download files from a server to their client computer and upload files from their client computer to the server.

Question 3

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

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A private cloud is operated for the sole benefit of a single organization, not multiple firms.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The original purpose of the Internet was to link large mainframe computers on different college campuses, allowing for the sharing of resources and information among academic researchers. The Internet was later adopted for commercial and consumer use.

Question 5

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

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HTTP/2 is supported by almost all the leading web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. However, some older browsers such as Internet Explorer 11 have limited support or do not support HTTP/2 at all.

Question 6

Amazon Web Services is an example of a private cloud.

Accepted Answer

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a public cloud platform, meaning that it is available to the general public and multiple organizations can use it simultaneously. A private cloud, on the other hand, is a cloud infrastructure that is dedicated to only one organization or company.

Question 7

What are the essential characteristics of cloud computing?

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Question 8

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

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Question 9

The term latency refers to a delay that can be experienced in packet-switched networks.

Accepted Answer

Latency is a delay in the transmission of data packets in a network, often due to the time it takes for the packets to travel from the source to the destination through various network nodes and routers. It is a common issue in packet-switched networks such as the internet, and can affect network performance and application responsiveness.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The Web, which consists of HTTP-based services accessed through browsers, resides in the Applications layer of the Internet architecture.

Question 11

Which of the following organizations monitor Internet policies and practices?
A) IETF
B) ISOC
C) W3C
D) ICANN

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Question 12

IMAP is the Internet protocol used by a browser to transfer web pages.

Accepted Answer

IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is a protocol used for email retrieval. It is not related to the transfer of web pages by a browser. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the protocol used by a browser to transfer web pages.

Question 13

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

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In a hybrid cloud computing model, firms use a combination of their own infrastructure and public cloud services, with their own infrastructure typically reserved for their most essential core activities.

Question 14

Which of the following is a set of rules for transferring data?
A) protocol
B) packet
C) router
D) IP address

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A protocol is a set of rules that governs the transfer of data between devices.

Question 15

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.

Accepted Answer

The Middleware Services layer is responsible for linking the applications to the underlying communications network and often includes important services such as security and authentication, making it the correct choice.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Tracert (or traceroute on non-Windows systems) 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. It shows the route that packets take as they move through the network and can help diagnose problems with network connectivity. Telnet is a program that allows you to connect to a remote computer and access its command-line interface. Ping is a utility program that checks the connectivity and response time of a network device. IMAP is a protocol used for retrieving email messages from a server.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) enables the exchange of routing information among different autonomous systems on the Internet. HTTP, FTP, and SMTP are all protocols for specific types of data transfer and do not involve routing information.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

TCP/IP operates in the Transport Services and Representation Standards layer, which is responsible for managing end-to-end communication between devices and ensuring that data is transmitted reliably and efficiently.

Question 19

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.

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Question 20

Which of the following is not a basic type of cloud computing service?
A) IaaS
B) PaaS
C) SaaS
D) FiOS

Accepted Answer

FiOS is not a basic type of cloud computing service. It is a fiber-optic communication service provided by Verizon. The three basic types of cloud computing services are IaaS (Infrastructure-as-a-Service), PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service), and SaaS (Software-as-a-Service).

Quiz 3: E-Commerce Infrastructure: The Internet, Web, and Mobile Platform

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

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

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

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

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

Amazon Web Services is an example of a private cloud.

What are the essential characteristics of cloud computing?

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

The term latency refers to a delay that can be experienced in packet-switched networks.

The Web runs in which layer of Internet architecture?

Which of the following organizations monitor Internet policies and practices?

IMAP is the Internet protocol used by a browser to transfer web pages.

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

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

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

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?

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

TCP/IP operates in which layer of Internet architecture?

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.

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