Exam 11: Foundations of Information Systems Infrastructure

The electronic circuit that generates pulses at a rapid rate to set the pace for processing events to take place within a computer is known as the ________.

________ is based on the concept of turn taking and enables millions of users to send large and small chunks of data across the network concurrently.

In ________,data and behavior of a class are hidden from other classes and are thus protected from unexpected changes.

Give a brief description of the relational model of database management.

Compare and contrast between star network,ring network,bus network,and mesh network topologies.

Microwave signals can be disrupted over longer distances by environmental conditions such as high winds and heavy rain.

________ are CASE tools that automatically check for incomplete,inconsistent,or incorrect specifications in diagrams,screens,and reports.

A ________ is a device that converts digital signals from a computer into analog signals so that telephone lines may be used as a transmission medium to send and receive electronic data.

Compare and contrast between centralized and distributed computing.

LISP is a programming language that finds application in ________.

The only difference between Java and JavaScript is that JavaScript cannot perform the Java function of supplying interactive content to Web pages.

Distinguish between local area and wide area networks.

________ is a LAN protocol using packet switching developed by the Xerox Corporation in 1976.

Which of the following operating systems was the first commercial graphical-based operating system,which made its debut in 1984?

In which of the following network topologies are all the nodes or workstations connected to a central hub through which all messages pass?

A(n)________ is a wide area network (WAN)connecting disparate local area networks of a single organization into a single network.

Microsoft .NET is a programming platform that is used to develop applications that are highly interoperable across a variety of platforms and devices.

Data stored on disks is easier and faster to locate than data on magnetic tapes because ________.

The ________ model represents a group of specific tasks as successive layers that enable computers to communicate data.

Describe the primary storage used in computer systems.