Telecommunications and its Role in Information Systems Quiz

What is the definition of telecommunications?

• A type of software used for communication.

• A method of storing data in a database.

• A hardware device used to connect networks.

• The process of transmitting, receiving, and exchanging information over a distance.

Which of the following is NOT a component of telecommunications?

• Network devices

• Data encryption

• Transmission media

• Communication channels

What does TCP/IP stand for?

• Transmission Communication Protocol/Internet Protocol

• Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

• Telecommunication Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

• Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

Which protocol is used for transferring files between computers?

• FTP

• SMTP

• HTTP

• IMAP

What does bandwidth represent in telecommunications?

• The distance data travels.

• The type of data being transmitted.

• The speed at which data is transmitted.

• The capacity of a telecommunications channel to carry data.

Which mode of communication allows data flow in both directions but only one at a time?

• Half-duplex

• Simplex

• Full-duplex

• Unidirectional

What is the primary function of network devices in telecommunications?

• To store data securely.

• To direct data traffic within a network.

• To encrypt data during transmission.

• To provide internet access.

Which of the following is a characteristic of digital communication?

• Uses continuous signals.

• Represents data as discrete symbols.

• Is less reliable than analog communication.

• Transmits data in a single direction.

What is the role of telecommunications in information systems?

• To manage hardware components.

• To enable efficient exchange and transfer of data.

• To create software applications.

• To facilitate data storage.

Which of the following protocols is used for sending emails?

• HTTP

• SMTP

• FTP

• TCP