Cgs 2069 Flash Card Set For Midterm

Front 1

Which of the following statements about client/server computing is true?

Back 1

It connects multiple powerful personal computers together in one network with one or more servers dedicated to common functions that they all need.

Front 2

Which of the following occurred during the Commercialization phase of Internet development?

Back 2

NSF privatized the operation of the Internet's backbone.

Front 3

Which of the following is the "killer app" of 2012?

Back 3

social networks

Front 4

The natural language convention used to represent IP addresses is called the:

Back 4

domain name system.

Front 5

The addresses used by browsers to identify the location of content on the Web are called:

Back 5

uniform resource locators.

Front 6

Which of the following was the largest source of mobile commerce revenue in 2012?

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mobile retail purchases

Front 7

What are 3 advantages of client/server computing over centralized mainframe computing?

Back 7

It is easy to expand capacity by adding servers and clients.

Client/server networks are less vulnerable, in part because the processing load is balanced over many powerful smaller computers rather than concentrated in a single huge computer.

There is less risk that a system will completely malfunction because backup or mirror servers can pick up the slack if one server goes down.

Front 8

_______ is a utility program that allows you to check the connection between your client and a TCP/IP network.

Back 8

Ping

Front 9

FTP is a protocol used to

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transfer files to and from a server.

Front 10

What are 3 current limitations of the current Internet?

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architectural restrictions, which stipulate that numerous requests for the same file must each be answered individually, slowing network performance

HTML, which is not proficient for designing business documents or databases for Web viewing

limited bandwidth, which causes congestion and cannot adequately handle video and voice traffic

Front 11

Which of the following is currently the most popular Web browser?

Back 11

Internet Explorer

Front 12

The process of slicing digital messages into parcels, sending them along different communication paths as they become available, and reassembling them at the destination point is called:

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packet switching.

Front 13

RSS is an XML format that

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allows users to have digital content automatically sent to their computers over the Internet.

Front 14

One of Internet2's projects is

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a nationwide 100 gigabit-per-second network.

Front 15

Google Apps is an example of cloud computing.

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of cloud computing.

Front 16

HTML is

Back 16

the Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.

Front 17

Name 3 facts about iPhone apps

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More than 30 billion have been downloaded.

They were estimated to generate over $2 billion in 2012.

They are distributed through Apple's App Store.

Front 18

Which of the following is the core communications protocol for the Internet?

Back 18

TCP/IP

Front 19

The major technologies used with wireless local area networks are:

Back 19

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Front 20

You could expect to find all of the following services in a Web server software package

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data capture.

security services.

FTP.

Front 21

When talking about the physical elements of the Internet, the term redundancy refers to:

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multiple duplicate devices and paths in a network built so that data can be rerouted if a breakdown occurs.

Front 22

Which of the following protocols is used to send mail to a server?

Back 22

SMTP

Front 23

Internet access providers typically provide faster ______ speeds than _______ speeds to consumers.

Back 23

download, upload

Front 24

In the address http://www.company.com/clients.html, which of the following is the top-level domain?

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.com

Front 25

___ is a model of computing in which firms and individuals obtain computing power and software applications over the Internet, rather than purchasing and installing it on their own computers.

Back 25

Cloud computing

Front 26

A(n) ________ is an audio presentation stored as an audio file and posted to the Web for users to download.

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podcast

Front 27

State 3 facts about fiber-optic cable.

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There are thousands of miles of installed fiber-optic cable in the United States that are not being used.

It is thinner and lighter than coaxial or twisted pair cable.

It enables better data security than coaxial cable.

Front 28

State 3 facts about the mobile platform.

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Unlike PCs, smartphones do not need fans.

About 25% of the world's cell phones are smartphones.

The number of cell phones worldwide exceeds the number of PCs.

Front 29

In the United States, there are two main types of cellular networks, CDMA and:

Back 29

GSM.

Front 30

Tablet computers rely on the Internet cloud for

Back 30

processing and storage

Front 31

State 3 basic technological foundations of the Internet.

Back 31

TCP/IP communications protocol

client/server computing

packet-switching hardware

Front 32

The protocol that enables the transmission of voice and other forms of audio communication over the Internet is called:

Back 32

VoIP.

Front 33

________ is one of the original Internet services and is used to transfer files from a server computer to a client computer and vice versa.

Back 33

FTP

Front 34

3 basic information requirements for a product database are

Back 34

stock numbers.

product descriptions

inventory levels.

Front 35

What are 3 main factors in web site optimization?

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page content

page generation

page delivery

Front 36

The cost of hardware, software, and telecommunications services needed to build a Web site have ________ over the last decade

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decreased dramatically

Front 37

Which of the following types of sites typically needs a high percent of secure pages?

Back 37

trading

Front 38

Accessibility rules do not help to ensure

Back 38

that low-bandwidth users can access your Web site.

Front 39

Name 3 things that can enhance page delivery speed.

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using specialized content delivery networks.

increasing local bandwidth.

using edge caching services.

Front 40

Using prebuilt templates is typically

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one of the most cost-effective choices when building a Web site

Front 41

What are 3 basic business objectives for an e-commerce site?

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execute a transaction

provide production and supplier links

display goods

Front 42

The leading Web server software is:

Back 42

Apache.

Front 43

Most of the time required to maintain an e-commerce site is spent on:

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general administration and making changes and enhancements to the system.

Front 44

The primary way a Web site is able to personalize the content presented to a visitor is through the use of:

Back 44

cookies.

Front 45

What are 3 types of application servers?

Back 45

ad server

proxy server

mail server

Front 46

Which of the following types of sites tends to have high to very high page views (hits)?

Back 46

publishing/subscription

Front 47

The Web server software used ________ how a Web site's Web pages look on users' computers.

Back 47

does not significantly impact

Front 48

Which of the following is the least expensive path to creating a mobile Internet presence?

Back 48

resizing an existing Web site for mobile use

Front 49

Which of the following is an example of dynamic content?

Back 49

blog posts

Front 50

Dynamic page generation makes ______ easier.

Back 50

market segmentation

Front 51

What are 3 simple steps for optimizing Web page content that can reduce response times?

Back 51

avoiding unnecessary links to other pages on the site.

reducing unnecessary HTML comments.

using more efficient graphics.

Front 52

Which of the following is used to process certificates and private/public key information?

Back 52

SSL

Front 53

________ is a programming language invented by Netscape used to control the objects on an HTML page and handle interactions with the browser.

Back 53

JavaScript

Front 54

Which of the following is the final stage suggested for a six-phase plan to develop an e-commerce presence?

Back 54

mobile plan

Front 55

Which of the following types of servers monitors and controls access to a main Web server and implements firewall protection?

Back 55

proxy server

Front 56

A "native" app is

Back 56

one designed to specifically operate using a mobile device's hardware and operating system.

Front 57

What are the two most important management challenges in building a successful e-commerce presence?

Back 57

developing a clear understanding of business objectives and knowing how to choose the right technology to achieve those objectives

Front 58

What are 3 important factors in Web site optimization?

Back 58

buying search engine ads.

identifying market niches for your services or products.

selecting keywords and page titles.

Front 59

The systems development life cycle methodology is useful when

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creating an e-commerce Web site.

Front 60

Name 3 web site design features that annoy customers.

Back 60

splash pages

slow-loading pages

pop-under ads

Front 61

What are 3 examples of the four kinds of e-commerce presence?

Back 61

email list

Twitter Feed

print ad that refers to a Web site

Front 62

What are 3 activities typically associated with a social media e-commerce presence?

Back 62

conversation

advice

sharing

Front 63

Which of the following helps you understand the marketing effectiveness of your e-commerce site?

Back 63

site tracking and reporting system

Front 64

Advantages of dynamic page generation include all of the following:

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market segmentation.

nearly cost-free price discrimination

lowered menu costs.

Front 65

Mobile Web apps are typically built using

Back 65

HTML5 and Java.

Front 66

Prior to the development of e-commerce, Web sites primarily delivered

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static content.

Front 67

In a two-tier architecture,

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a Web server is linked to one middle-tier layer that typically includes a series of application servers, as well as to another back-end layer.

Front 68

What are 3 main factors in determining overall demand for an e-commerce site?

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number of items in inventory

type of content

user profiles

Front 69

What are 3 basic functionalities provided by e-commerce merchant server software?

Back 69

credit card processing.

a product catalog.

a shopping cart.

Front 70

Which system functionality must your Web site have in order to be able to personalize or customize a product for a client?

Back 70

customer on-site tracking

Front 71

What are 3 basic functionalities provided by Web servers?

Back 71

security services.

data capture tools.

site management tools.

Front 72

The Conficker worm targeted:

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Microsoft operating systems.

Front 73

Credit cards are not

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the dominant form of online payment throughout the world.

Front 74

A ________ is hardware or software that acts as a filter to prevent unwanted packets from entering a network.

Back 74

firewall

Front 75

The Data Encryption Standard uses a(n) ________-bit key.

Back 75

56

Front 76

All of the following are features of cash except:

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It provides float.

Front 77

Software that is used to obtain private user information such as a user's keystrokes or copies of e-mail is referred to as:

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spyware.

Front 78

According to the Computer Security Institute's 2011 Computer Crime and Security Survey, which of the following was the most commonly reported type of attack?

Back 78

malware infection

Front 79

Which dimension(s) of security is spoofing a threat to?

Back 79

integrity and authenticity

Front 80

To allow lower-level employees access to the corporate network while preventing them from accessing private human resources documents, you would use:

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an authorization management system

Front 81

None of the following payment systems offers immediate monetary value except:

Back 81

stored value/debit card.

Front 82

What is the last step in developing an e-commerce security plan?

Back 82

Perform a security audit.

Front 83

Which of the following is not a key point of vulnerability when dealing with e-commerce?

Back 83

the credit card companies

Front 84

TLS does not

Back 84

guarantee server-side authentication.

Front 85

All of the following are examples of stored value payment systems except:

Back 85

credit cards

Front 86

________ refers to the ability to identify the person or entity with whom you are dealing on the Internet.

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Authenticity

Front 87

Which of the following dimensions of e-commerce security is not provided for by encryption?

Back 87

availability

Front 88

P2P payment systems are a variation on what type of payment system?

Back 88

stored value payment system

Front 89

The United States federal government has historically

Back 89

not been in favor of the development and export of strong encryption systems.

Front 90

Typically, the more security measures added to a Web site, the slower and more difficult it becomes to use.

Back 90

True

Front 91

________ refers to the ability to ensure that messages and data are only available to those authorized to view them.

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Confidentiality

Front 92

Drive-by downloads are now the most common method of infecting computers.

Back 92

True

Front 93

Which of the following is an example of an integrity violation of e-commerce security?

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An unauthorized person intercepts an online communication and changes its contents.

Front 94

Which of the following is the primary federal statute used to combat computer crime?

Back 94

Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

Front 95

All of the following are factors in contributing to the increase in cybercrime except:

Back 95

the Internet's similarity to telephone networks

Front 96

All of the following are limitations of the existing online credit card payment system except:

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cost to consumers.

Front 97

A worm does not need to be activated by a user in order for it to replicate itself.

Back 97

True

Front 98

Symmetric key encryption is also known as:

Back 98

secret key encryption.

Front 99

All of the following were computer crimes committed in 2011-2012 except:

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Melissa worm spreads through Microsoft Word templates.

Front 100

Malware that comes with a downloaded file that a user requests is called a:

Back 100

drive-by download.

Front 101

All of the following statements about debit cards are true except:

Back 101

Debit cards enable consumers to make purchases even if they do not have sufficient funds at the time of purchase.

Front 102

An example of a privacy violation of e-commerce security is:

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your online purchasing history being sold to other merchants without your consent.

Front 103

All of the following statements about public key encryption are true except:

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Public key encryption ensures authentication of the sender.

Front 104

All of the following are methods of securing channels of communication except:

Back 104

FTP

Front 105

Linden Dollars, created for use in Second Life, are an example of:

Back 105

virtual currency

Front 106

Smishing attacks exploit SMS messages.

Back 106

True

Front 107

The overall rate of online credit card fraud is ________ percent of all online card transactions.

Back 107

less than 1

Front 108

Which of the following is not an example of an access control?

Back 108

digital signatures

Front 109

Phishing attacks rely on browser parasites.

Back 109

confidentiality.

Front 110

In order to accept payments by credit card, online merchants typically must have a merchant account established with a bank or financial institution.

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True.