Ch. 8 Reading Quiz

9 September 2022
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With which type of satellite is there a propagation delay?
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geostationary
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Microwave transmissions are broadcast, whereas satellite transmissions are point-to-point.
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false
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Wireless computing can increase speed and improve customer service.
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true
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Which type of satellite has the shortest orbital life?
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low earth orbit
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Satellite radio offers uninterrupted, near-CD quality music that is beamed to your radio from satellites.
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true
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Which of the following technologies is wireless but not mobile?
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microwave towers
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Wireless is a term used to describe telecommunications in which electromagnetic waves carry the signal between communicating devices.
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true
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The major types of wireless media are:
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Microwave, satellite, radio, and infrared.
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GPS are supported by _________ satellites
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MEO
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________ use multiple Wi-Fi access points to create a wide area network.
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mesh networks
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Bluetooth devices can be used to establish NFC for mobile commerce.
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false
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Wi-Fi networks are typically classified as _________ wireless networks
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medium-range
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Wi-Fi is a wireless standard that enables temporary, short-range connections between mobile devices.
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false
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Mobile computing has two major characteristics that differentiate it from other forms of computing. What are these two characteristics?
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mobility; broad reach
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Which of the following is NOT a mobile application in financial services?
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transaction processing system
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The two major characteristics that differentiate mobile computing from other forms of computing are _________ and _________.
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mobility; broad reach
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With regard to mobile computing, _________ mean(s) that it is easy and fast to access the Web and other mobile devices.
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convenience and instant connectivity
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The main purpose of location-based applications is to broadcast your current location coordinates to local businesses.
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false
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The OnStar system from General Motors is an example of telemetry.
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true
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The advantages of RFID tags to Staples include all of the following EXCEPT: Movement history of each item through the store to moment of sale Accurate inventory Reduced transaction costs at checkout Labor savings Precise location of each item in stores
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reduced transaction costs at checkout