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Smart Cards in Wireless Services
Table of Contents:
Definition and Overview
1. Smart Card Overview
2. Introduction to Smart Cards in Wireless Communications
3. Enhanced Security Benefits
4. Easing Logistical Issues
5. Providing Value-Added Services
6. Marketing Opportunities
7. Customer Benefits
8. Factors Driving Smart-Card Acceptance
Self-Test
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Self-Test
1. Enhanced security, improved logistics, and new marketing opportunities may be achieved via a centralized intelligent network solution or a smarter handset.
a. true
b. false
2. Which of the following is like a miniature computer with an input and output port, operating system, and hard disk with built-in security features?
a. memory card
b. microprocessor card
3. ______________ smart cards are inserted into a smart-card reader.
a. Contact
b. Contactless
4. ______________ smart cards are passed near a reader with an antenna to carry out a transaction.
a. Contact
b. Contactless
5. The SIM is the primary component of the wireless market paving the way to value-added services.
a. true
b. false
6. Even with value-added PIN security, SIM cards cannot offer the same level of security used by banks for securing off-line payments.
a. true
b. false
7. Managing fraud is made easier with a handset-centric system.
a. true
b. false
8. The activation of new applications can be downloaded to the SIM card over the air.
a. true
b. false
9. Which of the following statements is not true of smart cards?
a. Multiple applications can be stored on a single card.
b. One handset may be used for different interfaces and protocols.
c. Subscribers use voice terminals only.
d. Customers can be billed separately for personal and business calls.
10. Network operators can sell memory space on a smart card to other companies.
a. true
b. false
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