UHD - EIS 3302 - Chapter 3

Which of the following is an issue associated with managing IS infrastructure? A. There is constant high demand for computing resources. B. Cloud computing is an issue. C. The planned obsolescence of computer hardware carries a high price tag for the environment in terms of resources needed. D. The slower pace of IT cycles is an issue.

C. The planned obsolescence of computer hardware carries a high price tag for the environment in terms of resources needed.

Moore's Law states that the number of transistors on a chip will double roughly every __________ years. A. 2 B. 5 C. 3 D. 10

A. 2 Notes: Moore's Law states that the number of transistors on a chip will double roughly every 2 years. Dr. Moore's prediction has been fairly accurate so far

Which of the following is NOT an element of an​ organization's information systems​ infrastructure? A. Business processes B. Hardware C. Storage D. Networking E. System software

A. Business processes

Which of the following is NOT contributing to the challenge organizations face in managing their IT​ infrastructures? A. Increasing availability of talented IT professionals B. Increasing demand for storage C. Evolving hardware and software D. Increasing demand for bandwidth E. Rising energy costs

A. Increasing availability of talented IT professionals

TZA Solutions Corp. is considering opening a new call center in Mumbai, India. Which of the following infrastructure plans should it consider implementing? A. Installing its own generators because of frequent power outages B. Creating its own roads C. Computer sharing for efficient use of existing computers D. Importing all equipment and workers to ensure a smooth transition

A. Installing its own generators because of frequent power outages

Which of the following are the three distinct purposes of organizational data​ storage? A. Operational, backup, and archival B. Operational, predictive, and reflective C. ​Archival, retrospective, and evaluative D. ​Anticipatory, regulatory, and compensatory E. ​Backup, forecasting, and estimation

A. Operational, backup, and archival

An IP address is a __________. A. 16-character English-like name B. 32-bit number C. 16-bit number D. 32-character English-like name

B. 32-bit number

How can green computing be implemented in an organization? A. By replacing energy-draining mainframes with more energy-efficient desktop machines B. By using virtualization to replace hundreds of individual servers with just a few powerful mainframe computers C. By relocating certain divisions to different areas of the world, depending upon their computing power needs D. By taking old computers to the landfill and replacing them with just a few mainframes

B. By using virtualization to replace hundreds of individual servers with just a few powerful mainframe computers

__________ is a page description language for specifying how text, graphics, video, and sound are placed on a Web page. A. TCP/IP B. HTML C. HTTP D. URL

B. HTML

Which of the following cloud computing service structures provides only the basic capabilities of processing, storage, and networking? A. Software as a Service (SaaS) B. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) C. Platform as a Service (PaaS) D. Networking as a Service (NaaS)

B. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Notes: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provides only the basic capabilities of processing, storage, and networking. The customer has the most control over resources. PaaS allows the customer to run its own applications, which are typically designed using tools provided by the service provider. With SaaS, the customer uses only applications provided via a cloud infrastructure. NaaS is not a type of cloud service.

Which of the following cloud computing service models allows the customer to use only applications provided by a cloud​ infrastructure? A. Platform as a service​ (PaaS) B. Software as a service​ (SaaS) C. Applications as a service​ (AaaS) D. Infrastructure as a service​ (IaaS) E. Virtualization as a service​ (VaaS)

B. Software as a service​ (SaaS)

Which of the following describes a protocol? A. The transmission capacity of a computer or communications channel B. The procedures that different computers follow when they transmit and receive data C. The physical pathway used to carry network information D. A set of numbers that identifies all computers or devices on the Internet

B. The procedures that different computers follow when they transmit and receive data

Public clouds __________. A. are internal to an organization B. can be used by anyone on a pay-per-use basis C. do not offer rapid scalability D. provide a high degree of control over data

B. can be used by anyone on a pay-per-use basis

_______ software coordinates the interaction among​ users, application​ software, hardware, and peripheral devices. A. Application system B. ​E-commerce system C. Operating system D. Database management system E. HTML

C. Operating system

Because the demands for computing resources may vary widely over​ time, organizations must cope with​ ________. A. planned obsolescence B. bandwidth growth C. demand fluctuations D. rising energy costs E. software obsolescence

C. demand fluctuations

An​ organization's ______ enables the​ processing, storing, and transmitting of data. A. information systems department B. application software C. information systems infrastructure D. software assets E. application architecture

C. information systems infrastructure

A private network that is used exclusively within an organization is sometimes called a(n) __________. A. Internet B. local area network C. intranet D. extranet

C. intranet

​_______ helps to automate and transform business​ processes, such as​ accounting, inventory​ management, and customer relationship management. A. Database management systems B. Network management software C. Decision support systems software D. Application software E. Operating systems software

D. Application software

The purpose of a​ ________ is primarily to provide services to users within large organizations or to Web users. A. mainframe B. client device C. workstation D. server E. supercomputer

D. server

Many organizations are faced with the constant need to upgrade to new and improved versions of software that offer better performance and more features. This phenomenon is called​ _______. A. software asset management B. network obsolescence C. hardware obsolescence D. software obsolescence E. replacement mandate

D. software obsolescence

Hypertext Transfer Protocol is __________. A. used to facilitate the transmission of Web pages and other information B. used to identify and locate a particular Web page C. the standard method for specifying the format of Web pages D. the standard that servers use to process user requests for Web pages

D. the standard that servers use to process user requests for Web pages

The​ ______ is a large worldwide collection of networks that use a common protocol to communicate with one another. A. wide area network B. World Wide Web C. personal area network D. local area network E. Internet

E. Internet

​_____ ensure that different computers are able to send and receive messages​ to/from other computers. A. Channels B. Translation programs C. Application software D. Compilers E. Protocols

E. Protocols

​_______ software is necessary to enable the application software to interact with the various types of hardware. A. Communication B. ​Client-side C. Database management D. Personal productivity E. System

E. System

Software that streamlines and automates business processes and enables organizations to use data effectively is called​ _______ software. A. operating system B. system C. network management D. server operating system E. application

E. application

The transmission capacity of a computer or communications​ channel, measured in bits per​ second, is called the​ ________. A. transmission rate B. none of these terms C. subscription rate D. signal strength E. bandwidth

E. bandwith

IP convergence has led to which of the following? A. Videoconferencing over IP B. Extranets C. TCP/IP D. Cloud computing

A. Videoconferencing over IP

Web pages are stored on​ _______, which process user requests for those Web pages using​ _______. A. Web​ servers; hypertext transfer protocol B. ​PCs; hyperlinks C. mobile​ devices; URLs D. Web​ servers; URLs E. Web​ servers; hyperlinks

A. Web​ servers; hypertext transfer protocol

__________ can range from spanning multiple buildings to covering the area of a city to worldwide. A. Wide area networks (WANs) B. Local area networks (LANs) C. Personal area network (PANs) D. Campus area networks (CANs)

A. Wide area networks (WANs

When organizations store data for​ _______ purposes, the most common media used is magnetic tape due to its portability and durability. A. archival B. evaluative C. predictive D. operational E. backup

A. archival

A(n) _______ is a collection of related data organized in a way that facilitates data searches. A. database B. file C. application program D. network E. hard drive

A. database

The​ ______ component of the IS infrastructure consists of the computers that run the applications and databases necessary for processing transactions or analyzing business data. A. hardware B. data center C. system software D. networking E. storage

A. hardware

The​ _____ class of computers is used primarily as the​ main, central computing system for major corporations. A. mainframe B. personal C. supercomputer D. server E. workstation

A. mainframe

The concept of​ _______requires owners of hardware and software to perform periodic replacements or upgrades. A. planned obsolescence B. reengineering C. corrective maintenance D. prototyping E. software asset management

A. planned obsolescence

The​ _______ characteristic of cloud computing is associated with computing resources being scaled up or down almost instantaneously and often​ automatically, based on user needs. A. rapid elasticity B. on-demand self-service C. measured service D. resource pooling E. broad network access

A. rapid elasticity

​________is a continuous process of adjusting business goals and the information systems infrastructure to achieve business objectives. A. ​Business/IT alignment B. Network era management C. ​Hardware/software alignment D. E-business coordination E. Digital age evolution

A. ​Business/IT alignment

Which of the following characterized the fourth generation of computing, which began in the 1990s? A. It was the end of the mainframe era. B .It was the beginning of the internetworking era. C. It was the beginning of the interpersonal computing era. D. It was the end of the interpersonal computing era.

B .It was the beginning of the internetworking era. Notes: It was the beginning of the interpersonal computing era. The fourth generation of computing , which began in the 1990s, marked the end of the personal computer era. The end of the mainframe era was the third generation of computing. The end of the interpersonal era of computing is the present, fifth generation of computing. The beginning of the internetworking era of computing is the present, fifth generation of computing.

Roshanda, who works for a major retailer located in Seattle, wants to check the availability of some merchandise with one of her company's suppliers in New York. Roshanda also wants to verify the total amount of inventory she has ordered this month from the supplier. Which network will Roshanda most likely use to access this information? A. A wide area network B. An extranet C. A local area network D. A private network

B. An extranet

Which of the following allow organizations to easily store, retrieve, and analyze data? A. Cloud computers B. Database management systems C. Supercomputers D. Mainframes

B. Database management systems

__________ consists of remote computers connected in a single network to create a virtual supercomputer. A. Utility computing B. Grid computing C. Cloud computing D. Web hosting

B. Grid computing

Which of the following is the role of a client computer in client-server computing? A. Managing network activities B. Making requests for services C. Storing shared data D. Displaying Web pages

B. Making requests for services

When introducing infrastructure changes, organizations using cloud computing must __________. A. install the new applications on every device B. ensure the availability of critical applications supplied by remote vendors C. invest in in-house systems development D. upgrade the software applications that they own in-house

B. ensure the availability of critical applications supplied by remote vendors

Organizations can utilize​ Web-based technologies to support​ proprietary, internal communications by implementing​ a(n) ______. A. extranet B. intranet C. home area network D. wide area network E. virtual network

B. intranet

In the​ ________ model, customers can run their own applications but have little or no control over the underlying infrastructure. A. software as a service​ (SaaS) B. platform as a service​ (PaaS) C. data as a service​ (DaaS) D. infrastructure as a service​ (IaaS) E. none of these are correct

B. platform as a service​ (Paa

When organizations obtain services from a cloud service provider such as Amazon on a​ pay-per-use basis, they are using a​ _____ cloud. A. local B. public C. flexible D. innovative E. private

B. public

Which of the following best describes an extranet? A. A network that allows people in buildings, cities, and the world to share data and other resources B. A network that allows people within a building to share data and other resources C. A private network that allows two or more firms to use the Internet to do business together D. A private network that is used exclusively within an organization

C. A private network that allows two or more firms to use the Internet to do business together

​_________ data is stored for a short time period on hard drives in order to enable an organization to recover from a​ system-related disaster. A. Performance B. Transactional C. Backup D. Operational E. Archival

C. Backup

​_______ refers to the physical pathway that is used to carry a message from a sender to a receiver. A. Operating systems software B. Network gateway C. Transmission media D. Network management software E. Database management system

C. Transmission media

The alignment of​ _______ is a continuous process of adjusting business goals and the information systems infrastructure to achieve business objectives. A. Web sites and customers B. databases and networks C. business and information technology​ (IT) D. business locations and networks E. hardware and software

C. business and information technology​ (IT)

A network that allows connected computers to share​ data, software​ applications, or other​ resources, typically within a limited geographic​ area, is called a​ ______. A. professional area network B. wide area network C. local area network D. limited area network E. personal area network

C. local area network

Which of the following is the domain name for www.mayo.edu/research? A. www B. research C. mayo D. edu

C. mayo

Manufacturers of hardware and software employ the concept of​ _______ by designing their products to last only for a certain life span. A. software asset management B. corrective maintenance C. planned obsolescence D. reengineering E. prototyping

C. planned obsolescence

The​ _____ class of computers is any computer on a network that makes access to​ files, printing,​ communications, and other services available to users of the network or to Web users. A. personal B. workstation C. server D. mainframe E. supercomputer

C. server

Some top technology companies have recently come under fire because their data centers have been judged to be​ "dirty." This characterization​ means: A. to save​ money, little janitorial service is provided at the data center. B. there is no recycling at the data centers. C. the data centers rely heavily on environmentally unfriendly energy sources. D. construction of the data center did not follow environmentally friendly practices. E. none of these statements are correct.

C. the data centers rely heavily on environmentally unfriendly energy sources.

Cloud computing is based on a​ ______ model of​ computing, which transforms capital expenditures to operational expenditures. A. mainframe B. business C. utility D. insourcing E. licensing

C. utility Notes: In the utility model of​ computing, resources are​ "rented" from a provider and organizations pay only for what is used. This transforms the cost of buying resources​ (capital expenditures) into rental payments​ (operational expenditures).

The three basic capabilities provided by an​ organization's information systems infrastructure are​ ________ of data. A. ​storing, syncing, and sizing B. processing, distributing, and regenerating C. ​processing, storing, and transmitting D. ​transmitting, reformatting, and revising E. ​Storing, recalculating, and disbursing

C. ​processing, storing, and transmitting

Which of the following is NOT an important consideration for organizations contemplating using the services of a public cloud service​ provider? A. Cost B. Security C. Reliability D. Complexity E. Scalability

D. Complexity

​________ is(are) considered among the most important assets an organization has. A. Warehouses B. Buildings C. Inventory D. Data E. Computers

D. Data

​_________ data is stored in databases or files on hard drives in order to enable an organization to process transactions or for data analysis. A. Transactional B. Performance C. Backup D. Operational E. Archival

D. Operational

Software that allows an organization to more easily​ store, retrieve, and analyze its data is called​ ________ software. A. network management B. application C. server operating system D. database management E. operating system

D. database management

The purpose of a​ ________ is primarily to assist in solving massive scientific problems. A. workstation B. mobile device C. server D. supercomputer E. mainframe

D. supercomputer

Today, organizations collect and analyze vast amounts of data for​ _______. A. licensing B. outsourcing C. reengineering D. archival purposes E. business intelligence

E. business intelligence

All of the following are reasons underlying the trend toward cloud computing​ except: A. increasing demand for storage. B. increasing need for dedicated IS staff. C. rising energy costs. D. rapidly evolving hardware and software. E. decreasing demand for bandwidth.

E. decreasing demand for bandwidth.

The cloud computing characteristic that allows users to access cloud resources quickly and easily is called​ ______. A. measured service B. resource pooling C. broad network access D. rapid elasticity E. ​on-demand self-service

E. on-demand self-service

The​ _______ breaks down business processes into individual​ "building blocks" that are​ simple, modular,​ reusable, and interoperable. A. ​innovation-focused architecture B. ​single-focus architecture C. simple cloud architecture D. simple specialized architecture E. service-oriented architecture

E. service-oriented architecture