Question 1

A method for translating Internet domain names into Internet Protocol addresses best defines:

Accepted Answer

A)  HTTP
B)  BIND
C)  HTML
D)  XML B

Question 2

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-A device that manages file operations and is shared by each client PC attached to a LAN.

Accepted Answer

A)  application program interface
B)  application server
C)  file server
D)  middleware
E)  three-tiered client serverF) client/server architecture C

Question 3

__________ is the immediate automated responses to the request of users.

Accepted Answer

Online transaction processing

Question 4

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-A data warehouse that is limited in scope; whose data are obtained by selecting and summarizing data from the enterprise data warehouse.

Accepted Answer

A)  data mart
B)  data warehouse
C)  enterprise data warehouse
D)  informational system
E)  online analytical processingF) online transaction processingG) operational system

Question 5

The cabling,hardware,and software used to connect workstations,computers,and file servers located in a confined geographical area describes a:

Accepted Answer

A)  metropolitan area network
B)  wide area network
C)  local area network
D)  company network

Question 6

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-A specification for separating style from content when generating HTML documents.

Accepted Answer

A)  BIND
B)  EDW
C)  XSL
D)  HTTP
E)  XML

Question 7

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-Providing Internet content to users based upon knowledge of that customer.

Accepted Answer

A)  context development
B)  customization
C)  integration depth
D)  organizational breadth
E)  personalization

Question 8

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-Software building blocks that are used to ensure that common system capabilities like user interfaces and printing are standardized as well as modules for facilitating the data exchange between clients and servers.

Accepted Answer

A)  application program interface
B)  application server
C)  file server
D)  middleware
E)  three-tiered client serverF) client/server architecture

Question 9

In a basic LAN environment,all data manipulation occurs:

Accepted Answer

A)  on the mainframe where the data are stored
B)  on the file server where the data are stored
C)  at the workstations where the data are requested
D)  on the superserver where the data are stored

Question 10

__________ is a communications protocol for exchanging information on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a communications protocol for exchanging...

Question 11

BIND is a method for translating Internet domain names into Internet Protocol addresses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When using file servers on local area networks,excessive data movement is one limitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Identify three reasons for creating a three-tiered client/server architecture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify three reasons for creating a three-tiered...

Question 14

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-A method that helps you to better understand how a system fits within existing business activities and data.

Accepted Answer

A)  context development
B)  customization
C)  integration depth
D)  organizational breadth
E)  personalization

Question 15

Network PCs are examples of thin clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The database engine is the front-end portion of the client/server database system that provides the user interface and data manipulation functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In a basic LAN environment,all data manipulation occurs on the file server.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Corporate downsizing has lessened the individual manager's span of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the typical client/server architecture:

Accepted Answer

A)  all database recovery,security,and concurrent access management are centralized at the server
B)  all database recovery,security,and concurrent access management are moved to the client
C)  only database recovery and concurrent access management are centralized at the server
D)  database security and recovery are provided by the client

Question 20

Which of the following functions transforms inputs into outputs,including simple summarization to complex mathematical modeling like regression analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  data analysis
B)  data presentation
C)  data management
D)  transport management

Exam 12: Designing Distributed and Internet Systems

A method for translating Internet domain names into Internet Protocol addresses best defines:

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -A device that manages file operations and is shared by each client PC attached to a LAN.

__________ is the immediate automated responses to the request of users.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -A data warehouse that is limited in scope; whose data are obtained by selecting and summarizing data from the enterprise data warehouse.

The cabling,hardware,and software used to connect workstations,computers,and file servers located in a confined geographical area describes a:

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -A specification for separating style from content when generating HTML documents.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -Providing Internet content to users based upon knowledge of that customer.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -Software building blocks that are used to ensure that common system capabilities like user interfaces and printing are standardized as well as modules for facilitating the data exchange between clients and servers.

In a basic LAN environment,all data manipulation occurs:

__________ is a communications protocol for exchanging information on the Internet.

BIND is a method for translating Internet domain names into Internet Protocol addresses.

When using file servers on local area networks,excessive data movement is one limitation.

Identify three reasons for creating a three-tiered client/server architecture.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -A method that helps you to better understand how a system fits within existing business activities and data.

Network PCs are examples of thin clients.

The database engine is the front-end portion of the client/server database system that provides the user interface and data manipulation functions.

In a basic LAN environment,all data manipulation occurs on the file server.

Corporate downsizing has lessened the individual manager's span of control.

In the typical client/server architecture:

Which of the following functions transforms inputs into outputs,including simple summarization to complex mathematical modeling like regression analysis?