Mobile technologies: GSM, CDMA, mobile IP, wireless networks, GPRS and basics of cloud computing and IoT (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS). - One Line Questions

1. Which generation of mobile technology introduced widespread mobile internet access and data services like GPRS? 2G
2. What is the main difference between 2G and 3G technologies? 3G supports higher data transfer rates and multimedia services
3. What is a 'smart device' in the context of IoT? A device with embedded sensors, software, and connectivity to exchange data
4. An example of SaaS is: Microsoft Office 365
5. Which wireless networking standard is commonly used for metropolitan area networks (MANs) and offers higher bandwidth over longer distances than Wi-Fi? WiMAX (IEEE 802.16)
6. Which technology uses a Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) approach for channel sharing in mobile networks? GSM
7. CDMA stands for: Code Division Multiple Access
8. What is the 'Internet of Things' (IoT) primarily concerned with? Enabling everyday physical objects to connect to the internet and collect/exchange data
9. The ability of a cloud service to automatically increase or decrease its capacity based on demand is known as: Elasticity
10. Which of the following is a characteristic of 'wireless networks' that differentiates them from wired networks? Use of radio frequency or infrared signals
11. A key characteristic of CDMA technology is its ability to allow multiple users to share the same frequency channel simultaneously by using unique codes. This is known as: Spread Spectrum
12. What does GPRS stand for? General Packet Radio Service
13. What does GSM stand for in mobile communication? Global System for Mobile Communications
14. What is the main difference between GSM and CDMA in terms of channel access? GSM uses Time Division Multiple Access, while CDMA uses Code Division Multiple Access.
15. GPRS is an evolution of GSM that provides packet-switched data services. What is a key advantage of GPRS over earlier circuit-switched data services? Always-on connectivity and more efficient use of network resources
16. Which of the following is a characteristic of 'wireless networks' that distinguishes them from wired networks? Mobility and flexibility for users
17. Which cloud computing service model provides access to operating systems, development tools, and business analytics tools over the internet? PaaS
18. Wi-Fi is a common type of wireless network technology. What IEEE standard primarily governs Wi-Fi? IEEE 802.11
19. What is the primary benefit of cloud computing for businesses? Reduced operational costs and enhanced scalability
20. In the context of mobile communication, what does CDMA achieve by spreading the signal over a wide frequency band? Improved resistance to jamming and interference
21. What does IoT stand for? Internet of Things
22. What is the main advantage of using Mobile IP over traditional IP addressing for mobile devices? It allows mobile devices to maintain their IP address and connectivity while moving between networks.
23. Which of the following is a potential challenge for IoT? Security and privacy concerns
24. In cloud computing, what is the primary responsibility of the customer in an IaaS model? Managing the operating system, middleware, and applications.
25. An example of IaaS is: Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines
26. What does the 'M' in GPRS stand for? Mobile
27. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cloud computing? Limited resource pooling
28. Which cloud computing model is often described as 'pay-as-you-go'? Public cloud (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
29. What is a key feature of SaaS that allows users to access applications from any device with an internet connection? Web-based access
30. In the context of IoT, what does 'edge computing' primarily involve? Performing computation and data storage closer to the data source (IoT devices).
31. Which type of cloud deployment is a combination of on-premises infrastructure and public cloud services? Hybrid Cloud
32. What is the term for the process by which a mobile device communicates with the network when it moves from one cell to another while maintaining the connection? Handoff
33. Which of the following is a characteristic of wireless networks? Uses radio waves or infrared signals for communication
34. Which cloud computing service model provides a platform for developing, running, and managing applications without the complexity of managing the underlying infrastructure? PaaS
35. Which cloud computing service model offers the most control over the underlying infrastructure, such as servers, storage, and networking? IaaS
36. An example of PaaS is: Heroku
37. Which of the following is a common application of IoT? Smart home automation
38. In the context of cloud computing, what does SaaS stand for? Software as a Service
39. In the context of cloud computing, what does 'scalability' refer to? The ability to adjust resources (like computing power or storage) up or down as needed
40. What is 'handoff' or 'handover' in cellular networks? The seamless transfer of a mobile call or data session from one cell to another
41. What is a key characteristic of IoT devices? They are designed to connect and exchange data with other devices and systems
42. In Mobile IP, what is the role of the 'foreign agent'? To receive tunneled packets from the home agent and deliver them to the mobile node
43. What is the purpose of a 'router' in a wireless network? To connect the wireless network to a wired network (like the internet)
44. In Mobile IP, what is the role of the 'home agent'? To intercept packets destined for the mobile node and tunnel them to its current location
45. Mobile IP is a networking protocol that allows mobile nodes to roam across different IP networks while maintaining their original IP address. What is the primary goal of Mobile IP? To ensure seamless connectivity and session continuity
46. What is the primary purpose of using unique codes in CDMA technology? To allow multiple users to share the same frequency channel without interfering with each other.
47. In GSM, what is the primary function of the Base Station Subsystem (BSS)? To handle radio transmission and reception within a cell
48. In IoT, what is a 'gateway' typically used for? To connect IoT devices to the internet or another network, often performing protocol translation
49. What is the primary function of a 'cell' in a cellular mobile network? To represent a geographical area covered by a base station
50. Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard used for exchanging data over short distances. What is the typical range of a Bluetooth connection? Up to 10 meters