Question 1

Explain what cloud service the New York Times successfully utilized and the benefit this solution provided.

Accepted Answer

The New York Times used Amazon Web Servi

Question 2

Consumerization of IT is growing at a phenomenal rate because employees and ___________ want to use their own devices to access a company's IS.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consumerization of IT is growing at a...

Question 3

A computer's hardware and ____________ specify its platform.

Accepted Answer

A)  system software 
B)  software applications 
C)  hardware 
D)  storage 
E)  mobility 
A)  system software 
B)  software applications 
C)  hardware 
D)  storage 
E)  mobility

Question 4

The idea of concurrently designing IT and business processes is out of the question. Instead, IT should be aligned with existing business processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_______________________ is the architecture where significant hardware, software and possibly even data elements reside on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A)  Internet-oriented architecture 
B)  TCP/IP architecture 
C)  Web or Cloud-based architecture 
D)  Mobile architecture 
E)  Centralized architecture 
A)  Internet-oriented architecture 
B)  TCP/IP architecture 
C)  Web or Cloud-based architecture 
D)  Mobile architecture 
E)  Centralized architecture

Question 6

Which of the following best describes cloud computing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Virtual desktop computing 
B)  Lightweight software that takes up little storage space 
C)  Computing services that can be accessed on demand across the Internet 
D)  The World Wide Web 
E)  Mobile-based social IT 
A)  Virtual desktop computing 
B)  Lightweight software that takes up little storage space 
C)  Computing services that can be accessed on demand across the Internet 
D)  The World Wide Web 
E)  Mobile-based social IT

Question 7

Match the IT architecture choice with the term for which it is often associated.

Accepted Answer

TOGAF is related to enterprise

Question 8

Google Maps is a web mapping service that provides street maps and directions. A Google Maps component can be added to a business's web site to provide customers directions to the business location. This use of Google's service by a business is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Centralized architecture 
B)  Decentralized architecture 
C)  Service-oriented architecture 
D)  Internet-based architecture 
E)  Enterprise architecture 
A)  Centralized architecture 
B)  Decentralized architecture 
C)  Service-oriented architecture 
D)  Internet-based architecture 
E)  Enterprise architecture

Question 9

Mohawk's need for flexibility required a change to its IT architecture. SOA was chosen by Mohawk because Mohawk:

Accepted Answer

A)  Needed to be able to scale up or down operations as called for by the market or by its own arrangements with suppliers 
B)  Wanted to eliminate the dependency on its ERP system. 
C)  Needed to upgrade its infrastructure components to meet the increased IT demands. 
D)  Believed that SOA provides the appropriate level of security it did not have with its original architecture. 
E)  Benefited from standardizing on the SAP suite of products and reducing its reliance on multiple vendors. 
A)  Needed to be able to scale up or down operations as called for by the market or by its own arrangements with suppliers 
B)  Wanted to eliminate the dependency on its ERP system. 
C)  Needed to upgrade its infrastructure components to meet the increased IT demands. 
D)  Believed that SOA provides the appropriate level of security it did not have with its original architecture. 
E)  Benefited from standardizing on the SAP suite of products and reducing its reliance on multiple vendors.

Question 10

This type of architecture is popular in many organizations where a high level of security is required to protect the infrastructure assets.

Accepted Answer

Mainframe

Question 11

During an ice storm, JetBlue Airlines had an IT infrastructure that demonstrated which one of the following technical issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  Security 
B)  Scalability 
C)  Adaptability 
D)  Maintainability 
E)  Standardization 
A)  Security 
B)  Scalability 
C)  Adaptability 
D)  Maintainability 
E)  Standardization

Question 12

This is the electronic representation of numbers and text.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This is the electronic representation of numbers...

Question 13

There are very few mainframe computers still in operation today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

It is predicted that cloud computing utilization will decrease over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The type of software used in SOA architecture is often referred to as what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Services-oriented architecture 
B)  Software-as-a-service 
C)  Systems software 
D)  Software-as-an-architecture 
E)  System-as-a-service 
A)  Services-oriented architecture 
B)  Software-as-a-service 
C)  Systems software 
D)  Software-as-an-architecture 
E)  System-as-a-service

Question 16

A platform refers to the hardware and ______________ on which application software run.

Accepted Answer

Operating

Question 17

All of the following are reasons why a company may choose to use cloud computing for its IT infrastructure EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost savings 
B)  Speed to provision additional capacity 
C)  Reduce dependency on third-party suppliers 
D)  Consolidation of servers and even the elimination of a data center 
E)  Reduce server maintenance costs 
A)  Cost savings 
B)  Speed to provision additional capacity 
C)  Reduce dependency on third-party suppliers 
D)  Consolidation of servers and even the elimination of a data center 
E)  Reduce server maintenance costs

Explain what cloud service the New York Times successfully utilized and the benefit this solution provided.

Consumerization of IT is growing at a phenomenal rate because employees and ___________ want to use their own devices to access a company's IS.

A computer's hardware and ____________ specify its platform.

The idea of concurrently designing IT and business processes is out of the question. Instead, IT should be aligned with existing business processes.

_______________________ is the architecture where significant hardware, software and possibly even data elements reside on the Internet.

Which of the following best describes cloud computing?

Match the IT architecture choice with the term for which it is often associated.

Google Maps is a web mapping service that provides street maps and directions. A Google Maps component can be added to a business's web site to provide customers directions to the business location. This use of Google's service by a business is an example of __________.

Mohawk's need for flexibility required a change to its IT architecture. SOA was chosen by Mohawk because Mohawk:

This type of architecture is popular in many organizations where a high level of security is required to protect the infrastructure assets.

During an ice storm, JetBlue Airlines had an IT infrastructure that demonstrated which one of the following technical issues?

This is the electronic representation of numbers and text.

There are very few mainframe computers still in operation today.

It is predicted that cloud computing utilization will decrease over time.

The type of software used in SOA architecture is often referred to as what?

A platform refers to the hardware and ______________ on which application software run.

All of the following are reasons why a company may choose to use cloud computing for its IT infrastructure EXCEPT:

Introduction

The Information Systems Strategy Triangle

Strategic Use of Information Resources

Organizational Strategy and Information Systems

Information Systems and the Design of Work

Information Systems and Business Transformation

Security

The Business of Information Technology

Governance of the Information Systems Organization

Information Systems Sourcing

Managing IT Projects

Business Intelligence Knowledge Management and Analytics

Privacy and Ethical Considerations in Information Management

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Exam 7: Architecture and Infrastructure

Explain what cloud service the New York Times successfully utilized and the benefit this solution provided.

Consumerization of IT is growing at a phenomenal rate because employees and ___________ want to use their own devices to access a company's IS.

A computer's hardware and ____________ specify its platform.

The idea of concurrently designing IT and business processes is out of the question. Instead, IT should be aligned with existing business processes.

_______________________ is the architecture where significant hardware, software and possibly even data elements reside on the Internet.

Which of the following best describes cloud computing?

Match the IT architecture choice with the term for which it is often associated.

Google Maps is a web mapping service that provides street maps and directions. A Google Maps component can be added to a business's web site to provide customers directions to the business location. This use of Google's service by a business is an example of __________.

Mohawk's need for flexibility required a change to its IT architecture. SOA was chosen by Mohawk because Mohawk:

This type of architecture is popular in many organizations where a high level of security is required to protect the infrastructure assets.

During an ice storm, JetBlue Airlines had an IT infrastructure that demonstrated which one of the following technical issues?

This is the electronic representation of numbers and text.

There are very few mainframe computers still in operation today.

It is predicted that cloud computing utilization will decrease over time.

The type of software used in SOA architecture is often referred to as what?

A platform refers to the hardware and ______________ on which application software run.

All of the following are reasons why a company may choose to use cloud computing for its IT infrastructure EXCEPT:

Introduction

The Information Systems Strategy Triangle

Strategic Use of Information Resources

Organizational Strategy and Information Systems

Information Systems and the Design of Work

Information Systems and Business Transformation

Security

The Business of Information Technology

Governance of the Information Systems Organization

Information Systems Sourcing

Managing IT Projects

Business Intelligence Knowledge Management and Analytics

Privacy and Ethical Considerations in Information Management

Filters