MyLab MIS To complete the problems with MyLab MIS, go to the EOC Discussion Questions in MyLab MIS. Review Questions 7-1 What are the principal components of - List and describe the principal Internet telecommunications networks and key services. networking technologies? - Define and describe VoIP and virtual pri- - Describe the features of a simple network vate networks and explain how they proand the network infrastructure for a large vide value to businesses. company. - List and describe alternative ways of locat- - Name and describe the principal technoloing information on the web. gies and trends that have shaped contempo- - Describe how online search technologies rary telecommunications systems. are used for marketing. 7-2 What are the different types of networks? 7-4 What are the principal technologies - Define an analog and a digital signal. and standards for wireless networking, - Distinguish between a LAN, MAN, and WAN. communication, and Internet access? 7-3 How do the Internet and Internet technology - Define Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, WiMax, and 3G, work, and how do they support communication 4G, and 5G networks. and e-business? - Describe the capabilities of each and for which - Define the Internet, describe how it works, types of applications each is best suited. and explain how it provides business value. - Define RFID, explain how it works, and de- - Explain how the Domain Name System scribe how it provides value to businesses. (DNS) and IP addressing system work. - Define WSNs, explain how they work, and describe the kinds of applications that use them. Discussion Questions 7-5 It has been said that within the next few 77 What are some of the issues to consider in Mylab Mis years, smartphones will become the single_ Mylab mis determining whether the Internet would most important digital device we own. provide your business with a competitive Discuss the implications of this statement. advantage? 7-6 Should all major retailing and manufacturing Mytab Mis companies switch to RFID? Why or why not? Hands-On MIS Projects The projects in this section give you hands-on experience evaluating and selecting communications technology, using spreadsheet software to improve selection of telecommunications services, and using web search engines for business research. Visit MyLab MIS to access this chapter's Hands-On MIS Projects