Question 1

Customers that are using software-as-a-service are not using cloud computing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is not a benefit of using Web services?

Accepted Answer

A)  New applications can be developed quickly. 
B)  Users can access data without knowing where the data are. 
C)  Organizations can use the Internet infrastructure without having to implement any new technologies. 
D)  Web services enable IT professionals to use shared protocols to build applications. 
E)  Using Web services does not require any new skill sets. 
A)  New applications can be developed quickly. 
B)  Users can access data without knowing where the data are. 
C)  Organizations can use the Internet infrastructure without having to implement any new technologies. 
D)  Web services enable IT professionals to use shared protocols to build applications. 
E)  Using Web services does not require any new skill sets.

Question 3

Define each of the following terms, and explain how they are related: XML, SOAP, WSDL, and UDDI.

Accepted Answer

XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is a ma

Question 4

Define cloud computing, and discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Grid computing combines processing resources to form a virtual supercomputer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discuss grid computing and its advantages

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

XML tags data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is not a key protocol of Web services?

Accepted Answer

A)  HTML 
B)  SOAP 
C)  XML 
D)  WSDL 
E)  UDDI 
A)  HTML 
B)  SOAP 
C)  XML 
D)  WSDL 
E)  UDDI

Question 9

Which of the following statements concerning cloud computing is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Users access computers in the cloud, usually via the Internet. 
B)  The cloud includes computers, software, and a network. 
C)  A cloud can be private or public. 
D)  A cloud is usually a server farm. 
E)  Data are stored on the user's computer 
A)  Users access computers in the cloud, usually via the Internet. 
B)  The cloud includes computers, software, and a network. 
C)  A cloud can be private or public. 
D)  A cloud is usually a server farm. 
E)  Data are stored on the user's computer

Question 10

The "cloud" in cloud computing is composed of computers, the software on those computers, and the network connections among those computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Utility computing

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the same as grid computing. 
B)  Is called on-demand computing. 
C)  Can be offered by any company with excess resources. 
D)  Charges customers a flat rate. 
E)  Is the same as cloud computing. 
A)  Is the same as grid computing. 
B)  Is called on-demand computing. 
C)  Can be offered by any company with excess resources. 
D)  Charges customers a flat rate. 
E)  Is the same as cloud computing.

Question 12

XML is a more powerful language than HTML.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Web services description language (WSDL) is used to create XML documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Compare and contrast grid computing and utility computing.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Paula owns a variety store in a tourist town. The store recently went online, and the response has been remarkable. The store's current infrastructure is running close to capacity, so handling the influx of orders is taking much longer than it should. Which of the following suggestions might be the best solution for the company?

Accepted Answer

A)  Add another server to their infrastructure. 
B)  Use grid computing to process the orders across many servers. 
C)  Use cloud computing services. 
D)  Use the services of a utility computing provider. 
E)  Convert their existing servers to virtual services. 
A)  Add another server to their infrastructure. 
B)  Use grid computing to process the orders across many servers. 
C)  Use cloud computing services. 
D)  Use the services of a utility computing provider. 
E)  Convert their existing servers to virtual services.

Question 16

Server virtualization

Accepted Answer

A)  Can function only within server farms. 
B)  Uses software to build multiple virtual servers on the same machine. 
C)  Requires changes to applications. 
D)  Requires a license for each virtual server. 
E)  Requires no additional security 
A)  Can function only within server farms. 
B)  Uses software to build multiple virtual servers on the same machine. 
C)  Requires changes to applications. 
D)  Requires a license for each virtual server. 
E)  Requires no additional security

Question 17

Any application can run on a grid computing system

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Entering data and programs from user departments to the mainframe was called remote data entry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Grid computing

Accepted Answer

A)  Runs an application on one server. 
B)  Is ideal for transaction processing systems. 
C)  Divides the processing of an application among servers. 
D)  Does not require any special software. 
E)  Is difficult to scale up. 
A)  Runs an application on one server. 
B)  Is ideal for transaction processing systems. 
C)  Divides the processing of an application among servers. 
D)  Does not require any special software. 
E)  Is difficult to scale up.

Question 20

Hyo runs an ice cream store with her family. Which of the following technologies might be a good source of computing for the store?

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

Customers that are using software-as-a-service are not using cloud computing.

Which of the following is not a benefit of using Web services?

Define each of the following terms, and explain how they are related: XML, SOAP, WSDL, and UDDI.

Define cloud computing, and discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

Grid computing combines processing resources to form a virtual supercomputer.

Discuss grid computing and its advantages

XML tags data.

Which of the following is not a key protocol of Web services?

Which of the following statements concerning cloud computing is not true?

The "cloud" in cloud computing is composed of computers, the software on those computers, and the network connections among those computers.

Utility computing

XML is a more powerful language than HTML.

Web services description language (WSDL) is used to create XML documents.

Compare and contrast grid computing and utility computing.

Server virtualization

Any application can run on a grid computing system

Entering data and programs from user departments to the mainframe was called remote data entry.

Grid computing

Hyo runs an ice cream store with her family. Which of the following technologies might be a good source of computing for the store?

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Exam 16: Technology Guide 3 Cloud Computing

Customers that are using software-as-a-service are not using cloud computing.

Which of the following is not a benefit of using Web services?

Define each of the following terms, and explain how they are related: XML, SOAP, WSDL, and UDDI.

Define cloud computing, and discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

Grid computing combines processing resources to form a virtual supercomputer.

Discuss grid computing and its advantages

XML tags data.

Which of the following is not a key protocol of Web services?

Which of the following statements concerning cloud computing is not true?

The "cloud" in cloud computing is composed of computers, the software on those computers, and the network connections among those computers.

Utility computing

XML is a more powerful language than HTML.

Web services description language (WSDL) is used to create XML documents.

Compare and contrast grid computing and utility computing.

Server virtualization

Any application can run on a grid computing system

Entering data and programs from user departments to the mainframe was called remote data entry.

Grid computing

Hyo runs an ice cream store with her family. Which of the following technologies might be a good source of computing for the store?

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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