Western Mindanao State University

Aurora - External Studies Unit

Midterm Examination

CS 126
Network and Communication

Name: Arce Jane P. Obod Date: March 18, 2020

Course & Year: BSCS-II

Test 1. Multiple Choice.

Directions. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before the number.

1. It is a computer network that uses wireless data connections between network nodes.

a. Wireless network b. mobile network c. client server d. internet

2. A wireless networking protocol that allows devices to communicate without direct cable connections.
a. Intranet b. extranet c. wifi d. Bluetooth

3. It is a program that runs on computers and servers, and allows the computers to communicate over the
network.
a. Local operating system c. hub
b. Network interface card d. network operating system

4. A free classification of information that allows users to collectively classify and find information.
a. Mass participation b. user experience c. folksonomy d. user participation

5. A system in which multiple computers are connected to each other to share information and resources.
a. Mobile network b. computer network c. wide area network d. campus area network

6. A wireless computer network that links two or more devices using wireless communication within a limited
area such as a home, school, computer lab.
a. Local area network c. wireless local area network
b. Metropolitan area network d. wide area network

7. A computer network that interconnects user with computer resources in a geographic area or region larger
than that covered by even a large (LAN) but smaller than the area covered by a (WAN).
a. Campus area network c. wide area network
b. Local area network d. metropolitan area network

8. It is a computer network made up of an interconnection of LAN’s within a limited geographical area.

a. Campus area network c. wide area network
 b. Local area network d. wireless local area network

9. It is a wireless networking technology that allows several network devices to share resources and
communicate directly with each other.
a. Peer network b. family network c. human network d. restaurant
network

10. The process of collecting, storing, managing, and maintaining information in all its form.
a. Document management c. information management
b. Record management d. learning management

11. Data that have been processed so that they are meaningful and have been processed for a purpose.
a. Information b. management c. network plan d. collaboration

12. A process in which a regular activity in a company and all transactions between scheduled back-ups are
recorded so that the files can be restored as completely as possible.
a. Maintaining the network c. backing up data
b. Managing software d. assisting collaboration

13. It is a process of transmitting and sharing ideas, opinions, facts, values from one person to another or one
organization to another.
a. Network b. communication c. messaging d. wireless internet

14. It is used to provide network connectivity in office environments, allowing employees to work anywhere in
the office and remain connected to a network.
a. Wireless messaging services c. collaboration
b. Global positioning system d. wireless internet access point

15. It is a software service used to communicate between two devices on a network.

a. Voice mail b. groupware c. web services d. collaboration

16. A class of computer programs that enables individuals to collaborate on projects with a common goal from
geographically dispersed location through shared internet interface.
a. Voice mail b. groupware c. collaboration d. global positioning system

17. A members of a team that work together that makes cooperation an essential skill in most sectors of the
professional world.
a. Voice mail b. group ware c. collaboration d. global positioning system

18. It refers to communicating instructions necessary to perform specific task to be done.

a. Planning b. organizing c. directing d. controlling

19. It involves formulation of objectives to guide all members of the organization toward the goals to be
achieved.
a. Planning b. organizing c. controlling d. directing

20. A communication system that involves messaging and providing access of related organizational units to
documents or any file.
a. Knowledge management system c. groupware system
b. Messaging system d. teleconferencing system

21. One type of execution system that evolved as an offshoot of artificial intelligence research.
 a. Expert system c. transaction process system
b. b. decision support system d. communication system

22. A collection of related components established to work together to accomplished a common objective
through the input, process and output approach.
a. Information b. system c. data d. management

23. Elements of information system who are qualified personnel to develop and maintain the system. And are
trainable users of the system or operators.
a. Data b. software c. people d. computer equipment

24. It refers to the process of specifying the hardware and software necessary to support the system.
a. Development b. construction of the system c. logical design d. physical design

25. The fundamental unit of data transmitted over the internet.

a. Hub b. packet c. switch d. router

26. In computer networking, it is the set of rules that allow two or more devices to exchange information back
and forth across the network.
a. Protocol b. domain name system c. packet switching d. IP address

27. A simple network device that connects other devices to network and sends packets to all devices connected
to it.
a. Switch b. router c. hub d. server

28. A transmission media or which the data, instructions or information travel.

a. Sending device b. communication channel c. receiving device d. chat rooms

29. A worldwide collection of networks that links millions of businesses, government agencies, educational
institutions and individuals.
a. Email b. blog c. web d. internet

30. A conversation that takes place over the internet using a telephone connected to a computer or mobile
device or telephone adapter.
a. RSS b. web folders c. VoIP d. video conferencing

Test II. Enumeration

1-4.What are the four (4) management functions performed by managers in information processed?
* Planning
* Organizing
* Direct
* Control
5-10.What are the six (6) elements of information system?
*People
*The Communication
* Data
* Software
*Computer equipment
*
11-14.What are the four (4) subcategories of communication system?
* Groupware system
* Knowledge Management system
*Messaging system
* Teleconferencing system
15-20.What are the six (6) types of information system?
* Office Automation system
*Communication System
*Transaction Process System
*Management and Executive Information System
*Decision Support System
*Expert System

Test III. Acronyms

1. DARPA - Defence advanced research projects agency

2. GPS- Global positioning system
3. VoIP - Voice over Internet Protocol
4. IBM - International Business miachines
5. UNESCO - United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural

Test IV. Essay

1. Differentiate data, information and system.

*Data can be any character, number, images, words, text, etc. which can be process by a computer and
must be interpreted, by a human or machine, to derive meaning.
*Information has been process within a context to give it meaning and that has been process also
interpreted data.
*System are formal, sociotechnical, organizational systems designed to collect, process, store, and
distribute information.
2. What careers are available in the I.T field? If you have a choice, what career would you pursue? Why?
*I. T consultant
*Cloud architect
*Computer forensic investigator
*Health IT specialist
*Mobile application developer
I choose I.T consultant because it’s essential for my career success and survival. A consultant can learn
much about many different types of industries and business challenges through their variety of casework.
And as a consulting firms I also invest significant dollars in my knowledge management and training
programs.