IBM | Introduction to Software, Programming, & Databases[Graded Quizzes]

Which of the following are advantages of using a proxy server?

- A proxy sever can help reduce an organization's bandwidth usage and improve the speed of web requests. - A proxy server can help by-pass certain content restrictions. - A proxy server can help organizations maintain web security, web monitoring, and content filtering when employees are browsing the Internet.

Which of the following are benefits of disabling JavaScript in your Web browser?

-Accelerated browsing speed -Improved Security

Which of the following are common ways of accessing a database?

-Direct / Manual Access -User Interface /Utility Access -Programmatic Access

How do you enable private browsing mode in the Microsoft Edge browser?

-Select the Settings and more button, and then select New InPrivate window. -Press Ctrl + Shift + N

Which of the following are reasons to update your web browsers?

-To improve security -To enhance website compatibility -To take advantage of new browser features

Which of the following concepts is a piece of structed, stand-alone, and reusable code that performs a single specific actions?

A function

What kind of database stores data in a non-tabular form and tends to be more flexible than the traditional database structures?

A non-relational database

Which one of the following only applies to interpreted programming languages?

A smaller program, normally scripted code, that must be created and repeated every time the code is run

Which of the following is a definition of a software license?

A software license specifies who owns the software, outlines copyrights for the software, and specifies the terms and duration of the license.

Which one of thee following is an example of a low-level programming language?

ARM

Week 3 Graded Quiz

Basics of Programming

Which of the following is a type of programming logic with only two values, "true" or "false", and is used in both branching and looping programming logic?

Boolean Expression

What is an example of open source software being used in closed-source, proprietary software?

Chromium open source code is used in combination with closed-source code by web browser Microsoft Edge.

Week 1 Graded Quiz

Computing Platforms & Software Applications

What type of Structured Query Language (SQL) commands can create, modify, and delete data?

Data Manipulation Language (DML)

Week 4 Graded Quiz

Database Fundamentals

What kind of platform includes devices like personal computers and laptops that run operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux?

Desktop

Which of the following file types is a Microsoft Word file saved as?

Document

Week 2 Graded Quiz

Explore Technology Concepts & Application Architecture

TRUE or FALSE ? Compiled programming languages are versatile and can be used across platforms as long as there is the correct interpreter.

FALSE

TRUE or FALSE? A browser extension is an executable piece of software code that gives you added functionality on a specific web page or website.

FALSE

What concept do software developers use to reference a program component such as stored value, method, interface, or class by assigning a custom-named label to it?

Identifier

Which of the following is correct about using a flowchart to organize code?

It is a pictorial representation of an algorithm, showing boxes of various shapes and colors connected by arrows.

Which one of the following is an example of a compiled programming language?

Java

What is a benefit of using a cross-platform application over a single-platform application?

Lower cost of software development, which can happen over a shorter time

How do you uninstall an application in macOS?

Move the file or icon from the Applications folder to the trash can, and then empty the trash can to ensure that the application has been removed.

Which application architecture model consists of multiple tiers, one of which could be reserved purely as a security tier?

N-tier model

What kind of software contains free source code that can be freely copied, modified, and redistributed?

Open Source Software

Which of the following is a relational database?

Oracle

The best way to identify a secure website is to check for 'Connection is secure' by clicking on the ______________________.

Padlock icon next to the URL

What is one of the major benefits of physical backups over logical backups?

Physical backups are simple and fast, and they are a mirror copy that is loaded onto another device.

What are unique, long sequences of numbers that certify that your copy of software is original?

Product Keys

What type of software is made up of the programs and applications that we use everyday to complete daily tasks?

Productivity Software

What type of database stores data in multiple tables linked by common fields?

Relational Database

Which web component is responsible for presenting the requested web pages and content on your browser screen?

Rendering engine

What are the four main components of a relational database?

Schema, Table, Column, and Row

What classification of data is organized into a hierarchy using tags and metadata and is stored in non-relational databases?

Semi-structured Data

__________________ is a software licensing and delivery model in which software and applications are centrally hosted and licensed on a subscription basis.

Software as a Service, or SaaS

TRUE or FALSE? A high-level programming language uses the common English language to make its code more understandable and to increase the speed of coding and debugging programs.

TRUE

What is the working principle behind interfacing with a database?

The application poses a query to the database system with the help SQL. The corresponding result set, or answer, is prepared and given back to the application.

Which phase of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) is when the developers start the coding process after the design document is baselined?

The implementation phase.

In version number 10.8.04, what do the numbers mean?

Version numbers indicate when the software was released, when it was updated, and if any minor changes or fixes were made to the software.

What form of data helps companies monitor competitors, track potential customers, and generate leads?

Web data