Mobile technologies: GSM, CDMA, mobile IP, wireless networks, GPRS and basics of cloud computing and IoT (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS). - One Line Questions
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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
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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)
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Which technology uses a Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) approach for channel sharing in mobile networks? —
GSM
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CDMA stands for: —
Code Division Multiple Access
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What is the 'Internet of Things' (IoT) primarily concerned with? —
Enabling everyday physical objects to connect to the internet and collect/exchange data
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The ability of a cloud service to automatically increase or decrease its capacity based on demand is known as: —
Elasticity
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Which of the following is a characteristic of 'wireless networks' that differentiates them from wired networks? —
Use of radio frequency or infrared signals
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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
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What does GPRS stand for? —
General Packet Radio Service
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What does GSM stand for in mobile communication? —
Global System for Mobile Communications
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Which of the following is a potential challenge for IoT? —
Security and privacy concerns
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In cloud computing, what is the primary responsibility of the customer in an IaaS model? —
Managing the operating system, middleware, and applications.
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An example of IaaS is: —
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines
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What does the 'M' in GPRS stand for? —
Mobile
27.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cloud computing? —
Limited resource pooling
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Which cloud computing model is often described as 'pay-as-you-go'? —
Public cloud (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
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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).
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Which type of cloud deployment is a combination of on-premises infrastructure and public cloud services? —
Hybrid Cloud
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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
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Which cloud computing service model offers the most control over the underlying infrastructure, such as servers, storage, and networking? —
IaaS
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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
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What is 'handoff' or 'handover' in cellular networks? —
The seamless transfer of a mobile call or data session from one cell to another
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What is a key characteristic of IoT devices? —
They are designed to connect and exchange data with other devices and systems
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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
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What is the purpose of a 'router' in a wireless network? —
To connect the wireless network to a wired network (like the internet)
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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
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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
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In IoT, what is a 'gateway' typically used for? —
To connect IoT devices to the internet or another network, often performing protocol translation
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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