Unit 3: The Internet - Lesson 6

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• Blockchain is a centralized ledger system used primarily for managing personal data.

• AI can be used in healthcare to assist with diagnosing medical conditions and analyzing patient data.

• IoT devices can collect and transmit data without human intervention, making them valuable for various applications, including smart homes and industrial automation.

• Blockchain technology is inherently transparent, and all transactions are visible to anyone with access.

In which scenario does parallel computing typically outperform sequential computing?

• When the task involves processing a series of instructions one after the other.

• When there is a need for real-time data analysis with low latency.

• When the computational task can be divided into subtasks that can be executed simultaneously.

• When energy efficiency and low power consumption are the primary concerns.

Which technology is most closely associated with concerns about the environmental impact of its operations, particularly in the context of energy consumption?

• Internet of Things (IoT)

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Blockchain

• All three technologies share similar concerns about environmental impact.

What is the speedup of all three process in a parallel system?

• 80/50

• 5/80

• 50/5

• 80/25

How has the Internet influenced data processing and storage in modern computing?

• It has made data processing exclusively centralized and dependent on mainframes.

• It has enabled distributed and parallel computing, allowing for faster data processing.

• It has eliminated the need for data storage by relying on real-time processing.

• It has restricted data processing to single-core computers for security reasons.

In the IPv4 address format, how many bits are used to represent an IP address?

• 8 bits

• 16 bits

• 32 bits

• 64 bits

How do socioeconomic disparities affect the digital divide?

• They have no impact on digital access and skills.

• They often result in limited access to technology and internet resources.

• They primarily impact individuals in urban areas.

• They only affect educational institutions.

Which of the following represents the “ideal” connection?

• Low Latency, Low Bandwidth

• Low Latency, High Bandwidth

• High Latency, High Bandwidth

• High Latency, Low Bandwidth

How does blockchain technology contribute to the security of digital transactions?

• By providing advanced encryption techniques

• By eliminating the need for digital signatures

• By relying solely on traditional password protection

• By decentralizing control and creating an immutable ledger

How does the Internet enable data processing and storage across geographically dispersed data centers in cloud computing?

• By restricting data centers to a single location for maximum processing.

• By utilizing a centralized data storage model.

• By providing high-speed, long-distance data transfer capabilities.

• By relying on physical storage media for data distribution.