IT Vocab 8

Question 1

A family on standards that deal mostly with how data is transferred between hosts in a local area network (LAN)

Answer 1

IEEE 802 Standards

Question 2

An application architecture model with three separate tiers where an application presents the user interface on a client workstation, data is processed on an application server, and information is retrieved from a database management system on a database server

Answer 2

Three tier

Question 3

A protocol used to receive email; it is deleted from a server after it is downloaded to a client

Answer 3

Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3)

Question 4

A method of delivering applications by installing them in the local network

Answer 4

Network Hosting

Question 5

A method of delivering applications by hosting them in the cloud

Answer 5

Cloud Hosting

Question 6

Security protocols that govern how data in a wireless network is secured by encryption. Examples of these protocols are Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), and WPA2

Answer 6

IEEE 802.11 Encryption Protocols

Question 7

A term associated with cloud hosting; providing users with the application they need to do their day-to-day work through the cloud

Answer 7

Software as a Service (SaaS)

Question 8

The traditional method for delivering applications by installing them on individual desktop computer systems

Answer 8

Local Installation

Question 9

A characteristic of 802.11 protocols that require protocols to transfer data at a specific number of bits per second

Answer 9

Speed

Question 10

A software license, often called a volume license or a site license, that allows the customer to install the software without restriction using the same activation code, typically until a maximum cap is reached

Answer 10

Enterprise License

Question 11

A software license given to home and small business customers that allows them to install the software on a limited number of systems

Answer 11

Personal License

Question 12

An application architecture model where programs run as standalone applications on a single computer

Answer 12

One tier

Question 13

an application architecture model with two separate tiers (a client and a server) where applications store and retrieve data from a central repository

Answer 13

Two tier

Question 14

A person that maintains and expands a company’s network. They install and configure network media, create and manage user accounts, implement firewalls and other network security, manage an organization’s mail system, configure network printers, and maintain Internet connectivity

Answer 14

Network Administrator

Question 15

A feature of radio waves where the signal becomes weaker as the wave travels further from its point of origin. 802.11 standards require that signals are strong enough to cover a specific distance

Answer 15

Attenuation

Question 16

A person that works closely with network administrators to ensure uninterrupted access to the company network. They troubleshoot problems reported to a company’s IT help desk and assist users in resolving network connection problems, such as replacing defective network cables and modifying Wi-Fi settings

Answer 16

Network Technician

Question 17

Software that can be downloaded, installed, and used without paying a licensing fee. The source code can also be downloaded, modified, and compiled and given to others as long as it is not resold for profit

Answer 17

Open Source Software

Question 18

A person that develops and implements an organization’s communication network, including the hardware and software components needed for both physical and wireless connections

Answer 18

Network Architect

Question 19

A characteristic of a radio signal that carries digital information in a wireless network. 802.11 standards specify two frequencies, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

Answer 19

Frequency

Question 20

A family of standards under the 802 standards that deal with how data is transferred between hosts in a wireless network. Popular 802.11 standards are 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac

Answer 20

IEEE 802.11 Standards

Question 21

A concern with using enterprise software in a network with multiple computer platforms and operating systems

Answer 21

Platform Compatibility

Question 22

A feature of the Windows operating system that keeps the operating system up to date

Answer 22

Windows update

Question 23

Software that isn’t owned but requires the purchase of a license to use the software

Answer 23

Proprietary software

Question 24

An application architecture model where application developers add as many tiers as they need to create the most efficient services and processes on a network

Answer 24

n-Tier

Question 25

A protocol used to receive email; is saved on a server even after it is downloaded to a client

Answer 25

Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)

Question 26

Sometimes called SaaS or on-demand software, software that requires a monthly or annual fee to use the software and receive regular updates

Answer 26

Software Subscription