Exam 14: Enterprise Computing

A level 1 RAID configuration reduces storage reliability because, if a drive should fail, a duplicate of the requested data item is unavailable elsewhere within the array of disks.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a separate facility an organization has that mirrors the systems and operations of the critical site?

An operational manager makes decisions that involve day-to-day activities within a company. What kind of decisions are these?

Which of the following kinds of systems continue running and performing tasks for at least 99 percent of the time?

The secure connection that a virtual private network (VPN) creates between a user's computer and a company's network is called a(n) ____________________ tunnel.

In a disaster recovery plan, the emergency plan specifies which of the following?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT TPS is an acronym for which of the following?

Which of the following is a collection of every action that users make as they move through a Web site?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is involved when managers are planning activities?

The advantage of server virtualization is that it does not require a new physical server.

____________________ management, which include(s) the highest positions in a company, focus(es) on the long-range direction of the company.

The complete integration provided by ERP (examples in the accompanying figure) means information is shared rapidly and management receives a more complete and timely view of an organization through the information.

Which of the following kinds of servers pack a complete computer server, such as a Web server or network server, on a single card?

Which of the following kinds of computing combines many servers and/or personal computers on a network to act as one large computer?

An OIS uses highly specialized software products, unique to this kind of application, to support its activities.

A NAS (network attached storage) server often is called which of the following terms?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Why does an enterprise use SOA?

____________________ employees include production, clerical, and other personnel.

A(n) ____________________ contains a central library, or repository, from which users are allowed to check out documents.

A centralized approach to information systems usually increases the cost of maintenance and reduces manageability.