Final CIS Intro Flashcards
Four Main types of wireless transmission mediums
Microwave
Satellite
Radio
Infrared
Microwave
Pro - High bandwidth, relatively inexpensive
Con - Line of sight, environmental interference
Satellite
Pro - High bandwidth, large coverage area
Con - Expensive, line of sight, propagation delay, requires encryption for security
Radio
Pro - High bandwidth, pass through walls, inexpensive/easy
Con - creates electrical interference, susceptible to snooping
Infrared
Pro - Low//Medium bandwidth, short distances
Con - Line of sight
Business use of short-range networks
Process transactions on POS terminals using NFC
Business use of medium-range networks
Wireless-Fidelity connection for business use, WiFi on planes and etc.
Business use of long-range networks
Satellite connection for research locations
Business processes supported by ERP
Procurement
Production
Fulfillment
Operational CRM
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