Experiencing MIS, 3e (Kroenke)
Chapter Extension 10: Remote, Nomadic, and Mobile Systems
Multiple Choice
1) ________ is the ability to provide computer-based activity or action at a distance.
A) Remote access
B) Mobile computing
C) Mobile access
D) Nomadic access
Answer: A
Page Ref: 445
Difficulty: Easy
AACSB: Use of IT
Study Question: Study Question 1
2) With ________, users access networks from different locations, but not while in motion from site to site.
A) mobile access
B) remote access
C) nomadic access
D) mobile computing
Answer: C
Page Ref: 446
Difficulty: Easy
AACSB: Use of IT
Study Question: Study Question 1
3) Which of the following is the best example of nomadic access?
A) use of teleconferencing, Webinars, and videoconferencing, to facilitate collaboration
B) a businessman accessing a network at work while at home or on vacation
C) a professional accessing the Web or email while riding in a train or on an airplane
D) use of cameras and motion-sensing equipment to issue tickets for red light and speeding violations
Answer: B
Page Ref: 446
Difficulty: Moderate
AACSB: Use of IT; Analytic skills
Study Question: Study Question 1
4) ________ are devices that wirelessly connect to a WAN using cell phone technology and provide wireless connectivity to computers located in close proximity to the hub.
A) Wireless hotspot hubs
B) Ethernet hubs
C) Network switches
D) Wireless repeater
Answer: A
Page Ref: 446
Difficulty: Easy
AACSB: Use of IT
Study Question: Study Question 1
5) ________ refers to the use of networked computers while in motion.
A) Remote access
B) Mobile access
C) Remote desktop software
D) Nomadic access
Answer: B
Page Ref: 446
Difficulty: Easy
AACSB: Use of IT
Study Question: Study Question 1
6) Dodge offers ________ in its Ram trucks for contractors who need a nomadic office at construction sites.
A) network switches
B) wireless hotspot hubs
C) network taps
D) wireless repeaters
Answer: B
Page Ref: 446
Difficulty: Moderate
AACSB: Use of IT; Analytic skills
Study Question: Study Question 1
7) Which of the following is an example of mobile access?
A) a professional accessing a network at work while at home or on vacation
B) the use of teleconferencing, Webinars, and videoconferencing, to facilitate collaboration
C) a businessman accessing the Web or email while riding in a train or on an airplane
D) the use of cameras and motion-sensing equipment to issue tickets for red light and speeding violations
Answer: C
Page Ref: 446
Difficulty: Moderate
AACSB: Use of IT; Analytic skills
Study Question: Study Question 1
8) Client virtualization is also called ________.
A) network virtualization
B) memory virtualization
C) desktop virtualization
D) storage virtualization
Answer: C
Page Ref: 449
Difficulty: Easy
Study Question: Study Question 3
9) Client virtualization ________.
A) hosts multiple operating systems
B) creates a virtualized network addressing space within or across network subnets
C) completely abstracts logical storage from physical storage
D) enables users to run their desktop on different computers
Answer: D
Page Ref: 449
Difficulty: Moderate
AACSB: Use of IT; Analytic skills
Study Question: Study Question 3
10) ________ virtualization is the one in which one operating system acts as a host to other operating systems.
A) Storage
B) Desktop
C) Server
D) Database
Answer: C
Page Ref: 449
Difficulty: Easy
AACSB: Use of IT
Study Question: Study Question 3
11) ________ can be divided into two categories: Communication at a distance and action at a distance.
A) Mobile computing
B) Nomadic access
C) Remote access
D) Mobile access
Answer: C
Page Ref: 450
Difficulty: Easy
AACSB: Use of IT
Study Question: Study Question 4
12) Which of the following is an example of action at a distance?
A) telesurgery
B) Webinars
C) teleconferencing
D) Youtube videos
Answer: A
Page Ref: 450
Difficulty: Easy
AACSB: Use of IT
Study Question: Study Question 4
13) Which
