ISM3011/CRN80999, Fall 2003: Exam 2

 

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Total points: ________  of 54                                     Grade: ___________________

 

Dr. Martin Hepp, mhepp@computer.org, phone (239) 590-7311

 

1.      What is a communications channel? Identify three types. (4 points)

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2.      Identify four types of network topologies. (4 points)

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3.      What role do the bridge, router, gateway, and switch play in a network?
(4 points)

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4.      What is EDI? Why are companies using it? (4 points)

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5.      What is a multiplexer? (4 points)

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6.      Name five protocols for Internet services and explain the respective service (just one phrase per service). (10 points)

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7.      What is a Java Virtual Machine? (4 points)

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8.      What is the standard page description language for Web pages?
(4 points)

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9.      What is the difference between an IP address and a domain name?
(4 points)

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10.  What is a Web browser? How is it different from a Web search engine?
(4 points)

(Insert your answer here)

11.  Define the term e-commerce. Identify and briefly describe three different forms of e-commerce. (4 points)

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12.  What is the difference between batch processing, on-line processing, and on-line entry with delayed processing systems? (4 points)

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GOOD LUCK!