IFSM 370 Quiz 1 - The major milestone that advanced the telecommunications

University of Maryland IFSM 370 Module 1 IFSM 370 Quiz 1
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Question 1
The major milestone that advanced the telecommunications industry was the invention of the
          a)     telephone

         b)     television

         c)     telegraph

         d)     transistor

Question 2
Which invention enhanced our ability to communicate by allowing messages to be transmitted over long distances?
         a)     television

         b)     transistor

          c)     telegraph

         d)     telephone

Question 3
The purpose of the __________ was to let anyone entering the communications business be able to compete in any communications market.
         a)     Communications Act of 1934

          b)     Telecommunications Act of 1996

         c)     Cable Communications Act of 1984

         d)     Title 47 of the United States Code

Question 4
The __________ was established for the purpose of regulating interstate and foreign commerce in communication.
         a)     Title 47 of the United States Code

         b)     Telecommunications Act of 1996

          c)     Communications Act of 1934

         d)      Cable Communications Act of 1984

Question 5
Match each organization to the corresponding scenario. Place the letter that corresponds to the organization next to the correct scenario below. (4 points)
     __4__    (2)    CERT
     __3__        NCSD
     __2__    (4)    SANS
     __1__        (ISC)2
        1.    Nora aspires to a career in information security. She believes that having a fundamental understanding of the CBK, as defined by the CISSP certification, will give her a competitive edge. Which organization provides this certification?
2.    John, in his role as a systems administrator, is looking for weekly information on security news. Which organization would provide this?
3.    Sheila is looking forward to joining the division within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that is responsible for improving the nation's defenses against cyber attacks.
4.    You are an information security manager. Which organization would you hire to provide training to company employees on insider threats, computer forensics, and industry trends in the field of cybersecurity?

Question 6
The goal of the __________ was to provide an open standard for interoperability between communication devices and applications.
         a)     TCP/IP

          b)     OSI model

         c)     WAN

         d)     LAN

Question 7
A __________ is a group of computers and other devices located in close proximity to each other and connected by a common medium.
         a)     WAN

         b)     TCP/IP

         c)     OSI model

          d)     LAN