Question 1

Discuss cloud computing at length, including its advantages and disadvantages. Be sure to include a definition of all relevant terms in your explanation.

Accepted Answer

Cloud computing refers to the cloud symb

Question 2

The way a network is configured is called the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  network orientation 
B)  network baseline 
C)  network topology 
D)  network index 
A)  network orientation 
B)  network baseline 
C)  network topology 
D)  network index

Question 3

In a(n) _____, the remote user's keystrokes are transmitted to the mainframe, which responds by sending screen output back to the user's screen.​

Accepted Answer

A)  closed design 
B)  distributed design 
C)  open design 
D)  centralized design 
A)  closed design 
B)  distributed design 
C)  open design 
D)  centralized design

Question 4

In a client/server architecture, just as processing can be done at various places, data can be stored in more than one location using a _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  distributed data frame 
B)  distributed supply chain management (DSCM) scheme 
C)  distributed database management system (DDBMS) 
D)  distributed data dictionary 
A)  distributed data frame 
B)  distributed supply chain management (DSCM) scheme 
C)  distributed database management system (DDBMS) 
D)  distributed data dictionary

Question 5

The characteristics of online processing systems are that _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  users interact directly with the information system 
B)  the systems avoid a constant dialog between the user and the system 
C)  users can access data randomly 
D)  the systems process transactions completely when and where they occur 
A)  users interact directly with the information system 
B)  the systems avoid a constant dialog between the user and the system 
C)  users can access data randomly 
D)  the systems process transactions completely when and where they occur

Question 6

The _____ describes how data actually moves from an application on one computer to an application on another networked computer.​

Accepted Answer

A)  OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model 
B)  five forces model 
C)  object-oriented database model 
D)  subscription model 
A)  OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model 
B)  five forces model 
C)  object-oriented database model 
D)  subscription model

Question 7

A _____ is relatively inexpensive to install and is well-suited to workgroups and users who are not anchored to a specific desk or location.​

Accepted Answer

A)  local area network (LAN) 
B)  wireless local area network (WLAN) 
C)  metropolitan area network (MAN) 
D)  storage area network (SAN) 
A)  local area network (LAN) 
B)  wireless local area network (WLAN) 
C)  metropolitan area network (MAN) 
D)  storage area network (SAN)

Question 8

Which of the following sections are included in a typical system design specification?

Accepted Answer

A)  Management summary 
B)  Time and cost estimates 
C)  Processing options 
D)  Implementation requirements 
A)  Management summary 
B)  Time and cost estimates 
C)  Processing options 
D)  Implementation requirements

Question 9

When an individual user works in _____, the workstation performs all the functions of a server by storing, accessing, and processing data as well as providing a user interface.​

Accepted Answer

A)  safe mode 
B)  stand-alone mode 
C)  quirks mode 
D)  mission-critical mode 
A)  safe mode 
B)  stand-alone mode 
C)  quirks mode 
D)  mission-critical mode

Question 10

The term _____ generally refers to systems that divide processing between one or more networked clients and a central server.​

Accepted Answer

A)  fat client 
B)  glueware 
C)  client/server 
D)  mission-critical 
A)  fat client 
B)  glueware 
C)  client/server 
D)  mission-critical

Question 11

_____ is the measure of a system's ability to expand, change, or downsize easily to meet the changing needs of a business enterprise.

Accepted Answer

A)  Transparency 
B)  Scalability 
C)  Redundancy 
D)  Interoperability 
A)  Transparency 
B)  Scalability 
C)  Redundancy 
D)  Interoperability

Question 12

Matching
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the sentence or definition.​
-This is a device that connects network segments, determines the most efficient data path, and guides the flow of data.

Accepted Answer

A) ​Wi-MAX 
B) ​Distributed systems 
C) ​Scalability 
D) ​802.11g 
E) Router
F)​Infrastructure mode
G)Roaming
H)​Gateway 
A) ​Wi-MAX 
B) ​Distributed systems 
C) ​Scalability 
D) ​802.11g 
E) Router
F)​Infrastructure mode
G)Roaming
H)​Gateway

Question 13

A new system might have to interface with one or more _____, which are older systems that use outdated technology.

Accepted Answer

A)  enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems 
B)  mission-critical systems 
C)  legacy systems 
D)  intrusion detection systems 
A)  enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems 
B)  mission-critical systems 
C)  legacy systems 
D)  intrusion detection systems

Question 14

A fat client, also called a thick client, design locates all or most of the application processing logic at the server.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Cloud computing provides _____, which matches resources to needs at any given time.​

Accepted Answer

A)  roaming service 
B)  scaling on demand 
C)  point-of-sale (POS) terminal 
D)  resource management 
A)  roaming service 
B)  scaling on demand 
C)  point-of-sale (POS) terminal 
D)  resource management

Question 16

Matching
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the sentence or definition.​
-Compared to mainframe architecture, these increase concerns about data security and integrity because many individual clients require access to perform processing.

Accepted Answer

A) ​Wi-MAX 
B) ​Distributed systems 
C) ​Scalability 
D) ​802.11g 
E) Router
F)​Infrastructure mode
G)Roaming
H)​Gateway 
A) ​Wi-MAX 
B) ​Distributed systems 
C) ​Scalability 
D) ​802.11g 
E) Router
F)​Infrastructure mode
G)Roaming
H)​Gateway

Question 17

Even if a user's Internet connection becomes unavailable, the user will still be able to access certain cloud-based services.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A(n) _____ provides access for customers, employees, suppliers, and the public.​

Accepted Answer

A)  mainframe architecture 
B)  corporate portal 
C)  application server 
D)  thick client 
A)  mainframe architecture 
B)  corporate portal 
C)  application server 
D)  thick client

Question 19

In a typical system design specification, the _____ section contains the complete design for a new system, including the user interface, outputs, inputs, files, databases, and network specifications.​

Accepted Answer

A)  system components 
B)  system summaries 
C)  implementation requirements 
D)  implementation environments 
A)  system components 
B)  system summaries 
C)  implementation requirements 
D)  implementation environments

Question 20

Case 10-2
​Neil holds a discussion session with his clients. He recommends the kinds of network topologies the clients should consider, according to their circumstances. ​
-One of Neil's clients, Ann, is looking for a highly redundant and reliable network topology Ann is not particularly concerned about the expenditure that would go behind the installation and maintenance of the network. Which of the following networks is Neil most likely to recommend?​

Accepted Answer

A)  A mesh network 
B)  A bus network 
C)  A star network 
D)  A hub network 
A)  A mesh network 
B)  A bus network 
C)  A star network 
D)  A hub network

Discuss cloud computing at length, including its advantages and disadvantages. Be sure to include a definition of all relevant terms in your explanation.

The way a network is configured is called the _____.

In a(n) _____, the remote user's keystrokes are transmitted to the mainframe, which responds by sending screen output back to the user's screen.

In a client/server architecture, just as processing can be done at various places, data can be stored in more than one location using a _____.

The characteristics of online processing systems are that _____.

The _____ describes how data actually moves from an application on one computer to an application on another networked computer.

A _____ is relatively inexpensive to install and is well-suited to workgroups and users who are not anchored to a specific desk or location.

Which of the following sections are included in a typical system design specification?

When an individual user works in _____, the workstation performs all the functions of a server by storing, accessing, and processing data as well as providing a user interface.

The term _____ generally refers to systems that divide processing between one or more networked clients and a central server.

_____ is the measure of a system's ability to expand, change, or downsize easily to meet the changing needs of a business enterprise.

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the sentence or definition. -This is a device that connects network segments, determines the most efficient data path, and guides the flow of data.

A new system might have to interface with one or more _____, which are older systems that use outdated technology.

A fat client, also called a thick client, design locates all or most of the application processing logic at the server.

Cloud computing provides _____, which matches resources to needs at any given time.

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the sentence or definition. -Compared to mainframe architecture, these increase concerns about data security and integrity because many individual clients require access to perform processing.

Even if a user's Internet connection becomes unavailable, the user will still be able to access certain cloud-based services.

A(n) _____ provides access for customers, employees, suppliers, and the public.

In a typical system design specification, the _____ section contains the complete design for a new system, including the user interface, outputs, inputs, files, databases, and network specifications.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

Development Strategies

User Interface Design

Data Design

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

Appendix-The Systems Analyst’s Toolkit

CASE Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters

Exam 10: System Architecture

Discuss cloud computing at length, including its advantages and disadvantages. Be sure to include a definition of all relevant terms in your explanation.

The way a network is configured is called the _____.

In a(n) _____, the remote user's keystrokes are transmitted to the mainframe, which responds by sending screen output back to the user's screen.​

In a client/server architecture, just as processing can be done at various places, data can be stored in more than one location using a _____.​

The characteristics of online processing systems are that _____.​

The _____ describes how data actually moves from an application on one computer to an application on another networked computer.​

A _____ is relatively inexpensive to install and is well-suited to workgroups and users who are not anchored to a specific desk or location.​

Which of the following sections are included in a typical system design specification?

When an individual user works in _____, the workstation performs all the functions of a server by storing, accessing, and processing data as well as providing a user interface.​

The term _____ generally refers to systems that divide processing between one or more networked clients and a central server.​

_____ is the measure of a system's ability to expand, change, or downsize easily to meet the changing needs of a business enterprise.

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the sentence or definition.​ -This is a device that connects network segments, determines the most efficient data path, and guides the flow of data.

A new system might have to interface with one or more _____, which are older systems that use outdated technology.

A fat client, also called a thick client, design locates all or most of the application processing logic at the server.​

Cloud computing provides _____, which matches resources to needs at any given time.​

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the sentence or definition.​ -Compared to mainframe architecture, these increase concerns about data security and integrity because many individual clients require access to perform processing.

Even if a user's Internet connection becomes unavailable, the user will still be able to access certain cloud-based services.​

A(n) _____ provides access for customers, employees, suppliers, and the public.​

In a typical system design specification, the _____ section contains the complete design for a new system, including the user interface, outputs, inputs, files, databases, and network specifications.​

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

Development Strategies

User Interface Design

Data Design

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

Appendix-The Systems Analyst’s Toolkit

CASE Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters

In a(n) _____, the remote user's keystrokes are transmitted to the mainframe, which responds by sending screen output back to the user's screen.

In a client/server architecture, just as processing can be done at various places, data can be stored in more than one location using a _____.

The characteristics of online processing systems are that _____.

The _____ describes how data actually moves from an application on one computer to an application on another networked computer.

A _____ is relatively inexpensive to install and is well-suited to workgroups and users who are not anchored to a specific desk or location.

When an individual user works in _____, the workstation performs all the functions of a server by storing, accessing, and processing data as well as providing a user interface.

The term _____ generally refers to systems that divide processing between one or more networked clients and a central server.

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the sentence or definition. -This is a device that connects network segments, determines the most efficient data path, and guides the flow of data.

A fat client, also called a thick client, design locates all or most of the application processing logic at the server.

Cloud computing provides _____, which matches resources to needs at any given time.

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the sentence or definition. -Compared to mainframe architecture, these increase concerns about data security and integrity because many individual clients require access to perform processing.

Even if a user's Internet connection becomes unavailable, the user will still be able to access certain cloud-based services.

A(n) _____ provides access for customers, employees, suppliers, and the public.

In a typical system design specification, the _____ section contains the complete design for a new system, including the user interface, outputs, inputs, files, databases, and network specifications.