Question 1

To support concurrent access from multiple users of a shared database,the LAN modules of a DBMS add:

Accepted Answer

A) concurrent access controls 
B) extra security features 
C) query or transaction queuing management 
D) all of the above 
A) concurrent access controls 
B) extra security features 
C) query or transaction queuing management 
D) all of the above D

Question 2

A communication protocol for exchanging information on the Internet best describes:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Downsizing is the process of migrating mainframe applications to personal computers,workstations,and networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A ________ is the back-end portion of the client/server database system running on the server and provides database processing and shared access functions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ is the back-end portion of...

Question 5

Differentiate between file server and client/server architectures.

Accepted Answer

These architectures differ in terms of p

Question 6

XML refers to software building blocks that are used to ensure that common system capabilities,such as user interfaces and printing,as well as modules are standardized to facilitate data exchange between clients and servers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In a client-based LAN,the file server acts as a shared data storage device,provides additional resources,supports collaborative applications,and provides access to shared data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Designers can create vocabularies for any type of application in XML.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An advantage to using file servers on local area networks is the ability to centralize data control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A measurement that tracks the core business functions affected by a system best defines:

Accepted Answer

A) system granularity 
B) context development 
C) integration depth 
D) organizational breadth 
A) system granularity 
B) context development 
C) integration depth 
D) organizational breadth

Question 11

Providing Internet content to users based upon knowledge of that customer defines customization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is middleware? Provide an example to illustrate the usefulness of middleware.

Accepted Answer

Middleware is a combination of hardware,

Question 13

When adopting a client/server architecture,identify four benefits that may occur.

Accepted Answer

A client server architecture: (1)allows

Question 14

The primary difference between an application built using the client/server architecture and a centralized database system on a mainframe is that:

Accepted Answer

A) in a mainframe environment,all interactions with the user and local devices are handled by local intelligent terminals 
B) in a client/server environment,each client is an intelligent part of the application processing system 
C) in a client/server environment,all parts of the information system are managed and executed by the central computer 
D) none of the above 
A) in a mainframe environment,all interactions with the user and local devices are handled by local intelligent terminals 
B) in a client/server environment,each client is an intelligent part of the application processing system 
C) in a client/server environment,all parts of the information system are managed and executed by the central computer 
D) none of the above

Question 15

XML is the most basic way to implement a standard style design within a Web site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A LAN-based computing environment in which a central database server or engine performs all database commands sent to it from client workstations,and in which application programs on each client concentrate on user interface functions,describes a:

Accepted Answer

A) file server environment 
B) client/server architecture 
C) bus architecture 
D) metropolitan area network 
A) file server environment 
B) client/server architecture 
C) bus architecture 
D) metropolitan area network

Question 17

When using file servers on local area networks,excessive data movement is one limitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

To support concurrent access from multiple users of a shared database,the LAN modules of a DBMS add:

A communication protocol for exchanging information on the Internet best describes:

Downsizing is the process of migrating mainframe applications to personal computers,workstations,and networks.

A ________ is the back-end portion of the client/server database system running on the server and provides database processing and shared access functions.

Differentiate between file server and client/server architectures.

XML refers to software building blocks that are used to ensure that common system capabilities,such as user interfaces and printing,as well as modules are standardized to facilitate data exchange between clients and servers.

In a client-based LAN,the file server acts as a shared data storage device,provides additional resources,supports collaborative applications,and provides access to shared data.

Designers can create vocabularies for any type of application in XML.

An advantage to using file servers on local area networks is the ability to centralize data control.

A measurement that tracks the core business functions affected by a system best defines:

Providing Internet content to users based upon knowledge of that customer defines customization.

What is middleware? Provide an example to illustrate the usefulness of middleware.

When adopting a client/server architecture,identify four benefits that may occur.

The primary difference between an application built using the client/server architecture and a centralized database system on a mainframe is that:

XML is the most basic way to implement a standard style design within a Web site.

A LAN-based computing environment in which a central database server or engine performs all database commands sent to it from client workstations,and in which application programs on each client concentrate on user interface functions,describes a:

When using file servers on local area networks,excessive data movement is one limitation.

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 deliverable is:

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

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

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Sequence Diagrams

Business Process Modeling

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

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Exam 12: Designing Distributed and Internet Systems

To support concurrent access from multiple users of a shared database,the LAN modules of a DBMS add:

A communication protocol for exchanging information on the Internet best describes:

Downsizing is the process of migrating mainframe applications to personal computers,workstations,and networks.

A ________ is the back-end portion of the client/server database system running on the server and provides database processing and shared access functions.

Differentiate between file server and client/server architectures.

XML refers to software building blocks that are used to ensure that common system capabilities,such as user interfaces and printing,as well as modules are standardized to facilitate data exchange between clients and servers.

In a client-based LAN,the file server acts as a shared data storage device,provides additional resources,supports collaborative applications,and provides access to shared data.

Designers can create vocabularies for any type of application in XML.

An advantage to using file servers on local area networks is the ability to centralize data control.

A measurement that tracks the core business functions affected by a system best defines:

Providing Internet content to users based upon knowledge of that customer defines customization.

What is middleware? Provide an example to illustrate the usefulness of middleware.

When adopting a client/server architecture,identify four benefits that may occur.

The primary difference between an application built using the client/server architecture and a centralized database system on a mainframe is that:

XML is the most basic way to implement a standard style design within a Web site.

A LAN-based computing environment in which a central database server or engine performs all database commands sent to it from client workstations,and in which application programs on each client concentrate on user interface functions,describes a:

When using file servers on local area networks,excessive data movement is one limitation.

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 deliverable is:

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

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

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Sequence Diagrams

Business Process Modeling

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

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