IS 3003 Chapter 5

multitouch interface

A (n) _______ allows users to interact with a computer by using several fingers to perform gestures without using a mouse or keyboard

two-tiered client/server

A client computer networked to a server computer, with processing split between the two types of machines, is called a (n) _________ architecture.

True

A computer language translation program is an example of system software.

SAN

A high-speed network dedicated to storage that connects different kinds of storage devices, such as tape libraries and disk arrays so they can be shared by multiple servers, best describes:

False

A mainframe is a type of legacy workstation.

True

A private cloud is operated by a single organization but may be managed by a third party and be located off premises.

SOA

A set of self-contained services that communicate with each other to create a working software application is called

True

A software package for a mainframe usually requires a programmer to install it

includes full-featured versions of application software bundled as a unit

A software suite:

minimized response time for transaction processing

All of the following place strain on system capacity, except for: A) increased number of users. B) minimized response time for transaction processing. C) increased business volume. D) large numbers of interactive Web pages.

False

Allowing departments to make their own software and hardware purchases increases efficiency and minimizes the need for centralized support.

False

An SaaS provider maintains a larger Web server, or series of servers, and provides free-paying subscribers with space to maintain their Web sites

virus protection software that runs and updates itself automatically

An example of autonomic computing is

autonomic computing

An industry-wide effort to develop systems that can configure, optimize, tune, and heal themselves when broken, and protect themselves from outside intruders and self-destruction is

False

Application server software is responsible for locating and managing stored Web pages.

require the user to have an online connection

Apps: A) lower the cost of switching mobile platforms. B) are an example of open-source software. C) tie the user to a particular hardware platform. D) require the user to have an online connection.

virtualization

Can boost server utilization rates to 70% or higher

a mashup

ChicagoCrime.org, which combines Google Maps with crime data for the city of Chicago, is an example of

False

Client/server computing the most widely used form of centralized processing.

grid computing

Connecting geographically remote computers in a single network to create a "virtual supercomputer" is called

False

HTML 5 is the latest evolution of HTML, and is designed to make it much easier to embed third-party add-ons, such as Flash animations, in web pages.

True

Hypertext markup language specifies how text, graphics, video, and sound are placed on a document.

False

IT infrastructure technology is the set of physical devices required to operate the entire enterprise.

hybrid cloud

In a _______ computing model, companies use their own infrastructure for essential computing tasks and adopt public cloud computing for less critical operations or additional processing during peak business periods.

the work of the entire network is centralized

In a multi-tiered network:

the computer that acts as the user point of entry

In client/server computing, the client is

True

In cloud computing, rapid elasticity refers to the ability of computing resources to be quickly altered to meet demand.

purchases and owns their Web server but locates the server in the physical facility of a hosting service

In co-location, a firm:

SLA

In order to manage their relationship with an outsourcer or technology service provider, firms need a contract that includes a (n):

they are too expensive to redesign

Legacy systems are still in use today because

an example of open-source software

Linux is:

25 percent

Linux plays a major role in supporting business information systems, and has garnered about _______ of the U.S. server market

is a Windows-like operating system

Linux:

word-processing software

Microsoft Word is an example of

spreadsheet software

Microsoft excel is an example of

True

Nanotechnology uses individual atoms and molecules to create computer chips and other devices that are thousands of times smaller than current technologies permit

False

One of the main benefits of moving to mobile business computing platforms is the dramatically lower costs of hardware.

utility computing

Purchasing computing power from a central computing service and paying only for the amount of computing power used is commonly referred to as

a Java Virtual Machine to be installed on the computer

Running a Java program on a computer requires

False

SaaS providers deliver and provide Web-based, remote access to storage.

mashups

Software applications that combine different components of online software applications are referred to as

True

Software localization refers to the entire process of converting software to operate in a second language.

system software

Software that manages the resources of the computer is called

data management software

Software that organizes, manages, and processes business data, such as data concerned with inventory, customers, and vendors, is called

application software

Software used to apply the computer to a specific task for an end user is called

True

Systems integration means ensuring the legacy systems work with new elements of the infrastructure.

centralized maintenance

The business case for using grid computing involves all of the following except: A) cost savings. B) centralized maintenance. C) speed of computation. D) agility.

True

The collection of Web services that are used to build a firm's software systems constitutes what is known as a services-oriented architecture.

UNIX

The interactive, multiuser operating system developed by Bell Laboratories in 1969 to be highly supportive of communications and networking is

web-based productivity software such as Google Apps

The main challenge coming to Microsoft's Office software suite will be:

storage networks, magnetic tape, magnetic disk, and optical disk

The primary storage technologies are:

Web services

The toy manufacturer you work for wants to exchange data with a chain of toy stores in order to improve their distribution and speed to market. The toy stores use different software than your firm. Which of the following tools or technologies presents the best solution

distributed processing

The use of multiple computers linked by a communications network for processing is called

total cost of ownership model

To analyze the direct and indirect costs and determine the actual cost of specific technology implementations, you would use a

False

Today, most system and application software is custom built by in-house programmers.

True

Total cost of ownership components include costs for downtime, training, and support.

software localization

Translating software to different languages is commonly referred to as

False

Using an online storage service such as DropBox is a type of virtualization.

True

Web browsers are the primary interface for accessing the Internet

True

Web services can exchange information between two different systems regardless of the operating system or programming languages on which the systems are based.

XML

What is the foundation technology for Web services

input device

What type of device gathers data and converts them into electronic form for use by the computer

when you need more powerful computational abilities

What would be a reason for using a workstation rather than a personal computer

sensor

Which of the following devices collects data directly from the environment for input into a computer system: A) Sensor B) Touch screen C) Audio input D) Trackball

CD-ROM

Which of the following is a type of optical disk storage: A) CD-ROM B) Hard drive C) USB Flash drive D) Magnetic tape

android

Which of the following is an open-source operating system designed for mobile devices

keyboard

Which of the following is not a type of output device: A) Speakers B) Cathode ray tube C) Ink jet printer D) Keyboard

XML

Which of the following is not one of the most important programming languages for business

scalability can boost virtualizat

Which of the following refers to the ability of a computer, product, or system to expand to serve a larger number of users without breaking down

it removes the concern about data and systems security for businesses

Which of the following statements is not true about cloud computing: A) It consists of three types of services: cloud infrastructure, cloud platform, and cloud software. B) It removes the concern about data and systems security for businesses. C) It allows smaller firms to use resources previously unaffordable. D) It relies on the Internet as the platform for delivering services to users.

magnetic tape

Which of the following storage technology stores data sequentially: A) CD-ROM B) RAID C) Magnetic disks D) Magnetic tape

supercomputer

Which of the following types of computer is used for weather forecasting

server

Which of the following types of computer would you use to support a computer network.

desktop publishing software

Which type of software provides more control over text and graphic placement in the layout of a page than word processing software

False

XML is limited to describing how data should be presented in the form of Web pages; HTML can perform presentation, communication, and storage of data.

True

XML provides a standard format for data exchange, enabling Web services to pass data from one process to another

capacity planning

You use ____ to predict when a computer hardware system becomes saturated

open-source software

_____ is a free software created and updated by a worldwide community of programmers

Java

_______ is an operating system-independent, processor-independent, object-oriented programming language that has become a leading interactive programming environment for the Web

green computing

___________ describes the practices and technologies used minimize the environmental effects of manufacturing and managing computing devices