Chapter Eleven: Information Systems

whats true about Cloud computing in todays business environment

70% of global businesses backup some portions of their data using a cloud service provider In the United States, 96% of all organizations use the Cloud in one form or another 93% of small businesses backup some portion of their data using a Cloud provider

Offers a broad set of global Cloud based products including compute, storage, databases, analytics, networking, mobile, developer tools, management tools, Iot, security, and enterprise solutions

Amazon Web Services

True statements about Content Delivery Networks (CDN).

CDN's provide more efficient delivery of internet and web content because the closer the CDN server is the user geographically, the faster the content will be delivered poPs include various caching servers that assist in delivering content to website visitors within its operational proximity CDN's are geographically distributed network server groups that work together to deliver web pages and other web content to users

Also referred to as Cloud security, ________ services security includes policies, procedures, controls, and hardware that work together to ensure cloud-based systems are secure

Cloud

A computing model where processing, storage, software, applications, and variety of services are provided over a network, mainly access via the Internet is called_______

Cloud Computing

Enables organizations to communicate and share data/information more efficiently. Collaboration is facilitated because multiple users can share and work on files at the same time

Collaboration

Geographically distributed network server groups that work together to deliver more efficient delivery of Internet and Web content are called______ Delivery Networks

Content

Reduces expenditures on IT infrastructure and hard disk space.

Cost Savings

Makes data backup and recovery easier because critical data are stored offsite and in multiple locations.

Disaster Recovery

Cloud services security policies vary by Cloud provider, so its important to research policies before signing level agreement. Some important questions to ask a vendor about Cloud Services security include which of the following?

Does the vendor have any specific security certifications? What type of disaster plans are in place? Does the vendor go through regular security audits?

Allows for the access of data, files, and programs when you are off-site or at home via web-enabled devices.

Flexibility

Offers a suite of modular Cloud computing services including data storage, data analytics, computing, and machine learning, Google also offers serverless computing, Iaas, and PaaS.

Google Cloud

correct statements about infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

IaaS is an instant computing infrastructure composed of processing, data, storage, and a variety of other computing resources provided by a cloud IaaS helps organization avoid the cost of acquiring and managing their own physical servers and datacenter architecture

Offers a range of flexible Cloud infrastructure services including Cloud servers, cloud block storage, private cloud network, cloud firewall, and fully managed Cloud

Kamatera Performance Cloud

which of the following are examples of Software as a Service (Saas)?

Microsoft Office 365 Google apps Smartsheet

which of the following services are often provided by Platform as a Service (PaaS) vendors.

Multi-language program development Hosting of hardware and software Provide mobile software development kits that assist in app development

Offers cloud solutions for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Salesforce

A collaboration hub that aims to replace email and make communication seamless, _______ is composed of channels where teams and members of the organization can communicate

Slack

a collaboration hub that aims to replace email and make communication seamless. this software is composed of channels where teams and members of the organization can communicate.

Slack

collaboration software is designed to enhance the productivity of teams, groups, and organizations. correct statements about collaboration software

allows for the creation of a dedicated workplace where users can add data and workflows many of today's collaboration software programs are cloud-based, removing the need to users to have specific software download on a device dedicated workplaces are viewable and editable by users regardless of their physical location

people from across the organization, regardless of their physical location, can share content in real-time including documents, spreadsheets, videos, and messages

better communication

Using collaboration software people from across the organization, regardless of their physical location, people can share content in real-time including documents, spreadsheets, videos, and messages. this leads to better_____, which is one of the benefits of using collaboration software

collaboration

designed to enhance the productivity of teams, groups, and organizations. ________ software allows for the creation of dedicated workplace where users can add data and workflows.

collaboration

Cloud infrastructure for exclusive use by a specific community of consumers from organizations that have shared concerns

community cloud

there are many benefits of Cloud computing. one benefit of cloud computing is____ that allows for the access of data, files, and programs when you are off-site or at home via web-enabled devices

flexibility

the Cloud infrastructure is composition of two or more distinct cloud infrastructures that remain unique entities but are bound together by standardized or proprietary technology

hybrid cloud

engaging remote employees can be a challenge. collaboration software helps to create engagement by allowing remote and organization-based employees the ability to exchange and interact

improved engagement

Web servers are a set of software technologies that are able to exchange information with each other using standardized web communication protocols and languages. one of the technologies on which web services are based is XML. XML stands for extensible_______ language

markup

Which of the following services are often provided by Platform as a Service (PaaS) vendors.

multi-language program development provide mobile software development kits that assist in app development hosting of hardware and software

According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) which of the following are characteristics of Cloud computing?

one-demand self service broad network access resource pooling

A Cloud-based computing model where Cloud service providers offer hardware and software tools need for application/software development via the internet is called________ as a service. These vendors host the hardware and software needed for development on their own infrastructure that removes the need for developers to install this on their own devices

platform

cloud infrastructure is provisioned for exclusive use by single organization comprising multiple consumers

private cloud

collaboration software allows project leads the ability to create the plan and schedule and share this with all members of the team

project management capabilities

According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) there are four Cloud computing deployment models. _______Cloud is a Cloud deployment model where Cloud infrastructure is provisioned for exclusive use by a single organization comprising multiple consumers. It may be owned, managed, and operated by the organization, a third party, or some combination of them, and may exist on or off premises.

public

the cloud infrastructure is provisioned for open use by the general public. it may be owned, managed, and operated by a business, academic, or government organization, or some combination of them

public cloud

Cloud service providers do their best to implement the best security measures the can. these security measures often align with security and governmental standards

security

A Cloud-based service offered by vendors and hosted on a vendors cloud that allows users to access a software application using a web browser and internet connection is referred to as Software as a ________

service

An online project management software solution. this software focuses on the collaborative aspects of project management. you can create web forms and sheets

smartsheet

there are a number of cloud service vendors that provide a variety of Cloud services. generally, Cloud computing services are classified in three ways; Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and ________

software as a Service (SaaS)

scheduling activities can easily be added and updated in the software. remote team members are actively engaged in workflow, duties, and processes due to the real-time nature of the software

streamlined workflow

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are commonly used by organizations to securely send communications.

used to organizations whose employees need to access to company network remotely A VPN creates a secure connection between two computers A VPN software authenticates the users and establishes a secure connection

also known as vendor lock-in, vendor agreements make switching between cloud services somewhat difficult. a vendor agreement is a signed contract with the cloud service provider

vendor agreements

A type of network that creates a secure connection between two computers is a________ private network that allows for encrypted communications using the Internet for data transmission and communication

virtual

The type of network that creates a secure connection between two computers is a ______ private network that allows for encrypted communication using the internet for data transmission and communication

virtual

Which of the following are correct statements about web services?

web services are a set of software technologies that are able to exchange information with each other using standardized web communication protocols and languages web services can be used to create apps that link different organizations and to build open standard based web applications web services allow for the exchange of information between two systems and are not tied to any one operating system or programming language

a computing model where processing, storage, software, applications, and a variety of services are provided over a network, mainly access via the internet is called____

cloud computing

There are many benefits of Cloud computing. one of the benefits is_____ that enables organizations to communicate and share data/information more efficiently and is facilitated because multiple users can share and work on files at the same time

collaboration

Geographically distributed network server groups that work together to deliver more efficient delivery of Internet and Web content are called________ Delivery Networks

content

Large and small businesses find they can ___ their reliance on internal IT infrastructure and reduce cost by utilizing Cloud-based technologies.

decrease

Cloud services are subject to planned and unplanned downtime. Downtime can occur because of maintenance, system/mechanical failure, natural disasters, and outside intrusions/attacks

downtime

while there are many benefits of Cloud computing, there are also some disadvantages. one of the disadvantages is______. this can occur because of maintenance, system/mechanical failure, natural disasters, and outside intrusions/attacks

downtime

An instant computing infrastructure composed of processing, data storage, and a variety of other computing resources provided by a Cloud vendor to assist in running an organization's information systems is referred to as _ as a service

infrastructure

Cloud infrastructure is owned, managed, controlled, and monitored by the Cloud service provider. this means the customer often has little control over cloud service processes and procedures

limited control

A Cloud-based computing model where Cloud service providers offer hardware and software tools need for applications/software development via the Internet is called______ as a Service. These vendors host the hardware and software needed for development on their own infrastructure that removes the need for developers to install this on their own devices

platform

a collaboration tool that organizes projects into boards. this creates a visual representation of what's being worked on, who's doing work, and where something is in a process

trello