Question 1

A device that manages file operations and is shared by each client PC that is attached to a LAN best describes a:

Accepted Answer

A) file server 
B) print server 
C) data server 
D) minicomputer 
A) file server 
B) print server 
C) data server 
D) minicomputer

Question 2

An Internet authoring language that allows designers to create customized tags,enabling the definition,transmission,validation,and interpretation of data between applications best describes:

Accepted Answer

A) HTTP 
B) BIND 
C) HTML 
D) XML 
A) HTTP 
B) BIND 
C) HTML 
D) XML

Question 3

When designing distributed and Internet systems,the deliverable is:

Accepted Answer

A) an updated Baseline Project Plan that details the work necessary to turn the selected design strategy into the desired replacement information system 
B) a set of structured descriptions and diagrams that outline the logic contained within each DFD process 
C) a set of physical design specifications for each separate part of the system 
D) a document that will consolidate the information that must be considered when implementing a system design 
A) an updated Baseline Project Plan that details the work necessary to turn the selected design strategy into the desired replacement information system 
B) a set of structured descriptions and diagrams that outline the logic contained within each DFD process 
C) a set of physical design specifications for each separate part of the system 
D) a document that will consolidate the information that must be considered when implementing a system design

Question 4

Which of the following is not a method for conveying trustworthiness in a Website?

Accepted Answer

A) up-front disclosure 
B) connection to the rest of the Web 
C) use of state of the art technology 
D) design quality 
A) up-front disclosure 
B) connection to the rest of the Web 
C) use of state of the art technology 
D) design quality

Question 5

Information that must be considered when designing distributed and Internet systems includes:

Accepted Answer

A) site information for each location in the distributed environment 
B) processing needs for each location in the distributed environment 
C) data information for each location in the distributed environment 
D) all of the above 
A) site information for each location in the distributed environment 
B) processing needs for each location in the distributed environment 
C) data information for each location in the distributed environment 
D) all of the above

Question 6

Which of the following functions manages all interaction between software and files and databases,including data retrieval/querying,updating,security,concurrency control,and recovery?

Accepted Answer

A) data analysis 
B) data presentation 
C) data management 
D) transport management 
A) data analysis 
B) data presentation 
C) data management 
D) transport management

Question 7

When designing distributed and Internet systems,the primary deliverables from this stage are decision tables,structure charts,and throwaway prototypes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When using a DBMS in a file server environment:

Accepted Answer

A) data security checks and file and record locking are done at the file server 
B) data security checks and file and record locking are done on the mainframe 
C) data security checks and file and record locking are done at the client PCs 
D) data security checks are performed at the file server,and file and record locking are done at the client PCs 
A) data security checks and file and record locking are done at the file server 
B) data security checks and file and record locking are done on the mainframe 
C) data security checks and file and record locking are done at the client PCs 
D) data security checks are performed at the file server,and file and record locking are done at the client PCs

Question 9

Online transaction processing is the immediate automated responses to the requests of users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following client/server architectures places all data presentation functions on the client machine so that the client has total responsibility for formatting data?

Accepted Answer

A) distributed function 
B) remote presentation 
C) remote data management 
D) distributed presentation 
A) distributed function 
B) remote presentation 
C) remote data management 
D) distributed presentation

Question 11

Match each of the following approaches to its corresponding description.
-This form of client/server architecture places all software on the client except for the data management functions.

Accepted Answer

A) distributed database 
B) distributed function 
C) distributed presentation 
D) distributed processing 
E) remote data management
F)remote presentation 
A) distributed database 
B) distributed function 
C) distributed presentation 
D) distributed processing 
E) remote data management
F)remote presentation

Question 12

Providing Internet content to users based upon knowledge of that customer best describes __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Providing Internet content to users based upon...

Question 13

The process of migrating mainframe applications to personal computers,workstations,and networks is sometimes called:

Accepted Answer

A) upsizing 
B) downsizing 
C) downgrading 
D) resizing 
A) upsizing 
B) downsizing 
C) downgrading 
D) resizing

Question 14

A data warehouse that is limited in scope and whose data are obtained by selecting and summarizing data from the enterprise data warehouse best describes a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) information desk 
B) rule base 
C) data mart 
D) data center 
A) information desk 
B) rule base 
C) data mart 
D) data center

Question 15

Which of the following client/server architectures places all functionality on the client,except data storage and management,which is divided between client and server?

Accepted Answer

A) distributed function 
B) distributed database 
C) remote data management 
D) distributed processing 
A) distributed function 
B) distributed database 
C) remote data management 
D) distributed processing

Question 16

When designing distributed and Internet systems,you should consider information about the site,processing needs,and data for each location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The primary characteristic of a client-based LAN is that all data manipulation is performed at the client PC,not at the file server.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The back-end portion of the client/server database system running on the server and providing database processing and shared access functions describes a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) intelligent agent 
B) server 
C) database engine 
D) client 
A) intelligent agent 
B) server 
C) database engine 
D) client

Question 19

A benefit of the client/server architecture is that it allows most processing to be performed close to the source of the processed data,thereby improving response times and reducing network traffic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An advantage to using file servers on local area networks is the ability to use thin clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A device that manages file operations and is shared by each client PC that is attached to a LAN best describes a:

An Internet authoring language that allows designers to create customized tags,enabling the definition,transmission,validation,and interpretation of data between applications best describes:

When designing distributed and Internet systems,the deliverable is:

Which of the following is not a method for conveying trustworthiness in a Website?

Information that must be considered when designing distributed and Internet systems includes:

Which of the following functions manages all interaction between software and files and databases,including data retrieval/querying,updating,security,concurrency control,and recovery?

When designing distributed and Internet systems,the primary deliverables from this stage are decision tables,structure charts,and throwaway prototypes.

When using a DBMS in a file server environment:

Online transaction processing is the immediate automated responses to the requests of users.

Which of the following client/server architectures places all data presentation functions on the client machine so that the client has total responsibility for formatting data?

Match each of the following approaches to its corresponding description. -This form of client/server architecture places all software on the client except for the data management functions.

Providing Internet content to users based upon knowledge of that customer best describes __________.

The process of migrating mainframe applications to personal computers,workstations,and networks is sometimes called:

A data warehouse that is limited in scope and whose data are obtained by selecting and summarizing data from the enterprise data warehouse best describes a(n):

Which of the following client/server architectures places all functionality on the client,except data storage and management,which is divided between client and server?

When designing distributed and Internet systems,you should consider information about the site,processing needs,and data for each location.

The primary characteristic of a client-based LAN is that all data manipulation is performed at the client PC,not at the file server.

The back-end portion of the client/server database system running on the server and providing database processing and shared access functions describes a(n):

A benefit of the client/server architecture is that it allows most processing to be performed close to the source of the processed data,thereby improving response times and reducing network traffic.

An advantage to using file servers on local area networks is the ability to use thin clients.

The Systems Development Environment

The Origins of Software

Managing the Information Systems Project

Identifying and Selecting Systems Development Projects

Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Process Requirements

Structuring System Data Requirements

Designing Databases

Designing Forms and Reports

Designing Interfaces and Dialogues

System Implementation

Maintaining Information Systems

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Use Cases

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Activity Diagrams

Objected-Oriented Analysis and Design: Object Modeling-Class Diagrams

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Sequence Diagrams

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Exam 12: Designing Distributed and Internet Systems

A device that manages file operations and is shared by each client PC that is attached to a LAN best describes a:

An Internet authoring language that allows designers to create customized tags,enabling the definition,transmission,validation,and interpretation of data between applications best describes:

When designing distributed and Internet systems,the deliverable is:

Which of the following is not a method for conveying trustworthiness in a Website?

Information that must be considered when designing distributed and Internet systems includes:

Which of the following functions manages all interaction between software and files and databases,including data retrieval/querying,updating,security,concurrency control,and recovery?

When designing distributed and Internet systems,the primary deliverables from this stage are decision tables,structure charts,and throwaway prototypes.

When using a DBMS in a file server environment:

Online transaction processing is the immediate automated responses to the requests of users.

Which of the following client/server architectures places all data presentation functions on the client machine so that the client has total responsibility for formatting data?

Match each of the following approaches to its corresponding description. -This form of client/server architecture places all software on the client except for the data management functions.

Providing Internet content to users based upon knowledge of that customer best describes __________.

The process of migrating mainframe applications to personal computers,workstations,and networks is sometimes called:

A data warehouse that is limited in scope and whose data are obtained by selecting and summarizing data from the enterprise data warehouse best describes a(n):

Which of the following client/server architectures places all functionality on the client,except data storage and management,which is divided between client and server?

When designing distributed and Internet systems,you should consider information about the site,processing needs,and data for each location.

The primary characteristic of a client-based LAN is that all data manipulation is performed at the client PC,not at the file server.

The back-end portion of the client/server database system running on the server and providing database processing and shared access functions describes a(n):

A benefit of the client/server architecture is that it allows most processing to be performed close to the source of the processed data,thereby improving response times and reducing network traffic.

An advantage to using file servers on local area networks is the ability to use thin clients.

The Systems Development Environment

The Origins of Software

Managing the Information Systems Project

Identifying and Selecting Systems Development Projects

Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Process Requirements

Structuring System Data Requirements

Designing Databases

Designing Forms and Reports

Designing Interfaces and Dialogues

System Implementation

Maintaining Information Systems

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Use Cases

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Activity Diagrams

Objected-Oriented Analysis and Design: Object Modeling-Class Diagrams

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Sequence Diagrams

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