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Certified Internal Auditor - Part 3, Business Analysis and Information Technology Questions 551–555 (page: 112)

Updated On: 10-Feb-2026

If a system does not have a mainframe computer or a file server but does processing within a series of personal computers, the network is a(n):

  1. Offline processing system.
  2. Expert system.
  3. Direct access system.
  4. Peer-to-peer system.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

A local area network is a user-controlled network that operates without the assistance of a common carrier. It can have several personal computers attached to a host computer, can be linked as part of several LANs that may or may not communicate with a host computer, or can be connected together but not connected to a host computer stand alone). A peer-to-peer network operates without a mainframe or file server.



Which of the following is considered to be a server in a local area network LAN)?

  1. The cabling that physically interconnects the nodes of the LAN.
  2. A device that stores program and data files for users of the LAN.
  3. A device that connects the LAN to other networks.
  4. A workstation that is dedicated to a single user on the LAN.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

A file server is a computer in a network that operates as a librarian. It stores programs and data files for users of the LAN and manages access to them.



A type of network that is used to support interconnections within a building is known as a:

  1. Local area network.
  2. Wide area network.
  3. Metropolitan area network.
  4. Value-added network.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

A communications network consists of one or more computers and their peripheral equipment linked together. Local-area networks LANs) link together hardware and other equipment within a limited area, such as a building, so that users can share data and hardware devices.



An electronic meeting conducted between several parties at remote sites is referred to as:

  1. Teleprocessing.
  2. Interactive processing.
  3. Telecommuting.
  4. Teleconferencing.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Conducting an electronic meeting among several parties at remote sites is teleconferencing. It can be accomplished by telephone or electronic mail group communication software. Videoconferencing permits the conferees to see each other on video screens. The practice has grown in recent years as companies have attempted to cut their travel costs.



Which of the following statements about voice communications is true?

  1. Modern voice recognition input devices have large vocabularies and short training periods.
  2. A voice output device converts speech into digital data.
  3. Cell phones and PCS services use the same frequency radio waves.
  4. Pagers can alert users to the receipt of messages but cannot transmit text.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Voice recognition input devices provide an alternative to keyboard input. These systems compare the speaker's voice patterns with prerecorded patterns. Advanced systems now have large vocabularies and shorter training periods. They allow for dictation and are not limited to simple commands.



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