Question 1

The _____ was formed in 1999 to certify interoperability of wireless network products based on IEEE 802.11 specifications.​

Accepted Answer

A)  Wi-Fi Alliance 
B)  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEE
E)  
C)  World Wide Web Consortium (W3
C)  
D)  Wi-MAX 
A)  Wi-Fi Alliance 
B)  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEE
E)  
C)  World Wide Web Consortium (W3
C)  
D)  Wi-MAX

Question 2

Security is especially important when data or processing is performed at a centralized facility, rather than at remote locations.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In online processing, data is managed and processed in groups.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A three-tier design includes a middle layer between the client and server that processes the client requests and translates them into data access commands that can be understood and carried out by the server.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____ establishes a company-wide strategy for IT resources and specific standards for data, processing, network, and user interface design.​

Accepted Answer

A)  Legacy data 
B)  Stand-alone computing 
C)  Enterprise resource planning (ERP) 
D)  Scalability 
A)  Legacy data 
B)  Stand-alone computing 
C)  Enterprise resource planning (ERP) 
D)  Scalability

Question 6

A _____ locates all or most of the processing logic on the server.​

Accepted Answer

A)  thin client 
B)  batch client 
C)  topological client 
D)  portal client 
A)  thin client 
B)  batch client 
C)  topological client 
D)  portal client

Question 7

Implementation of early client/server systems was expensive because clients needed more powerful hardware and software to handle shared processing tasks.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

As the size of a business changes, it is easier to alter the capability of a large-scale central server than it is to adjust the number of clients and the processing functions they perform.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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. ​
-Neil's client wants to follow the current trends with everyone else in terms of speed and versatility. He is risk-averse and wants to leverage the most popular local area network (LAN) topology. Which of the following will Neil recommend to this client?​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

A web-based application encounters all of the connectivity and compatibility problems that typically arise when different hardware environments are involved.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

-A _____, such as that illustrated in the accompanying figure, has a central networking device that manages the network.​

Accepted Answer

A)  hierarchical network 
B)  star network 
C)  bus network 
D)  ring network 
A)  hierarchical network 
B)  star network 
C)  bus network 
D)  ring network

Question 12

The cloud computing concept envisions a cloud of remote computers that provide a total online software and data environment that is hosted by third parties.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In a _____, a single communication path connects the network server, departmental servers, workstations, and peripheral devices.​

Accepted Answer

A)  hierarchical network 
B)  star network 
C)  bus network 
D)  ring network 
A)  hierarchical network 
B)  star network 
C)  bus network 
D)  ring network

Question 14

In its wireless configuration, the _____ is similar to a hub in the local area network (LAN) star topology, except it provides network services to wireless clients instead of wired clients.​

Accepted Answer

A)  Wi-Fi Alliance 
B)  access point 
C)  fat client 
D)  data frame 
A)  Wi-Fi Alliance 
B)  access point 
C)  fat client 
D)  data frame

Question 15

In addition to centralized data processing, the earliest systems performed all data input and output at a central location, often called a _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  web-centric hub 
B)  thin client 
C)  data processing center 
D)  portal 
A)  web-centric hub 
B)  thin client 
C)  data processing center 
D)  portal

Question 16

Company-wide systems that connect one or more local area networks (LANs) or wide area networks (WANs) are called _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  legacy systems 
B)  distributed systems 
C)  web-centric systems 
D)  mission-critical systems 
A)  legacy systems 
B)  distributed systems 
C)  web-centric systems 
D)  mission-critical systems

Question 17

In a multi-tier system, special utility software called _____ enables the tiers to communicate and pass data back and forth.

Accepted Answer

A)  shareware 
B)  middleware 
C)  groupware 
D)  malware 
A)  shareware 
B)  middleware 
C)  groupware 
D)  malware

Question 18

Many companies are extending internal enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to their suppliers and customers, using a concept called _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  supply chain management (SCM) 
B)  stand-alone computing 
C)  cloud computing 
D)  behavioral management 
A)  supply chain management (SCM) 
B)  stand-alone computing 
C)  cloud computing 
D)  behavioral management

Question 19

The system design specification is a document that presents the complete design for a new information system, along with _____ for completing the next SDLC phase - systems implementation.​

Accepted Answer

A)  access points 
B)  web-based components 
C)  detailed costs 
D)  data frames 
A)  access points 
B)  web-based components 
C)  detailed costs 
D)  data frames

Question 20

An information system includes _____, which are programs that handle the input, manage the processing logic, and provide the required output.​

Accepted Answer

A)  applications 
B)  clients 
C)  data frames 
D)  magnetic tapes 
A)  applications 
B)  clients 
C)  data frames 
D)  magnetic tapes

The _____ was formed in 1999 to certify interoperability of wireless network products based on IEEE 802.11 specifications.

Security is especially important when data or processing is performed at a centralized facility, rather than at remote locations.

In online processing, data is managed and processed in groups.

A three-tier design includes a middle layer between the client and server that processes the client requests and translates them into data access commands that can be understood and carried out by the server.

_____ establishes a company-wide strategy for IT resources and specific standards for data, processing, network, and user interface design.

A _____ locates all or most of the processing logic on the server.

Implementation of early client/server systems was expensive because clients needed more powerful hardware and software to handle shared processing tasks.

As the size of a business changes, it is easier to alter the capability of a large-scale central server than it is to adjust the number of clients and the processing functions they perform.

A web-based application encounters all of the connectivity and compatibility problems that typically arise when different hardware environments are involved.

-A _____, such as that illustrated in the accompanying figure, has a central networking device that manages the network.

The cloud computing concept envisions a cloud of remote computers that provide a total online software and data environment that is hosted by third parties.

In a _____, a single communication path connects the network server, departmental servers, workstations, and peripheral devices.

In its wireless configuration, the _____ is similar to a hub in the local area network (LAN) star topology, except it provides network services to wireless clients instead of wired clients.

In addition to centralized data processing, the earliest systems performed all data input and output at a central location, often called a _____.

Company-wide systems that connect one or more local area networks (LANs) or wide area networks (WANs) are called _____.

In a multi-tier system, special utility software called _____ enables the tiers to communicate and pass data back and forth.

Many companies are extending internal enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to their suppliers and customers, using a concept called _____.

The system design specification is a document that presents the complete design for a new information system, along with _____ for completing the next SDLC phase - systems implementation.

An information system includes _____, which are programs that handle the input, manage the processing logic, and provide the required output.

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

The _____ was formed in 1999 to certify interoperability of wireless network products based on IEEE 802.11 specifications.​

Security is especially important when data or processing is performed at a centralized facility, rather than at remote locations.​

In online processing, data is managed and processed in groups.​

A three-tier design includes a middle layer between the client and server that processes the client requests and translates them into data access commands that can be understood and carried out by the server.​

_____ establishes a company-wide strategy for IT resources and specific standards for data, processing, network, and user interface design.​

A _____ locates all or most of the processing logic on the server.​

Implementation of early client/server systems was expensive because clients needed more powerful hardware and software to handle shared processing tasks.​

As the size of a business changes, it is easier to alter the capability of a large-scale central server than it is to adjust the number of clients and the processing functions they perform.​

A web-based application encounters all of the connectivity and compatibility problems that typically arise when different hardware environments are involved.​

-A _____, such as that illustrated in the accompanying figure, has a central networking device that manages the network.​

The cloud computing concept envisions a cloud of remote computers that provide a total online software and data environment that is hosted by third parties.​

In a _____, a single communication path connects the network server, departmental servers, workstations, and peripheral devices.​

In its wireless configuration, the _____ is similar to a hub in the local area network (LAN) star topology, except it provides network services to wireless clients instead of wired clients.​

In addition to centralized data processing, the earliest systems performed all data input and output at a central location, often called a _____.​

Company-wide systems that connect one or more local area networks (LANs) or wide area networks (WANs) are called _____.​

In a multi-tier system, special utility software called _____ enables the tiers to communicate and pass data back and forth.

Many companies are extending internal enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to their suppliers and customers, using a concept called _____.​

The system design specification is a document that presents the complete design for a new information system, along with _____ for completing the next SDLC phase - systems implementation.​

An information system includes _____, which are programs that handle the input, manage the processing logic, and provide the required output.​

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

The _____ was formed in 1999 to certify interoperability of wireless network products based on IEEE 802.11 specifications.

Security is especially important when data or processing is performed at a centralized facility, rather than at remote locations.

In online processing, data is managed and processed in groups.

A three-tier design includes a middle layer between the client and server that processes the client requests and translates them into data access commands that can be understood and carried out by the server.

_____ establishes a company-wide strategy for IT resources and specific standards for data, processing, network, and user interface design.

A _____ locates all or most of the processing logic on the server.

Implementation of early client/server systems was expensive because clients needed more powerful hardware and software to handle shared processing tasks.

As the size of a business changes, it is easier to alter the capability of a large-scale central server than it is to adjust the number of clients and the processing functions they perform.

A web-based application encounters all of the connectivity and compatibility problems that typically arise when different hardware environments are involved.

-A _____, such as that illustrated in the accompanying figure, has a central networking device that manages the network.

The cloud computing concept envisions a cloud of remote computers that provide a total online software and data environment that is hosted by third parties.

In a _____, a single communication path connects the network server, departmental servers, workstations, and peripheral devices.

In its wireless configuration, the _____ is similar to a hub in the local area network (LAN) star topology, except it provides network services to wireless clients instead of wired clients.

In addition to centralized data processing, the earliest systems performed all data input and output at a central location, often called a _____.

Company-wide systems that connect one or more local area networks (LANs) or wide area networks (WANs) are called _____.

Many companies are extending internal enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to their suppliers and customers, using a concept called _____.

The system design specification is a document that presents the complete design for a new information system, along with _____ for completing the next SDLC phase - systems implementation.

An information system includes _____, which are programs that handle the input, manage the processing logic, and provide the required output.