Question 1

Mainframe computers are no longer being used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Companies are building massive data centers called computer floors to meet their processing needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

UDDI is a registry of descriptions of Web services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A service-oriented architecture is an IT architecture that makes it possible to build business applications using Web services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One of the advantages of a server farm is:

Accepted Answer

A)  It takes less than an hour to add a server to the server farm. 
B)  Running many servers is less expensive. 
C)  If one server fails, an application can be automatically moved to another one. 
D)  Fewer people are required to run many machines. 
E)  Servers can be stacked on top of one another, so less space is needed. 
A)  It takes less than an hour to add a server to the server farm. 
B)  Running many servers is less expensive. 
C)  If one server fails, an application can be automatically moved to another one. 
D)  Fewer people are required to run many machines. 
E)  Servers can be stacked on top of one another, so less space is needed.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a benefit of grid computing?

Accepted Answer

A)  It enables efficient use of computing resources. 
B)  It enables applications to run faster. 
C)  There is no single point of failure. 
D)  It reduces the number of applications. 
E)  It makes it easier to scale up or down. 
A)  It enables efficient use of computing resources. 
B)  It enables applications to run faster. 
C)  There is no single point of failure. 
D)  It reduces the number of applications. 
E)  It makes it easier to scale up or down.

Question 7

Simple object access protocol (SOAP) defines how messages can be exchanged through the use of HTML.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Discuss Web services.

Accepted Answer

Web services are a type of software syst

Question 9

Server farms can be located just about anywhere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Server virtualization uses software-based partitions to create multiple virtual servers on a single physical server.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not a benefit of employing server virtualization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost savings in space 
B)  Cost savings in energy 
C)  Cost savings in customer service 
D)  Cost savings in maintenance 
E)  Cost savings in personnel 
A)  Cost savings in space 
B)  Cost savings in energy 
C)  Cost savings in customer service 
D)  Cost savings in maintenance 
E)  Cost savings in personnel

Question 12

A service-oriented architecture

Accepted Answer

A)  Is one in which the servers are supporting multiple mobile devices. 
B)  Enables Web services to be reused across an organization. 
C)  Is a type of cloud computing. 
D)  Is focused on user response. 
E)  Places servers closest to the primary user. 
A)  Is one in which the servers are supporting multiple mobile devices. 
B)  Enables Web services to be reused across an organization. 
C)  Is a type of cloud computing. 
D)  Is focused on user response. 
E)  Places servers closest to the primary user.

Question 13

Utility computing is also called on-demand computing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The primary advantage of cloud computing is that it is easier for users to do their work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Discuss virtualization and its advantages

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss virtualization and its advantages...

Question 16

Travis is the VP of Operations for a company that owns and operates six ski areas around the world. Which of the following might be a good source of computing for the company?

Accepted Answer

A)  Server farm 
B)  Grid computing 
C)  Cloud computing 
D)  Utility computing 
E)  Virtualization 
A)  Server farm 
B)  Grid computing 
C)  Cloud computing 
D)  Utility computing 
E)  Virtualization

Question 17

Which of the following is not a service of cloud computing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cloud infrastructure as a service 
B)  Cloud data storage as a service 
C)  Cloud platform as a service 
D)  Cloud software as a service 
E)  All of the above are services of cloud computing. 
A)  Cloud infrastructure as a service 
B)  Cloud data storage as a service 
C)  Cloud platform as a service 
D)  Cloud software as a service 
E)  All of the above are services of cloud computing.

Question 18

MIS departments embraced the arrival of personal computers in the work place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Web macros allow IT professionals to combine features so that applications on almost any device can work together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Compare and contrast cloud computing and service-oriented architecture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare and contrast cloud computing and service-oriented...

Mainframe computers are no longer being used.

Companies are building massive data centers called computer floors to meet their processing needs.

UDDI is a registry of descriptions of Web services.

A service-oriented architecture is an IT architecture that makes it possible to build business applications using Web services.

One of the advantages of a server farm is:

Which of the following is not a benefit of grid computing?

Simple object access protocol (SOAP) defines how messages can be exchanged through the use of HTML.

Discuss Web services.

Server farms can be located just about anywhere.

Server virtualization uses software-based partitions to create multiple virtual servers on a single physical server.

Which of the following is not a benefit of employing server virtualization?

A service-oriented architecture

Utility computing is also called on-demand computing.

The primary advantage of cloud computing is that it is easier for users to do their work.

Discuss virtualization and its advantages

Travis is the VP of Operations for a company that owns and operates six ski areas around the world. Which of the following might be a good source of computing for the company?

Which of the following is not a service of cloud computing?

MIS departments embraced the arrival of personal computers in the work place.

Web macros allow IT professionals to combine features so that applications on almost any device can work together.

Compare and contrast cloud computing and service-oriented architecture.

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Exam 16: Technology Guide 3 Cloud Computing

Mainframe computers are no longer being used.

Companies are building massive data centers called computer floors to meet their processing needs.

UDDI is a registry of descriptions of Web services.

A service-oriented architecture is an IT architecture that makes it possible to build business applications using Web services.

One of the advantages of a server farm is:

Which of the following is not a benefit of grid computing?

Simple object access protocol (SOAP) defines how messages can be exchanged through the use of HTML.

Discuss Web services.

Server farms can be located just about anywhere.

Server virtualization uses software-based partitions to create multiple virtual servers on a single physical server.

Which of the following is not a benefit of employing server virtualization?

A service-oriented architecture

Utility computing is also called on-demand computing.

The primary advantage of cloud computing is that it is easier for users to do their work.

Discuss virtualization and its advantages

Travis is the VP of Operations for a company that owns and operates six ski areas around the world. Which of the following might be a good source of computing for the company?

Which of the following is not a service of cloud computing?

MIS departments embraced the arrival of personal computers in the work place.

Web macros allow IT professionals to combine features so that applications on almost any device can work together.

Compare and contrast cloud computing and service-oriented architecture.

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security and Controls

Data and Knowledge Management

Telecommunications and Networking

E-Business and E-Commerce

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Social Computing

Information Systems Within the Organization

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

Technology Guide 1 Hardware

Technology Guide 2 Software

Technology Guide 4 Intelligent Systems

Technology Guide 5 Protecting Your Information Assets

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