Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is scalability? Why is it essential to the success of the modern business firm?

Accepted Answer

Scalability is the ability of the comput

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) grid computing. 
B) distributed processing. 
C) client/server computing. 
D) centralized processing. 
A) grid computing. 
B) distributed processing. 
C) client/server computing. 
D) centralized processing.

Question 6

A software suite:

Accepted Answer

A) includes capabilities for presentation graphics as well as text-editing and spreadsheets. 
B) provides functions to support the collaborative activities of workgroups,including software for group writing,information-sharing,and electronic meetings. 
C) includes full-featured versions of application software bundled as a unit. 
D) combines the functions of important PC software packages. 
A) includes capabilities for presentation graphics as well as text-editing and spreadsheets. 
B) provides functions to support the collaborative activities of workgroups,including software for group writing,information-sharing,and electronic meetings. 
C) includes full-featured versions of application software bundled as a unit. 
D) combines the functions of important PC software packages.

Question 7

A mainframe is a type of legacy workstation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is not true about cloud computing?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) TCO. 
B) SOA. 
C) SLA. 
D) API. 
A) TCO. 
B) SOA. 
C) SLA. 
D) API.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) Web services. 
B) enterprise integration. 
C) SOA. 
D) ERP. 
A) Web services. 
B) enterprise integration. 
C) SOA. 
D) ERP.

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

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

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

What is scalability? Why is it essential to the success of the modern business firm?

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

A software suite:

A mainframe is a type of legacy workstation.

Which of the following statements is not true about cloud computing?

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

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

Business Information Systems in Your Career

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Achieving Competitive Advantage With Information Systems

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets,digital Goods

Improving Decision Making and Managing Knowledge

Building Information Systems and Managing Projects

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

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Exam 4: IT Infrastructure: Hardware and Software

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

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

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

What is scalability? Why is it essential to the success of the modern business firm?

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

A software suite:

A mainframe is a type of legacy workstation.

Which of the following statements is not true about cloud computing?

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

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

Business Information Systems in Your Career

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Achieving Competitive Advantage With Information Systems

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets,digital Goods

Improving Decision Making and Managing Knowledge

Building Information Systems and Managing Projects

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

Filters