While Deciding the Type of Information-Sharing Technology That a Company

question 89

Multiple Choice

While deciding the type of information-sharing technology that a company will be using for its global network, the company's information system manager should keep in mind that:

• A)the company's objectives do not affect the network architecture.
• B)standardized software and hardware are not always feasible.
• C)with asynchronous transmission, parties have to be connected at the same time.
• D)half-duplex transmission is ideal when response time is a critical factor.

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Definitions:

Surface Area

The measure of the total area that the surface of an object occupies.

Heat Production

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Homeostatic Level

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Energy Expended

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