Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Two
types of system software are _____. a. | application software and utility
programs | c. | operating
systems and utility programs | b. | Web browsers and application
software | d. | operating
systems and Web browsers | | | | |
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A
cross-platform program is one that runs _____. a. | only on one operating system | c. | the same on multiple operating
systems | b. | differently on every operating
system | d. | differently on
one operating system | | | | |
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In a
_____, a user types commands or presses special keys on the keyboard (such as function keys or key
combinations) to enter data and instructions. a. | command-line interface | c. | performance-monitor interface | b. | menu-driven
interface | d. | graphical user
interface (GUI) | | | | |
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With
a _____, users interact with menus and visual images such as icons, buttons, and other objects to
issue commands. a. | command-line
interface | c. | performance-monitor interface | b. | menu-driven
interface | d. | graphical user
interface (GUI) | | | | |
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PDAs,
smart phones, and other small computing devices often use a _____ operating system. a. | single
user/single tasking | c. | multiuser | b. | single user/multitasking | d. | multiprocessing | | | | |
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Networks, midrange servers, mainframes, and supercomputers allow hundreds to thousands
of users to connect at the same time, and thus are _____. a. | single
user | c. | multiuser | b. | single processing | d. | multiprocessing | | | | |
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7.
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With
virtual memory, which is illustrated in the accompanying figure, the technique of swapping items
between memory and storage, called _____, is a time consuming process for the
computer. a. | logging | c. | spooling | b. | paging | d. | booting | | | | |
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A(n)
_____ is a communications line between a device and the processor. a. | disk operating
system line (DOS) | c. | interrupt
request line (IRQ) | b. | preemptive multitasking line
(PMT) | d. | fault-tolerant
computer line (FTC) | | | | |
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_____
is the process of encoding data and information into an unreadable form. a. | Encryption | c. | Transmission | b. | Formatting | d. | Spooling | | | | |
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Utility programs included with most operating systems provide all of the following
functions except _____. a. | managing files and viewing graphics
files | b. | uninstalling programs and diagnosing
problems | c. | removing viruses and compressing
files | d. | backing up files and defragmenting
disks | | |
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Windows XP includes a file manager called _____. a. | Windows Picture
and Fax Viewer | c. | DriveSpace | b. | Windows Explorer | d. | Dr. Watson | | | | |
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Windows XP includes an image viewer called _____. a. | Windows Picture
and Fax Viewer | c. | DriveSpace | b. | Windows Explorer | d. | Dr. Watson | | | | |
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Windows XP includes the diagnostic utility, _____, which diagnoses problems as well as
suggests courses of action. a. | Windows Picture and Fax Viewer | c. | DriveSpace | b. | Windows
Explorer | d. | Dr.
Watson | | | | |
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Screen savers originally were developed to prevent a problem called _____, in which
images could be permanently etched on a monitor’s screen. a. | thrashing | c. | ghosting | b. | paging | d. | hacking | | | | |
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The
_____ is an upgrade to Windows Millennium Edition. a. | Windows XP Home
Edition | c. | Windows XP
Professional | b. | Windows XP Tablet PC Edition | d. | Windows XP 64-Bit Edition | | | | |
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_____
is an upgrade to Windows 2000 Professional. a. | Windows XP Home Edition | c. | Windows XP Professional | b. | Windows XP
Tablet PC Edition | d. | Windows XP
64-Bit Edition | | | | |
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The
two most popular GUIs available for _____ are GNOME and KDE. a. | DOS | c. | Mac OS
X | b. | Windows
XP | d. | Linux | | | | |
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Examples of network operating systems include all of the following except
_____. a. | Windows Server
2003 | c. | DOS and Windows
XP | b. | NetWare and
Solaris | d. | UNIX and
Linux | | | | |
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The
Windows Server 2003 family includes _____ for the typical small- to medium-sized business
network. a. | Windows Server
2003, Standard Edition | b. | Windows Server 2003, Enterprise
Edition | c. | Windows Server 2003, Datacenter
Edition | d. | Windows . Server 2003, Web Edition | | |
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A
_____ is a program that acts without a user’s knowledge and deliberately alters a
computer’s operations. a. | malicious-logic program | c. | system software program | b. | utility
program | d. | diagnostic
program | | | | |
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A
_____ does not replicate itself to other computers. a. | virus | c. | Trojan
horse | b. | worm | d. | all of the above | | | | |
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_____
is a program placed on a computer without the user’s knowledge or consent that secretly collects
information about the user, sometimes relating to Web browsing habits. a. | Spyware | c. | Spam | b. | A pop-up ad | d. | A filter | | | | |
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_____
is a program that removes or blocks certain items from being displayed. a. | Spyware | c. | Spam | b. | A pop-up ad | d. | A filter | | | | |
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Compressed files, sometimes called _____. a. | ripped files,
usually have a .rip extension | b. | tipped files, usually have a .tip
extension | c. | dipped files, usually have a .dip
extension | d. | zipped files, usually have a .zip
extension | | |
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_____
can serve as sending and receiving devices in a communications system. a. | Mainframe
computers and servers | b. | Desktop computers and notebook
computers | c. | Tablet PCs and PDAs | d. | All of the
above | | |
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_____
is a conversation that takes place over the Internet using a telephone connected to a desktop
computer, mobile computer, or mobile device. a. | A chat room | c. | Internet telephony | b. | A
newsgroup | d. | An online
meeting | | | | |
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A GPS
receiver is a handheld, mountable, or embedded device that contains all of the following
except a(n) _____. a. | radio receiver | c. | floppy disk | b. | antenna | d. | processor | | | | |
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_____
allows users to share documents with others in real time. a. | An online
meeting | c. | Voice
mail | b. | Internet
telephony | d. | Internet
printing | | | | |
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Groupware is a component of a broad concept called _____, which includes network
hardware and software that enables group members to communicate, manage projects, schedule meetings,
and make decisions. a. | public Internet access | c. | Web services | b. | workgroup
computing | d. | short message
service | | | | |
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Businesses are the primary users of _____ because this technology provides a means for
departments to communicate with each other, suppliers, vendors, and with clients. a. | groupware | c. | global
positioning systems | b. | Web services | d. | short message services | | | | |
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Most
businesses use a standard, such as _____, that defines how data transmits across telephone lines or
other means. a. | PCS (Personal
Communications Services) | b. | EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) | c. | PDS (Public Data
Services) | d. | EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) | | |
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A
_____ is a legal agreement that permits users to install software on multiple computers, usually at a
volume discount. a. | network
license | c. | peer
license | b. | server license | d. | site license | | | | |
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A
_____ is a network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area, such as a
home, school computer laboratory, or office building. a. | local area
network (LAN) | c. | wide area
network (WAN) | b. | metropolitan area network (MAN) | d. | variable area network (VAN) | | | | |
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Each
computer or device on a local area network, called a _____, often shares resources such as printers,
large hard disks, and programs. a. | hub | c. | token | b. | server | d. | node | | | | |
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A
_____ is a high-speed network that connects networks in an area such as a city or town and handles
the bulk of communications activity across that region. a. | local area
network (LAN) | c. | wide area
network (WAN) | b. | metropolitan area network (MAN) | d. | variable area network (VAN) | | | | |
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A
file server is a dedicated server that _____. a. | stores and manages files | c. | stores and provides access to a
database | b. | manages printers and print jobs | d. | manages network traffic (activity) | | | | |
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A
print server is a dedicated server that _____. a. | stores and manages files | c. | stores and provides access to a
database | b. | manages printers and print jobs | d. | manages network traffic (activity) | | | | |
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On a
_____, such as that illustrated in the accompanying figure, all of the computers and devices (nodes)
on the network connect to a central device. a. | bus network | c. | star network | b. | ring
network | d. | token ring
network | | | | |
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On a
network such as the one illustrated in the accompanying figure, if one node fails
_____. a. | only that node
is affected | b. | only the nodes before that node are
affected | c. | only the nodes after that node are
affected | d. | all the nodes are affected | | |
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_____
has been adopted as a network standard for Internet communications. a. | Ethernet | c. | TCP/IP | b. | token ring | d. | 802.11 | | | | |
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The
technique of breaking a message into individual packets, sending the packets along the best route
available, and then reassembling the data is called _____. a. | packet
catching | c. | packet
switching | b. | packet building | d. | packet swapping | | | | |
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42.
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One
popular use of the _____ standard is in public Internet access points that offer mobile users the
ability to connect to the Internet with their wireless computers and devices. a. | Ethernet | c. | TCP/IP | b. | token ring | d. | Wi-Fi | | | | |
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Although _____ are not a type of standard telephone line, they are very popular ways
for the home user to connect to the Internet. a. | ISDN lines | c. | T-carrier lines | b. | DSL | d. | cable television
(CATV) lines | | | | |
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DSL
is much _____ data transfer rates. a. | harder to install than ISDN and provides much
slower | b. | harder to install than ISDN but provides much
faster | c. | easier to install than ISDN but provides much
slower | d. | easier to install than ISDN and provides much
faster | | |
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The
most popular T-carrier line is the _____. a. | T1 line | c. | T3 line | b. | T2
line | d. | T4
line | | | | |
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A T3
line is _____. a. | slower than a T1
line and quite expensive | b. | slower than a T1 line but quite
inexpensive | c. | equal in speed to 28 T1 lines but quite
expensive | d. | equal in speed to 28 T1 lines and quite
inexpensive | | |
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For
data transmission to occur, _____ of a standard telephone line must have a dial-up
modem. a. | only the sending
end | c. | both the sending
and receiving ends | b. | only the receiving end | d. | neither the sending nor receiving end | | | | |
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Types
of wired home networks include all of the following except _____. a. | Ethernet | c. | powerline
cable | b. | Wi-Fi | d. | phoneline | | | | |
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_____
is an electrical disturbance that can degrade communications. a. | Latency | c. | Coax | b. | Noise | d. | Hub | | | | |
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50.
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Broadcast radio is _____ susceptible to noise than physical transmission media but it
provides flexibility and portability. a. | slower and more | c. | faster and more | b. | slower and
less | d. | faster and
less | | | | |
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True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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System software serves as the interface between the user, the application software,
and the computer’s hardware.
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52.
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In
most cases, the operating system is installed and resides on a computer’s floppy
disk.
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53.
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All
sizes of computers typically use the same operating system.
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54.
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Regardless of the size of the computer, most operating systems provide similar
functions.
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55.
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When
turning on a computer that has been powered off completely, users are performing a warm
boot.
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56.
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When
a computer is turned on, the charge of electricity causes the processor chip to reset itself and find
the ROM chip(s) that contains the BIOS.
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57.
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Most
users today work with a graphical user interface.
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58.
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To
make a program active in Windows XP, click its program button on the taskbar.
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A
multiuser operating system always processes jobs on a first-come, first-served basis.
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60.
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Items
sometimes are placed in buffers because the processor operates at a much slower rate of speed than
peripheral devices.
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61.
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Operating systems rarely provide a means to establish Internet
connections.
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62.
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Few
operating systems include any utility programs.
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63.
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An
uninstaller deletes files and folders from the hard disk, as well as removes program entries from the
system files.
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64.
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Fragmentation speeds up disk access and thus the performance of the entire
computer.
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65.
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Instead of backing up to a local disk storage device, some users opt to back up their
files using online storage.
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66.
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Ghosting is a severe problem with today’s displays.
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67.
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Device-independent operating system run only on a specific type or make of
computer.
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68.
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An
upgrade usually costs more than purchasing an entire operating system.
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Application software is said to be downward compatible, meaning it will run on a new
version of an operating system.
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70.
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DOS
is widely used today because it offers a graphical user interface and can take full advantage of
modern 32-bit personal computer processors.
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71.
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Windows XP Media Center Edition includes all of the features of Windows XP
Professional and is designed for Media Center PCs.
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72.
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Like
other operating systems, Linux is proprietary software.
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73.
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The
difference between stand-alone operating systems that include networking capabilities and network
operating systems is that network operating systems are designed specifically to support all sizes of
networks, including medium- to large-sized businesses and Web servers.
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74.
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The
Windows Server 2003 family includes Windows Server 2003, Web Edition for Web server and Web hosting
businesses.
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75.
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In
addition to being a stand-alone operating system, UNIX also is a network operating
system.
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76.
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Solaris manages only low-traffic accounts because it does not incorporate the security
necessary for Web transactions.
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77.
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The
latest version of Palm OS includes improved security for data transmission, allows for biometric
identification, and supports the use of smart cards.
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78.
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Spyware often enters a computer as a result of a user installing a new
program.
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79.
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Some
schools, libraries, and parents use spyware to restrict access to minors.
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80.
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Uploading and downloading compressed files to and from the Internet increases the file
transmission time.
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81.
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Some
operating systems such as Windows XP include uncompress capabilities.
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82.
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Some
personal computer maintenance utilities continuously monitor a computer while it is used and repair
problems before they occur.
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Today, only large computers have communications capabilities.
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84.
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All
cybercafés also are hot spots.
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85.
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During an online meeting, participants have the ability to open a separate window and
type messages to one another.
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86.
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The
Internet is the world’s largest WLAN.
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Examples of networking software that support P2P are Gnutella and Kazaa, which allow
users to swap MP3 music files on the Web.
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88.
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Bus
networks are unpopular on LANs because they are expensive and difficult to install.
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89.
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An
intranet essentially is a small version of the Internet that exists within an
organization.
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90.
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Gigabit Ethernet provides high speeds of transmission, with transfer rates of 1 Gbps
(1 billion bits per second).
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91.
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Because Bluetooth requires line-of-sight transmission, some industry experts predict
that infrared technology will replace Bluetooth.
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92.
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Using
a dial-up line to connect computers costs more than making a regular telephone call.
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93.
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Dedicated lines can be either analog or digital.
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94.
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The
word, modem, is derived from the combination of the words, modulate, to convert into a digital signal
and, demodulate, to convert a digital signal into an analog signal.
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95.
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Some
hubs include routers; that is, the hub receives data from many directions and then forwards it to one
or more destinations.
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96.
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A
phoneline network is a network that uses the same lines that bring electricity into the
house.
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97.
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Baseband media transmits multiple signals simultaneously.
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98.
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Ethernet and token ring LANs often use physical transmission media.
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99.
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3G
(third generation), which is a category of cellular transmissions, transmit digital data at speeds
from 144 Kbps to 2.4 Mbps.
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100.
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Microwave transmission is used in environments where installing physical transmission
media is easy and where line-of-sight transmission is unavailable.
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