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5. Write answers to the questions:
1. When might you encounter electronic communications in the business
environment?
2. What are modems used for?
3. What is the function of a multiplexer?
4. Explain the difference between analog and digital signals?
5. What does a microcomputer user need to do in order to communicate
synchronously?
6. What is the main function of a front-end processor?
7. What is meant by the term protocol as it relates to communicating between
two computers?
8. Explain why some people think the biggest disadvantage of microwave
systems is their popularity.
9. Describe the difference between synchronous and asynchronous
transmission modes and how they affect the speed with which data can be
communicated.
9. What is a communications network?
6. Discussion:
Are the computers at your High School (or work) connected to a network? If
so, discuss the following:
What are the characteristics of the network? What advantages does the
network provide in terms of hardware and software support? What types of
computers are connected to the network (microcomputers, minicomputers,
and/or mainframes). Specifically, what software/hardware is allowing the
network to function?
7. Essays:
1. You need to purchase a computer to use at home to perform business-
related task. You want to be able to communicate with the network at work
so that you can use its software and access its data. Include the following in a
written report:
a. A description of the types of tasks you will want to perform at home
b. The name of the computer you would buy (include a detailed description
of the computer, such as the main memory capacity and disk storage
capacity)
c. The communications hardware/software you would need to purchase
d. A cost estimate
5. Write answers to the questions:
1. When might you encounter electronic communications in the business
environment?
2. What are modems used for?
3. What is the function of a multiplexer?
4. Explain the difference between analog and digital signals?
5. What does a microcomputer user need to do in order to communicate
synchronously?
6. What is the main function of a front-end processor?
7. What is meant by the term protocol as it relates to communicating between
two computers?
8. Explain why some people think the biggest disadvantage of microwave
systems is their popularity.
9. Describe the difference between synchronous and asynchronous
transmission modes and how they affect the speed with which data can be
communicated.
9. What is a communications network?
6. Discussion:
Are the computers at your High School (or work) connected to a network? If
so, discuss the following:
What are the characteristics of the network? What advantages does the
network provide in terms of hardware and software support? What types of
computers are connected to the network (microcomputers, minicomputers,
and/or mainframes). Specifically, what software/hardware is allowing the
network to function?
7. Essays:
1. You need to purchase a computer to use at home to perform business-
related task. You want to be able to communicate with the network at work
so that you can use its software and access its data. Include the following in a
written report:
a. A description of the types of tasks you will want to perform at home
b. The name of the computer you would buy (include a detailed description
of the computer, such as the main memory capacity and disk storage
capacity)
c. The communications hardware/software you would need to purchase
d. A cost estimate
