Quiz 10

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In contrast to a centralized system, a client/server design separates applications and data.​

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In contrast to a centralized system, a client/server design separates applications and data.​

True
False
True
The advantage of the application logic layer is that a three-tier design enhances overall performance by reducing the data server's workload.​

True
False
True
Even if a user's Internet connection becomes unavailable, the user will still be able to access certain cloud-based services.​

True
False
False
A web-based application encounters all of the connectivity and compatibility problems that typically arise when different hardware environments are involved.​

True
False
False
The cloud computing concept envisions a cloud of remote computers that provide a total online software and data environment that is hosted by third parties.​

True
False
True
A _____ locates all or most of the processing logic on the server.​

batch client
thin client
portal client
topological client
thin client
A main advantage of enterprise resource planning (ERP) is that it describes a _____ that ensures connectivity and easy integration of future systems, including in-house software and commercial packages.​

data frame
hub
bandwidth
platform
platform
The _____ describes how data actually moves from an application on one computer to an application on another networked computer.​

OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model

subscription model

object-oriented database model

five forces mode
OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model
When developing e-business systems, an in-house solution usually requires a _____ for a company that must adapt quickly in a dynamic ecommerce environment.​

greater initial investment and provides less flexibility

greater initial investment but provides more flexibility

smaller initial investment but provides less flexibility

smaller initial investment and provides more flexibility
greater initial investment but provides more flexibility
In addition to centralized data processing, the earliest systems performed all data input and output at a central location, often called a _____.​

data processing center
thin client
portal
web-centric hub
data processing center
When an individual user works in _____, the workstation performs all the functions of a server by storing, accessing, and processing data as well as providing a user interface.​ safe mode stand-alone mode mission-critical mode quirks modestand-alone mode_____ is the amount of data that can be transferred in a fixed time period.​ Dimensionality Resolution Topology BandwidthBandwidthMost companies resolved the problems of stand-alone computing by joining clients into a _____ that allows sharing of data and hardware resources.​ wide area network (WAN) local area network (LAN) desk area network (DAN) storage area network (SAN)local area network (LAN)A form of wireless transmission called _____ is very popular for short-distance wireless communication that does not require high power.​ Wi_MAX multipath design Bluetooth Microsoft VisioBluetoothCompany-wide systems that connect one or more local area networks (LANs) or wide area networks (WANs) are called _____.​ web-centric systems distributed systems legacy systems mission-critical systemsdistributed systemsA(n) _____ provides access for customers, employees, suppliers, and the public.​ thick client mainframe architecture corporate portal application servercorporate portalMany companies are extending internal enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to their suppliers and customers, using a concept called _____.​ ​supply chain management (SCM) behavioral management stand-alone computing cloud computing​supply chain management (SCM)At the center of the network is the _____, which manages the network and acts as a communications conduit for all network traffic.​ scale switch log portalswitchA _____ is relatively inexpensive to install and is well-suited to workgroups and users who are not anchored to a specific desk or location.​ wireless local area network (WLAN) metropolitan area network (MAN) storage area network (SAN) local area network (LAN)wireless local area network (WLAN)_____ translates the logical design of an information system into a physical structure that includes hardware, software, network support, and processing methods.​ Multipath design System architecture Legacy data System file checkerSystem architecture_____ describes the way the components in a network interact.​ Engagement topology Interactive topology Logical topology Physical topologyLogical topology_____ is the measure of a system's ability to expand, change, or downsize easily to meet the changing needs of a business enterprise. Scalability Transparency Interoperability RedundancyScalabilityA system design where the server performs all the processing is described as _____.​ workstation architecture cache architecture dataflow architecture mainframe architecturemainframe architectureMany companies had an installed base of data, called _____, which was difficult to access and transport to a client/server environment.​ qualitative data advanced data legacy data primary datalegacy dataA(n) _____ is a web-based repository of information that anyone can access, contribute to, or modify.​ iOS wiki blog portalwiki