Exam 14: Enterprise Computing

When a mobile user, remote office, vendor, or customer connects to a company's network using the Internet, a(n) ____________________ provides them with a secure connection to the company network server, as if they had a private line.

Uptime is a measure of ____.

A blade server made by one manufacturer is compatible with the blade server chassis of every other manufacturer.

A(n) ____ usually lists just transactions.

____ uses a computer and special software to aid in product design.

The ____ of hardware to users is a measure of how often it is online.

Workflow rules trigger general actions to be taken outside a company.

Unlike other information on the Web, users can accept the legitimacy of any health-related Web site and rely on its information.

Every e-retailer operates in a completely different way.

____________________ pack a complete computer server, such as a Web server or network server, on a single card, or blade.

MRP ____.

____ uses computers to integrate the many different operations of the manufacturing process, using such technologies as CAD, CAE, and CAM.

____________________ combines many servers and/or personal computers on a network to act as one large computer.

A ____ contains a central library, or repository, from which users are allowed to check out documents.

Middle managers make ____ decisions, which are short-range decisions that apply the specific programs and plans necessary to meet stated objectives.

A company typically implements a SAN solution for adding additional storage to an existing network.

Figure 14-4 An advantage of ERP (enterprise resource planning) is ____.

Recently, ____ have replaced or supplemented existing electronic data interchange systems.

Because of the introduction of newer technologies, EDI no longer thrives in many businesses.

____ uses computers to test product designs.