MIS 535 Week 4 Homework Quiz.....................(MIS 535 Managerial Applications of Information Technology - DeVr)y

MIS 535 Week 4 Homework (Version 1)

1. Question A device that acts as a connection point between computers and that can filter and forward data to a specified destination is called a(Points : 1)  
2. Question Which device sends data packets to all connected devices in a network? (Points : 1)  
3. Question The method of slicing digital messages into parcels, transmitting them along different communication paths, and reassembling them at their destination is called (Points : 1)  
4. Question What is the most important communication standard today for linking disparate computers and networks? (Points : 1)  
5. Question In TCP/IP, IP is responsible for (Points : 1)  
6. Question On which protocol is the Internet based? (Points : 1)  
7. Question All network computers connect to a single hub in a (Points : 1)  
8. Question In a bus network, (Points : 1)  
9. Question A network that covers a large geographic area is most commonly referred to as a(n) (Points : 1)  
10. Question Which communications medium uses single copper wire surrounded by thick insulation? (Points : 1)  
11. Question Which type of signal follows a straight line and does not bend with the curve of the Earth? (Points : 1)  
12. Question Data is sent through the fiber optic cable by a (Points : 1) 
13. Question A domain name server (Points : 1)  
14. Question Net neutrality means (Points : 1)  
15. Question Which technology uses the Internet Protocol to deliver voice information in digital form using packet switching? (Points : 1)  
16. Question In the cloud computing model, (Points : 1)  
17. Question A cloud computing model (Points : 1)  
18. Question Cost reductions in using cloud based services stem from (Points : 1)  
19. Question In an RFID system, a(n) _____ is electronically programmed with information that can uniquely identify an item, such as an electronic code. (Points : 1)  
20. Question The cloud computing model described in the lecture is an example of which cloud computing model? (Points : 1)

MIS 535 Week 4 Homework (Version 2)

1. TCO A: List and describe the four information systems serving each of the major functional areas of a business.
2. TCO B: The text describes Michael Porter's view of the Internet as somewhat negative. What negative influences does Porter see? Describe several positive influences the Internet has on business. Do these outweigh the negative influences?
3. TCO A: The fact that online advertising revenues are growing at 30% a year, while offline traditional advertising is growing at about 5% a year, suggests that:
4. TCO A: The three activities in an information system that produce the information organizations use to control operations are:
5. TCO A: What type of information system is an intranet most easily adapted to:
6. TCO B: The value chain model:
7. TCO B: Internet content providers:
8. TCO B: Which type of decision is calculating gross pay for hourly workers?