Exam 14: Software in Flux: Partly Cloudy and Sometimes Free

A server running _____ can create smaller compartments in memory that each behave as a separate computer with its own operating system and resources.

Which of the following refers to a variant of utility computing where vendors provide the operating system and supporting software like database management systems but where client firms write their own code?

Products and services designed to target a specific industry are known as _____.

A manager should take a vendor's reputation and financial position into consideration while making an IT outsourcing decision.

Conventional software firms treat their intellectual property as closely guarded secrets and almost never provide the source code for their commercial software products.

Which of the following was considered a contributor to vulnerabilities in the OpenSSL security product, known as the Heartbleed bug:

Firms that adopt software as a service actually buy a system's software and hardware, so these systems become a fixed operating expense.

While large groups of individuals work on key OSS projects, such as the Linux operating system, some widely used efforts have had fewer developers, creating concerns over quality and security.

Open source software products often have fewer bugs than their commercial counterparts because of the:

Linux is one of the most used operating systems in desktop computers, but can be found only in a tiny fraction of mobile phones, and consumer electronics.

Many SaaS vendors have improved system customization options and integration with standard software packages.

_____ refers to a form of cloud computing where a firm subscribes to third-party software and receives a service that is delivered online.

With SaaS, firms get the most basic offerings but can also do the most customization, putting their own tools (operating systems, databases, programming languages) on top.

Which of the following statements relating to open source software is true?

SaaS offerings usually work well when the bulk of computing happens at the client end of a distributed system.

Cloud computing is not typically suited for situations:

In _____, clients can select their own operating systems, development environments, underlying applications like databases, or other software packages, while the cloud firm usually manages the infrastructure.

Why do firms prefer to use open source software products over conventional software?

What are the factors to be considered by managers when making a make, buy, or rent decision to satisfy the IT needs of their firms?

App developers often lament the ______________ created within apps where data is more tightly controlled by a service provider and where firms must comply to the usage policies of the platform provided.