MIS 180 Questions With All Correct &
Verified Answers
Local Area Network (LAN) Correct answer-Connects a group of computers in close proximity, such
as in an office building, school, or home
Wide Area Network (WAN) Correct answer-Spans a large geographic area such as a state, province,
or country
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) Correct answer-A large computer network usually spanning a
city
National Service Providers (NSPs) Correct answer-Private companies that own and maintain the
worldwide backbone that supports the Internet
Network Access Points (NAPs) Correct answer-Traffic exchange points in the routing hierarchy of
the Internet that connect NSPs
Regional Service Providers (RSPs) Correct answer-Offer Internet service by connecting to NSPs, but
they also can connect directly to each other
Bandwidth Correct answer-The maximum amount of data that can pass from one point to another
in a unit of time
Bit Correct answer-(short for binary digit) is the smallest element of data and has a value of either
0 or 1
Bit Rate (or data rate) Correct answer-the number of bits transferred or received per unit of time
Modem Correct answer-a device that enables a computer to transmit and receive data
Broadband Correct answer-A high-speed Internet connection that is always connected
Digital Subscriber Line Correct answer-allows high-speed digital data transmission over standard
telephone lines
Internet Cable Connection Correct answer-provide Internet access using a cable television
company's infrastructure and a special cable modem
T1 Lines Correct answer-a type of data connection able to transmit a digital signal at 1.544 Mpbs .
(Businesses use these connections)
Protocol Correct answer-A standard that specifies the format of data as well as the rules to be
followed during transmission
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Correct answer-Provides the technical
foundation for the public Internet as well as for large numbers of private networks
Domain Name System Correct answer-Converts IP addresses into domains
, Network Convergence Correct answer-The efficient coexistence of telephone, video, and data
communication within a single network, offering convenience and flexibility not possible with
separate infrastructures
Unified Communication (UC) Correct answer-The integration of communication channels into a
single service
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Correct answer-A computer network that relies on the computing power and
bandwidth of the participants in the network rather than a centralized server
Voice over IP (VoIP) Correct answer-Uses IP technology to transmit telephone calls
Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) Correct answer-Distributes digital video content using IP across the
Internet and private IP networks
Intranet Correct answer-a restricted network that relies on Internet technologies to provide an
Internet-like environment within the company for information sharing, communications,
collaboration, web publishing, and the support of business processes. (Internet inside of one office)
Extranet Correct answer-an extension of an intranet that is available only to authorized outsiders,
such as customers, partners, and suppliers
Virtual Private Network Correct answer-Companies can establish direct private network links
among themselves or create private, secure Internet access, in effect a "private tunnel" within the
Internet called _________ __________ _________ (VPN).
SSL Certificate Correct answer-An electronic document that confirms the identity of a website or
server and verifies that a public key belongs to a trustworthy individual or company
Secure Hypertext Transfer Protocol (SHTTP or HTTPS) Correct answer-A combination of HTTP and
SSL to provide encryption and secure identification of an Internet server
Digital Divide Correct answer-A worldwide gap giving advantage to those with access to technology
Personal Area Network (PAN) Correct answer-Provides communication over a short distance that is
intended for use with devices that are owned and operated by a single user
Bluetooth Correct answer-Wireless PAN technology that transmits signals over short distances
between cell phones, computers, and other devices
Wireless LAN (WLAN) Correct answer-A local area network that uses radio signals to transmit and
receive data over distances of a few hundred feet
Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Correct answer-A means by which portable devices can connect wirelessly
to a local area network, using access points that send and receive data via radio waves
Wireless MAN (WMAN) Correct answer-A metropolitan area network that uses radio signals to
transmit and receive data
Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) Correct answer-A communications
technology aimed at providing high-speed wireless data over metropolitan area networks
Verified Answers
Local Area Network (LAN) Correct answer-Connects a group of computers in close proximity, such
as in an office building, school, or home
Wide Area Network (WAN) Correct answer-Spans a large geographic area such as a state, province,
or country
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) Correct answer-A large computer network usually spanning a
city
National Service Providers (NSPs) Correct answer-Private companies that own and maintain the
worldwide backbone that supports the Internet
Network Access Points (NAPs) Correct answer-Traffic exchange points in the routing hierarchy of
the Internet that connect NSPs
Regional Service Providers (RSPs) Correct answer-Offer Internet service by connecting to NSPs, but
they also can connect directly to each other
Bandwidth Correct answer-The maximum amount of data that can pass from one point to another
in a unit of time
Bit Correct answer-(short for binary digit) is the smallest element of data and has a value of either
0 or 1
Bit Rate (or data rate) Correct answer-the number of bits transferred or received per unit of time
Modem Correct answer-a device that enables a computer to transmit and receive data
Broadband Correct answer-A high-speed Internet connection that is always connected
Digital Subscriber Line Correct answer-allows high-speed digital data transmission over standard
telephone lines
Internet Cable Connection Correct answer-provide Internet access using a cable television
company's infrastructure and a special cable modem
T1 Lines Correct answer-a type of data connection able to transmit a digital signal at 1.544 Mpbs .
(Businesses use these connections)
Protocol Correct answer-A standard that specifies the format of data as well as the rules to be
followed during transmission
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Correct answer-Provides the technical
foundation for the public Internet as well as for large numbers of private networks
Domain Name System Correct answer-Converts IP addresses into domains
, Network Convergence Correct answer-The efficient coexistence of telephone, video, and data
communication within a single network, offering convenience and flexibility not possible with
separate infrastructures
Unified Communication (UC) Correct answer-The integration of communication channels into a
single service
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Correct answer-A computer network that relies on the computing power and
bandwidth of the participants in the network rather than a centralized server
Voice over IP (VoIP) Correct answer-Uses IP technology to transmit telephone calls
Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) Correct answer-Distributes digital video content using IP across the
Internet and private IP networks
Intranet Correct answer-a restricted network that relies on Internet technologies to provide an
Internet-like environment within the company for information sharing, communications,
collaboration, web publishing, and the support of business processes. (Internet inside of one office)
Extranet Correct answer-an extension of an intranet that is available only to authorized outsiders,
such as customers, partners, and suppliers
Virtual Private Network Correct answer-Companies can establish direct private network links
among themselves or create private, secure Internet access, in effect a "private tunnel" within the
Internet called _________ __________ _________ (VPN).
SSL Certificate Correct answer-An electronic document that confirms the identity of a website or
server and verifies that a public key belongs to a trustworthy individual or company
Secure Hypertext Transfer Protocol (SHTTP or HTTPS) Correct answer-A combination of HTTP and
SSL to provide encryption and secure identification of an Internet server
Digital Divide Correct answer-A worldwide gap giving advantage to those with access to technology
Personal Area Network (PAN) Correct answer-Provides communication over a short distance that is
intended for use with devices that are owned and operated by a single user
Bluetooth Correct answer-Wireless PAN technology that transmits signals over short distances
between cell phones, computers, and other devices
Wireless LAN (WLAN) Correct answer-A local area network that uses radio signals to transmit and
receive data over distances of a few hundred feet
Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Correct answer-A means by which portable devices can connect wirelessly
to a local area network, using access points that send and receive data via radio waves
Wireless MAN (WMAN) Correct answer-A metropolitan area network that uses radio signals to
transmit and receive data
Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) Correct answer-A communications
technology aimed at providing high-speed wireless data over metropolitan area networks
