IS 300- Chapter 5

Which of the following is an operating-system and hardware-independent programming language that is the leading interactive programming environment for the Web? A. Java B. MySQL C. DB2 D. Android

A. Java

Instead of buying and installing software programs, subscribing companies rent the same functions from these services, with users paying either on a subscription or per-transaction basis. The scenario describes which kind of external software source? A. Mashups B. Open source software C. A cloud-based software service D. Apps

C. A cloud-based software service

Which term refers to products like​ Microsoft's Azure and​ Salesforce.com's Salesforce? A. Infrastructure as a service​ (Iaas) B. Database as a service​ (DaaS) C. Platform as a service​ (PaaS) D. Content as a service​ (CaaS) E. System as a service​ (SaaS)

C. Platform as a service​ (PaaS)

Keyboards, computer mice, touch screens, magnetic ink, and digital scanners are all examples of __________. A. output devices B. optical discs C. input devices D. magnetic disks

C. input devices

A common approach of networking multiple computers as opposed to a single computer is called​ ________ processing. A. centralized B. application C. data D. distributed E. systems

D. distributed

The system software that manages and controls the computer's activities is called __________. A. the graphical user interface (GUI) B. application software C. open source software D. the operating system

D. the operating system

​___________ uniquely allows for​ presentation, communication, and the storage of data. It is often used to transfer data from one organization to another. A. HTML B. SLA C. XML D. SOA E. HTML5

C. XML

From an IT perspective, __________ is the process of predicting when a computer hardware system becomes saturated. A. outsourcing B. scalability C. capacity planning D. autonomic computing

C. capacity planning

​________ computing is a model of computing in which computer​ processing, storage,​ software, and other services are provided as a shared pool of virtualized resources over a network. A. Quantum B. Platform C. Outsource D. Cloud E. Mobile

D. Cloud

Which term refers to connecting geographically remote computers in a single network to create a​ "virtual supercomputer"? A. Cloud computing B. Super computing C. Virtualization D. Grid computing E. Utility computing

D. Grid computing

Which model can be used to analyze the direct and indirect expenses to help firms determine how much they will need to spend on specific technology​ implementations? A. Total cost of ownership​ (TCO) B. Capacity planning C. Cost-benefit analysis D. Breakeven point E. Return on investment​ (ROI)

A. Total cost of ownership (TCO)

A model for a computer that splits the processing between clients and servers on a network, assigning functions to the machine most able to perform the function is called __________. A. client/server computing B. grid computing C. a mainframe D. a server

A. client/server computing

The bring your own device​ (BYOD) movement, in which personal hardware devices become integrated into business​ organizations, is one aspect of the​ ________. A. consumerization of IT B. cloud computing model C. green computing deal D. trends in nanotechnology E. mobile digital platform

A. consumerization of IT

Contemporary PC operating systems and application software use a​ ________, which makes extensive use of​ icons, buttons,​ bars, and boxes to perform tasks. A. graphical user interface B. touch screen C. ​pen-based input device D. mouse and keyboard E. wearable sensor

A. graphical user interface

When firms outsource software work outside their national borders, this practice is called __________. A. offshore software outsourcing B. a hybrid cloud C. a web hosting service D. a service level agreement

A. offshore software outsourcing

When dealing with platform and infrastructure change, __________ refers to the ability of a computer, product, or system to expand to serve a large number of users without breaking down. A. scalability B. virtualization C. outsourcing D. autonomic computing

A. scalability

The Windows operating system is an example of​ ______________ software. A. system B. DBMS C. application D. business intelligence E. information

A. system

__________ is an operating system created by the open source community A. Windows RT B. Linux C. Symbian D. Mac OS X

B. Linux

Which of the following is NOT one of the major IT infrastructure components? A. Computer hardware B. A mainframe C. Data management technology D. Software

B. A mainframe

__________ refers to programs written for a specific application to perform functions specified by end users. A. Open source software B. The graphical user interface (GUI) C. Application software D. The operating system

C. Application software

Which of the following is a software application that consists of interchangeable software components that integrate freely with other applications on the​ Internet? A. Integrated software B. Grid computing tool C. Mashup D. Software package E. Utility program

C. Mashup

Which of the following is dedicated to managing HTML​ pages? A. Page server B. Processing server C. HTML server D. Web server E. Application server

D. Web server

Which of the following is the best example of a software​ suite? A. Microsoft Windows 7 B. Microsoft Office 365 C. Java D. XML E. Firefox

B. Microsoft Office 365

What is the process of predicting when a computer hardware system will become​ saturated? A. Saturation testing B. Capacity planning C. Permeation testing D. Burden testing E. Permeation testing

B. Capacity planning Explanation: Capacity planning ensures that the firm has enough computing power for its current and future needs.

Large mainframes, servers, desktop and laptop computers, and mobile devices for accessing corporate data and the Internet are examples of which component of IT infrastructure? A. Data management technology B. Computer hardware C. Software D. Networking and telecommunications technology

B. Computer hardware

Compared to​ in-house hosting,​ cloud-based hosting​ ________. A. provides better​ disaster-preparedness capabilities B. minimizes the risk of investing in technology that will soon become obsolete C. requires a significant amount of capital D. results in​ in-depth visibility of security E. provides greater control over the location of data

B. minimizes the risk of investing in technology that will soon become obsolete

If you purchase a lightweight laptop (e.g., MacBook Air), it will likely have a __________ which replaces the traditional hard drive. A. dual random access memory system B. solid state drive C. OLED display D. 802.11 optical drive

B. solid state drive

Lightweight portable devices such as small​ laptops, tablets, and​ smartphones, utilize​ ________ as the secondary storage technology. A. magnetic tape B. solid state drives C. magnetic disks D. optical drives E. magnetic cores

B. solid state drives

The Apple Watch is a​ ________ computing device that operates on a mobile digital platform. A. variable B. wearable C. ​client-based D. light E. legacy

B. wearable

Which of the following is NOT a challenge of managing IT infrastructure? A. Managing capacity planning and scalability so that the firm has enough computing power for its current and future needs B. For companies with global operations, managing software localization C. Consulting with shareholders on best practices D. Balancing the costs and benefits of building and maintaining the firm's own hardware and software versus outsourcing or using an on-demand computing model

C. Consulting with shareholders on best practices

Which of the following best defines IT infrastructure? A. IT infrastructure is software that handles all application operations between browser-based computers and a company's back-end business applications or databases. B. IT infrastructure is software architecture of a firm built on a collection of software programs that communicate with each other to perform assigned tasks to create a working software application. C. IT infrastructure is the shared technology resources that provide the platform for the firm's specific information system applications. D. IT infrastructure is a model for computing that splits processing between clients and servers on a network, assigning functions to the machine most able to perform the function

C. IT infrastructure is the shared technology resources that provide the platform for the firm's specific information system applications.

Which of the following best describes cloud computing? A. Cloud computing involves connecting geographically remote computers into a single network to create a computational grid that combines the power of all the computers on the network. B. Cloud computing includes practices and technologies for producing, using, and disposing of information technology hardware to minimize negative impact on the environment. C. In cloud computing, firms and individuals obtain computing power and software as services over a network, including the Internet, rather than purchasing and installing the hardware and software on their own computers. D. Cloud computing builds structures and processes based on the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules

C. In cloud computing, firms and individuals obtain computing power and software as services over a network, including the Internet, rather than purchasing and installing the hardware and software on their own computers.

Why are legacy systems still​ used? A. They can be run only on older mainframe computers. B. They integrate well using new Web services technologies. C. They are too expensive to redesign. D. They offer higher security than newer systems. E. They contain valuable data that would be lost during redesign.

C. They are too expensive to redesign.

A location specified to include IT infrastructure such as​ storage, security, and system backup is called a​ ________. A. service center B. SQL site C. data center D. data mine E. data management site

C. data center

To manage their relationship with an​ outsourcer, firms will need​ a(n) ________ which defines the specific responsibilities of the service provider as well as the customer. A. mashup contract B. SaaS protocol C. service level agreement​ (SLA) D. capacity planning calculator E. cloud platform

C. service level agreement (SLA)

What is a widely used form of distributed​ processing? A. Multi-core processing B. Wide Area Distributed Computing​ (WADC) C. Client/server computing D. Centralized processing E. Parallel processing

C. ​Client/server computing Explanation: With​ client/server computing, processing is split between client and server. The client is the user point of entry for the required function and is normally a desktop or laptop computer. Servers store and process shared data and perform such functions as printer management and backup storage and network activities such as​ security, remote​ access, and user authentication

Which of the following best defines a mainframe? A. A mainframe is a computer specifically optimized to provide software and other resources to other computers over a network. B. A mainframe involves connecting geographically remote computers into a single network to create a "virtual supercomputer" by combining the computational power of all computers on the grid. C. A mainframe is a specially designed and more sophisticated computer that is used for tasks requiring extremely rapid and complex calculations with thousands of variables, millions of measurements, and thousands of equations. D. A mainframe is a large-capacity, high performance computer that can process large amounts of data very rapidly.

D. A mainframe is a large-capacity, high performance computer that can process large amounts of data very rapidly.

What does data management software do with business data about​ inventory, customers, and​ vendors? A. Data management software makes the data searchable via Google. B. Data management software merges the data with SQL to make a database. C. Data management software aggregates data purchased from Big Data. D. Data management software​ organizes, manages, and processes the data. E. Data management software merges the data with HTML to make a web page.

D. Data management software​ organizes, manages, and processes the data. Explanation: Along with physical media for storing the​ firm's data, businesses need specialized software to organize the data and make them available to business users.

What type of computing involves connecting computers that are not near one another into a single network and combining the computational power of the computers on the​ network? A. Parallel computing B. Mainframe computing C. ​Multi-threaded computing D. Grid computing E. Time slice computing

D. Grid computing Explanation: Grid computing connects computers that are geographically removed from one​ another, and connects them into a​ grid, taking advantage of the fact that most computers are only used​ 25% of the time.

Which of the following is an upgrade to traditional HTML because it allows the addition of multimedia features​ (i.e., video) without cumbersome​ add-ons? A. XBRL B. HTMLPlus C. HTMLMedia D. HTML5 E. XHTML

D. HTML5

Which IT infrastructure component provides data, voice, and video connectivity to employees, customers, and suppliers? A. Computer hardware B. Data management technology C. Software D. Networking and telecommunications technology

D. Networking and telecommunications technology

Which type of software is created and updated by a worldwide community of programmers and is available for​ free? A. Software packages B. Apps C. Mashups D. Open source software E. Outsourced software

D. Open source software

Which of the following is a set of applications that manages the activities and resources of a​ computer? A. Application software B. Platform software C. Management software D. System software E. Network software

D. System software Explanation: Computer software includes both system software and application software. System software manages the resources and activities of a computer.

Which of the following best describes the total cost of ownership (TCO) model? A. The total cost of ownership (TCO) model enables a firm to contract custom software development or maintenance of existing legacy programs to outside firms, which often operate offshore in low-wage areas of the world. B. The total cost of ownership (TCO) model is the process of predicting when a computer hardware system becomes saturated. C. The total cost of ownership (TCO) model refers to the ability of a computer, product, or system to expand to serve a large number of users without breaking down. D. The total cost of ownership (TCO) model can be used to analyze direct and indirect costs to help firms determine the actual cost of specific technology implementations.

D. The total cost of ownership (TCO) model can be used to analyze direct and indirect costs to help firms determine the actual cost of specific technology implementations.

Which statement about​ multi-tiered (N-tier)​ client/server networks is​ TRUE? A. The work of the entire network is centralized. B. Processing is handled by one large central computer. C. Processing is split between clients and servers. D. The work of the entire network is balanced over several levels of servers. E. Processing is handled by​ multiple, geographically remote servers

D. The work of the entire network is balanced over several levels of servers.

Which of the following refers to loosely coupled software components based on open Web standards that work with any application software and operating system? A. Grid computing B. Virtualization C. Operating systems D. Web services

D. Web services

Which term refers to a set of​ self-contained services that communicate with each other to create a working software​ application? A. A​ service-oriented operating system architecture B. A​ service-oriented computer platform C.​ service-oriented networking architecture D. An​ XML-based productivity suite E. A​ service-oriented architecture

E. A​ service-oriented architecture Explanation: Web services that are used to build software systems are known as​ service-oriented architectures.

In cloud​ computing, why are resources considered​ pooled? A. Organizations use open source standards in the cloud. B. Organizations use the public Internet to create the appearance of private connections. C. Cloud computing enables users to modify a​ program's source code. D. Organizations offer their services to each other free of charge. E. Organizations share the same physical hardware through virtualization

E. Organizations share the same physical hardware through virtualization.

Which of the following refers to the capability of a​ computer, product, or system to serve an increasing number of users without breaking​ down? A. Modifiability B. Virtualization C. Flexibility D. Expandability E. Scalability

E. Scalability

Software for managing business data​ (i.e., inventory) is known as​ _______________ software. A. application B. business intelligence C. information D. systems E. data management

E. data management

An important element in managing a relationship with an outsourcer or technology service provider is the​ _________. A. hybrid cloud platform B. onshore outsourcing arrangement C. hierarchical control model D. web hosting service E. service level agreement

E. service level agreement Explanation: he service level agreement is a formal contract between customers and their service providers that defines the specific responsibilities of the service provider and the level of service the customer expects

Configuring a server to run a variety of instances of an operating system to appear like many different machines to the end user is an example of​ ________. A. quantum computing B. customization C. multiplexing D. capacity planning E. virtualization

E. virtualization