Chapter 8 Wireless, Mobile Computing, And Mobile Test Bank

Chapter 8

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Question type: True/False

1) Wireless means communication is occurring without wires.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: Introduction

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

2) Wireless computing doesn’t really affect productivity.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Describe the four main types of wireless transmission media, and identify at least one advantage and one disadvantage of each type.

Section Reference: Introduction

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

3) Wireless is a term used to describe telecommunications in which electromagnetic waves carry the signal between communicating devices.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Describe the four main types of wireless transmission media, and identify at least one advantage and one disadvantage of each type.

Section Reference: Introduction

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

4) Wireless technologies are not changing the ways that organizations are doing business, but they are enabling organizations to do business faster.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

5) Short message service allows users to send text messages on digital cell phones.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

6) Microwave transmissions are affected by environmental conditions such as storms.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

7) The higher the orbit of a satellite, the larger its footprint.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

8) The global positioning system is supported by GEO satellites.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

9) Radio transmissions are highly secure.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

10) Bluetooth is a LAN.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

11) Bluetooth is a wireless standard that enables temporary, short-range connection between mobile devices.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

12) Ultra-wideband is useful in zero visibility environments.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

13) A hotspot is a small geographical perimeter within which a wireless access point provides service to a number of users.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

14) Wi-Fi hotspots are two-dimensional.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Describe the Internet of Things, and provide examples of how organizations can use the Internet of Things.

Section Reference: 8.4 The Internet of Things

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

15) Wi-Fi provides excellent security.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

16) Near-field communications facilitates contactless payments.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

17) Mobile means the technology can travel with the user.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

18) Personalization means that a mobile device can provide real-time communication, independent of the user’s location.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

19) A voice portal is a standard website that accepts voice commands.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

20) Mobile wallets enable users to make purchases with a single click from a mobile device.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

21) A mobile device doesn’t have to be wireless.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

22) OnStar, Sync, and Blue are examples of mobile wallets.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

23) Telemetry is the wireless transmission and receipt of data gathered from remote sources.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

24) In a mesh network, the motes transmit their data to a central computer.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Describe the Internet of Things, and provide examples of how organizations can use the Internet of Things.

Section Reference: 8.4 The Internet of Things

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

25) Wireless sensors are reliable, efficient, and fault tolerant.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Describe the Internet of Things, and provide examples of how organizations can use the Internet of Things.

Section Reference: 8.4 The Internet of Things

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

26) War driving is the act of locating WLANs while driving around a city.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how the four major threats to wireless networks can damage a business.

Section Reference: 8.5 Wireless Security

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

27) QR codes must be read horizontally.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Describe the Internet of Things, and provide examples of how organizations can use the Internet of Things.

Section Reference: 8.4 The Internet of Things

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

28) RFIDs are networks of interconnected, battery-powered, wireless sensors that are placed into the physical environment.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Describe the Internet of Things, and provide examples of how organizations can use the Internet of Things.

Section Reference: 8.4 The Internet of Things

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

29) Two systems being developed to replace bar codes are QR codes and RFID systems.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Describe the Internet of Things, and provide examples of how organizations can use the Internet of Things.

Section Reference: 8.4 The Internet of Things

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

30) War driving is the act of locating WLANs while driving around a city or elsewhere.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how the four major threats to wireless networks can damage a business.

Section Reference: 8.5 Wireless Security

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

31) Rogue access points can be set up by employees.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how the four major threats to wireless networks can damage a business.

Section Reference: 8.5 Wireless Security

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

32) Wireless systems can be difficult to secure.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how the four major threats to wireless networks can damage a business.

Section Reference: 8.5 Wireless Security

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

Question type: Multiple Choice

33) Individuals are finding it convenient and productive to use wireless devices for which of the following reasons?

a) To make use of time that was formerly wasted

b) To become more productive

c) Work locations are more flexible

d) To be able to allocate working time around personal and professional obligations

e) All of these

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

34) Of the following, which is the major problem with smart phones?

a) They are too slow.

b) They are too expensive.

c) They can be used to compromise security.

d) Their screens are too small.

e) Their browsers are not fully functional.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

35) The capabilities of smart phones include all of the following except _________.

a) a calculator

b) e-mail

c) a global positioning system

d) corporate transaction processing

e) a full-function Internet browser

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

36) ________ systems are widely used for high-volume, long-distance, line-of-sight communication.

a) GPS

b) Microwave

c) Satellite

d) Wireless

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

37) Unfortunately, many managers consider smart phones as only _______, rather than as _______ that can transmit wirelessly.

a) phones, digital cameras

b) phones, pagers

c) digital cameras, phones

d) digital cameras, pagers

e) cheap, expensive devices

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

38) Microwave transmission systems are used for _____ volume, _____ distance, _____ communications.

a) low, long, broadcast

b) low, short, line-of-sight

c) high, long, broadcast

d) high, short, broadcast

e) high, long, line-of-sight

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

39) Internet over satellite uses ____________ satellites.

a) GEO

b) LEO

c) MEO

d) NEO

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

40) Which type of satellite has the largest footprint?

a) Low-earth-orbit

b) Medium-earth-orbit

c) Geostationary

d) Polar orbit

e) Equatorial orbit

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

41) The area of the earth reached by a satellite’s transmission is referred to as its _____.

a) hotspot

b) coverage

c) footprint

d) zone

e) wireless area

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

42) The greatest problem with GEO satellites is which of the following?

a) Propagation delay

b) Expense

c) Orbital life

d) Size of the footprint

e) Relative speed with respect to a point on the earth’s surface

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

43) Line-of-sight is a characteristic of ___________ systems.

a) GPS

b) microwave

c) satellite

d) wireless

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

44) _______ is a satellite-based tracking system that enables users to determine a person’s position.

a) Bluetooth

b) Wireless application protocol

c) Short message service

d) Wi-Fi

e) Global positioning system

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

45) Which of the following is not an advantage of radio transmission media?

a) No metallic wires are needed.

b) Radio waves propagate easily through office walls.

c) Radio devices are inexpensive.

d) Radio waves do not create electrical interference problems.

e) Radio devices are easy to install.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

46) GPS is a wireless system that uses ________ satellites.

a) GEO

b) LEO

c) MEO

d) NEO

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

47) The main problem with radio transmission is which of the following?

a) Radio waves cannot travel through walls.

b) When you travel too far from the source, the signal fades.

c) Devices are difficult to install.

d) Radio waves are slow.

e) Devices are expensive to install.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

48) Pick the answer that puts the satellites in order from smallest number to largest number to cover the earth.

a) GEO, MEO, LEO

b) LEO, MEO, GEO

c) GEO, LEO, MEO

d) LEO, GEO, MEO

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

49) Telecommunications around the world are shifting to ________ networks.

a) cellular

b) mobile

c) Wi-Fi

d) VoIP

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

50) ______________ satellites maintain a relatively fixed position.

a) GEO

b) LEO

c) MEO

d) NEO

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

51) Pick the answer that puts the satellites in order from closest to the earth’s surface to farthest from the earth’s surface.

a) GEO, MEO, LEO

b) LEO, MEO, GEO

c) GEO, LEO, MEO

d) LEO, GEO, MEO

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

52) ___________ is a wireless standard that enables temporary, short-range connection between mobile devices.

a) Bluetooth

b) Wireless application protocol

c) Short message service

d) Wi-Fi

e) Global positioning system

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

53) Which of the following is the most appropriate wireless networking standard for creating personal area networks?

a) Wi-Fi

b) Cellular radio

c) Microwave

d) Bluetooth

e) WiMAX

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

54) Which of the following is the most appropriate wireless technology for real-time location of mobile equipment and caregivers in healthcare environments?

a) Wi-Fi

b) Microwave

c) Ultra-wideband

d) Infrared

e) Bluetooth

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

55) _________ wireless networks are the familiar Wireless LANs.

a) Short-range

b) Medium-range

c) Long-range

d) Wide-area

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

56) _________, with the shortest range of any wireless network, is designed to be used with contactless credit cards.

a) Near-field communications

b) Bluetooth

c) Ultra-wideband

d) Wi-Fi

e) Infrared

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

57) Which of the following statements about Wi-Fi is not correct?

a) Wi-Fi provides simple Internet access.

b) Laptop PCs contain chips that can send and receive Wi-Fi signals.

c) Many companies offer free Wi-Fi access in their stores.

d) Wi-Fi requires encryption for secure transmissions.

e) Wi-Fi is expensive to set up.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

58) Bluetooth is an example of a _________ wireless network.

a) short-range

b) medium-range

c) long-range

d) near-range

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

59) Which of the following is not inhibiting faster Wi-Fi expansion?

a) Users cannot roam from hotspot to hotspot if the hotspots use different Wi-Fi network services.

b) A lack of security

c) The growth of WiMAX

d) Unless the service is free, users have to log on to separate accounts for each hotspot.

e) Wi-Fi services may not survive in the face of free hotspot access.

Difficulty: Hard

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

60) A small geographical perimeter within which a wireless access point provides service to a number of users is called a ________.

a) transceiver

b) hotspot

c) local reception node

d) wireless network

e) GPS location

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

61) Cellular radio is an example of a ____________ wireless network.

a) short-range

b) medium-range

c) long-range

d) wide-area

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

62) Today, most wireless local area networks use the ________ standard, which can transmit up to 600Mbps and has a range of about 250 feet.

a) 802.11a

b) 802.11b

c) 802.11c

d) 802.11n

e) WiMAX

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

63) The following is not an advantage of WiMAX over wireline:

a) Cost

b) Aesthetics

c) Rural access

d) All of the above are advantages of WiMAX.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

64) Which of the following is not a challenge mentioned in the case that Avaya faced when setting up the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games?

a) Delivering high-definition TV channels

b) Handling an unprecedented number of mobile devices

c) Managing language barriers between technicians and athletes

d) Moving goods safely into Russia

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: IT’s About Business 8.2: A Wi-Fi Network Provides Communications at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

65) __________ communicate(s) via radio waves using radio antennas placed within adjacent geographic areas.

a) Bluetooth

b) Cell phones

c) A satellite

d) Ultra-wideband

e) Near-field communications

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

66) The _______ standard can transmit up to 75 Mbps and has a range of 50 km.

a) Wi-Fi

b) 802.11b

c) 802.11c

d) 802.11g

e) WiMAX

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

67) ___________ is a small, portable wireless device that provides users with a permanent Wi-Fi hotspot wherever they go.

a) MiFi

b) Wi-Fi Direct

c) Wireless mesh network

d) Wireless NIC

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

68) The two major characteristics that differentiate mobile computing from other forms of computing are ______ and ________.

a) Mobility, broad reach

b) mobility, lack of expense

c) security, broad reach

d) security, mobility

e) broad reach, localization

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

69) Which of the following is not a driver of m-commerce?

a) Bandwidth improvement

b) Cell phone culture

c) Higher prices of smart phones

d) Widespread availability

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

70) With regard to mobile computing, _______ means that it is easy and fast to access the Web and other mobile devices.

a) ubiquity

b) convenience

c) instant connectivity

d) B and C

e) A, B, and C

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

71) _______________ is a technology that allows cardholders to make purchases with a single click from their mobile devices.

a) Cyberbanking

b) Micropayment

c) Mobile banking

d) Mobile wallet

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

72) With regard to mobile computing, _________ means that knowing where a user is physically located is a key to offering relevant products and services.

a) ubiquity

b) convenience

c) instant connectivity

d) personalization

e) localization of products and services

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

73) The development of mobile commerce is driven by all of the following factors except:

a) The widespread availability of mobile devices

b) The cell phone culture

c) Increasing prices

d) Bandwidth improvement

e) It eliminates the need for a PC.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

74) Which of the following is not a mobile application in financial services?

a) Transaction processing systems

b) Mobile banking

c) Wireless electronic payment systems

d) Micropayments

e) Wireless wallets

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

75) ___________ portals aggregate and provide content and services for mobile users.

a) Mobile

b) Service

c) Technology

d) Voice

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

76) Parking meters that you can pay via your mobile telephone are an example of _________.

a) mobile banking

b) wireless electronic payment

c) wireless wallets

d) brokerage service

e) money transfer

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

77) If you buy a hot dog at a concession stand using your contactless credit card, you are using a ____________.

a) wireless money transfer

b) wireless wallet

c) wireless bill payment

d) micropayment

e) wireless electronic payment system

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

78) Putting ads on top of taxicabs in New York City that change as the cabs travel around the city is an example of __________.

a) viral marketing

b) permission advertising

c) geographical advertising

d) location-based advertising

e) direct marketing

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

79) Michaela runs a dog-walking business. She has three employees, and she prides herself in maintaining a high level of customer service. She gets about half of her business from last-minute requests. When she receives such a request, she needs to know where her employees are so that she can identify the nearest one who might be able to do the walk. Significantly, she needs this information before she can confirm the walk with the client. Which of the following technologies will help her obtain this information?

a) Radio transmission

b) Internet over Satellite

c) LEO constellation

d) GPS

e) Microwave

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

80) ______________________ refers to the real-time connection between a mobile device and other computing environments.

a) Location-based commerce

b) Mobile computing

c) Mobile commerce

d) Telemetry

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

81) _________ is the wireless transmission and receipt of data gathered from remote sensors.

a) Telemetry

b) Wireless access point

c) Near-field communications

d) Microwave

e) Wireless positioning

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

82) Which of the following is not a disadvantage to OnStar, Sync, and Blue Link?

a) It is expensive.

b) You lose a sense of privacy.

c) It can be a distraction.

d) It can be controlled by other motorists.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

83) The generic term for technologies that use radio waves to automatically identify individual items is ___________.

a) telemetry

b) bar codes

c) shipping labels

d) radio-frequency identification

e) wireless access points

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Describe the Internet of Things, and provide examples of how organizations can use the Internet of Things.

Section Reference: 8.4 The Internet of Things

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

84) ______________ technology allows manufacturers to attach tags with antennas and computer chips.

a) DSL

b) RFID

c) Satellite

d) Smart card

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Describe the Internet of Things, and provide examples of how organizations can use the Internet of Things.

Section Reference: 8.4 The Internet of Things

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

85) Which of the following is not a limitation of barcodes?

a) They require line-of-sight to the scanning device.

b) They are printed on paper.

c) They identify the manufacturer, product, and item.

d) They are difficult to use in a manufacturing plant.

e) They are useless in determining expiration date.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Describe the Internet of Things, and provide examples of how organizations can use the Internet of Things.

Section Reference: 8.4 The Internet of Things

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

86) __________ RFID tags are more expensive but can be read over greater distances.

a) Active

b) Distance

c) Passive

d) Reactive

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Describe the Internet of Things, and provide examples of how organizations can use the Internet of Things.

Section Reference: 8.4 The Internet of Things

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

87) The major problem with RFID has been _______.

a) expense

b) bandwidth

c) location

d) RFID readers

e) RFID tags

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Describe the Internet of Things, and provide examples of how organizations can use the Internet of Things.

Section Reference: 8.4 The Internet of Things

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

88) What would be the best use of RFID in a business?

a) Transaction processing

b) Supply chain management

c) Personnel tracking

d) Enabling communications with customers

e) Decreasing network costs

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Describe the Internet of Things, and provide examples of how organizations can use the Internet of Things.

Section Reference: 8.4 The Internet of Things

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

89) Which of the following is not true of QR codes?

a) QR codes store much more information than barcodes.

b) Data is stored horizontally and vertically on QR codes.

c) QR codes are less resistant to damage than barcodes.

d) QR codes can be read from any direction or angle.

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Describe the Internet of Things, and provide examples of how organizations can use the Internet of Things.

Section Reference: 8.4 The Internet of Things

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

90) ________ networks collect data from many points over an extended space.

a) Bluetooth

b) Ultra-wideband

c) Wireless sensor

d) WiMAX

e) Wi-Fi

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Describe the Internet of Things, and provide examples of how organizations can use the Internet of Things.

Section Reference: 8.4 The Internet of Things

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

91) The adoption of _______ has been an important factor in the development of the Internet of Things.

a) IPv1

b) IPv4

c) IPv6

d) IPv8

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Describe the Internet of Things, and provide examples of how organizations can use the Internet of Things.

Section Reference: 8.4 The Internet of Things

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

92) The Internet of Things can be described as ___________.

a) everywhere computing

b) ubiquitous computing

c) embedded computing

d) all of the above

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Describe the Internet of Things, and provide examples of how organizations can use the Internet of Things.

Section Reference: 8.4 The Internet of Things

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

93) The act of locating wireless local area networks while moving around a city is called ________.

a) eavesdropping

b) war driving

c) RF jamming

d) cybersquatting

e) installing rogue access devices

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how the four major threats to wireless networks can damage a business.

Section Reference: 8.5 Wireless Security

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

94) A(n) _____ allows unauthorized entry into a wireless network.

a) lack of encryption

b) disgruntled employee

c) open node

d) illegal server

e) rogue access point

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how the four major threats to wireless networks can damage a business.

Section Reference: 8.5 Wireless Security

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

95) _________ is an unauthorized access point to a wireless network.

a) Illegal access point

b) RF access point

c) Rogue access point

d) War drive access point

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how the four major threats to wireless networks can damage a business.

Section Reference: 8.5 Wireless Security

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

96) __________ refers to efforts by unauthorized users to access data travelling over wireless networks.

a) RF jamming

b) War driving

c) Eavesdropping

d) Telemetry

e) Installing rogue access devices

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how the four major threats to wireless networks can damage a business.

Section Reference: 8.5 Wireless Security

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

97) In _________, a person or a device intentionally or unintentionally interferes with your wireless network transmissions.

a) RF jamming

b) war driving

c) eavesdropping

d) telemetry

e) installing rogue access devices

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how the four major threats to wireless networks can damage a business.

Section Reference: 8.5 Wireless Security

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

98) Although rogue access devices can be installed innocently, they can also be installed by an attacker trying to gain unauthorized access to a wireless network. In such cases, these devices are called an ___________.

a) unencrypted node

b) evil twin

c) open node

d) illegal server

e) unauthorized rogue access point

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Explain how the four major threats to wireless networks can damage a business.

Section Reference: 8.5 Wireless Security

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

99) The drawback of __________ for location-based tracking is that it(they) require(s) users to open a specific app to take a clear photo.

a) GPS

b) iBeacon

c) NFC

d) QR codes

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

Section: IT’s About Business 8.3: Apple’s iBeacon and MasterCard’s Qkr!

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

100) Which of the following is not a telemedicine model used by the Miami Children’s Hospital?

a) Dynamic

b) Extremely static

c) Mobile

d) Semi-static

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: IT’s About Business 8.4: Telemedicine at the Miami Children’s Hospital

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

101) The __________ model at the Miami Children’s Hospital is most appropriate for nonemergency, consultative services because the physician is limited to a visual examination.

a) dynamic

b) extremely static

c) mobile

d) semi-static

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: IT’s About Business 8.4: Telemedicine at the Miami Children’s Hospital

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

102) The ___________ model utilizes rented carts where patients receive a live consultation with a Miami Children’s Hospital specialist working out of the Miami command centre.

a) dynamic

b) extremely static

c) mobile

d) semi-static

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: IT’s About Business 8.4: Telemedicine at the Miami Children’s Hospital

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

103) The ___________ model utilizes kiosks to open new market opportunities for the Miami Children’s Hospital in offsite locations like malls and shopping centres.

a) dynamic

b) extremely static

c) mobile

d) semi-static

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: IT’s About Business 8.4: Telemedicine at the Miami Children’s Hospital

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Knowledge

104) General Motors’ OnStar is an example of ____________ technology.

a) location-based

b) workflow

c) telemetry

d) mobile portal

e) None of these

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

105) The implementation of the mobile wallet has not been hindered by ___________.

a) a battle between US corporations

b) cost

c) retailer installation

d) social/cultural issues

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

106) Frank and his wife, Paula, run a country store with a special room where husbands can sit while their wives are shopping. The Men’s Corner already has a large-screen TV for sports viewing, but Frank and Paula are considering adding Wi-Fi. Which of the following statements is false?

a) Their store would need to have broadband access.

b) Their store will need a wireless access point.

c) They could charge the customers for the service.

d) Wi-Fi is based on radio waves, so they will not need a clear line-of-sight into the room.

e) They should consider using Wi-Fi Direct.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

107) Frank and his wife, Paula, run a country store in a high–foot-traffic area. Which of the following would not be a beneficial use of mobile technology for their store?

a) Telemetry

b) Location-based

c) Wireless payments

d) Mobile app loyalty program

e) All of these could be used beneficial.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

108) Frank and his wife, Paula, run a country store in a high–foot-traffic area. They are trying to understand what the traffic in the store is by using technology. They are considering setting up a wireless sensor network. Which of the following statements is false?

a) Motes can be locations throughout the store.

b) Once they have created the network, they cannot add additional sensors.

c) The data are moved from sensor to sensor to reach a central computer.

d) The sensors can tell the direction in which a person is moving.

e) The network will need a base station.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Describe the Internet of Things, and provide examples of how organizations can use the Internet of Things.

Section Reference: 8.4 The Internet of Things

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

109) Frank and his wife, Paula, run a country store with a special room where husbands can sit while their wives are shopping. The Men’s Corner already has a large-screen TV for sports viewing, and they recently added Wi-Fi. Which of the following is not a security issue?

a) A rogue access point

b) War driving

c) Motes

d) Eavesdropping

e) Radio-frequency jamming

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Explain how the four major threats to wireless networks can damage a business.

Section Reference: 8.5 Wireless Security

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

Question type: Essay

110) Discuss the differences between the traditional working environment and the wireless working environment.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

111) Describe the convergence of functions in today’s smart phones.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

112) Differentiate among the three types of satellites.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main types of wireless transmission media.

Section Reference: 8.1 Wireless Technologies

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

113) Define Bluetooth, and give examples of its uses.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

114) Describe the 802.11 family of standards.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

115) Explain location-based commerce, and provide examples.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

116) What are micropayments and mobile wallets? Provide examples of their uses.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

117) What are mobile portals and voice portals? Provide examples of their uses.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

118) What is telemetry, and how is it used?

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

119) How do wireless sensor networks work, and what are they used for?

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Describe the Internet of Things, and provide examples of how organizations can use the Internet of Things.

Section Reference: 8.4 The Internet of Things

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

120) What are the problems with Wi-Fi?

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Explain how businesses can use short-range, medium-range, and long-range wireless networks.

Section Reference: 8.2 Wireless Computer Networks and Internet Access

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

121) What are the two characteristics of mobile computing, and what are the five value-added attributes of mobile computing?

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

122) Explain the factors that are driving the development of mobile commerce.

Difficulty: Hard

Learning Objective: Provide a specific example of how each of the five major m-commerce applications can benefit a business.

Section Reference: 8.3 Mobile Computing and Mobile Commerce

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

123) Identify and discuss the four major threats to wireless networks.

Difficulty: Medium

Learning Objective: Explain how the four major threats to wireless networks can damage a business.

Section Reference: 8.5 Wireless Security

AACSB: Information Technology

Bloomcode: Comprehension

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