Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Small organizations are more likely to have server farms than larger organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Originally, IT was the only with access to technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the most recent change in the evolution of the IT infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

A) Enterprise computing 
B) Local area networks 
C) Mainframe and dumb terminals 
D) Cloud computing and mobile computing

Question 7

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.

Question 8

______________ allow(s)systems to "talk" to each other without human intervention.

Accepted Answer

A) Cloud computing 
B) Grid computing 
C) Virtualization 
D) Web services

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Grid computing combines processing resources to form a virtual supercomputer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Grid computing involves applying the resources of ________ computer(s)in a network to __________ problem(s)at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) many, a single 
B) many, many 
C) a single, a single 
D) a single, many

Question 12

_____________ is used to create partitions on a single server so that multiple applications can run on a single server.

Accepted Answer

A) A server farm 
B) Cloud computing 
C) Grid computing 
D) Server virtualization

Question 13

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

Question 14

____________ first allowed people to share pools of resources over a network, usually the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) Mainframe and dumb terminals 
B) Local area networks 
C) Enterprise computing 
D) Cloud computing and mobile computing

Question 15

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.

Question 16

XML is a more powerful language than HTML.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Utility computing is also called on-demand computing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Tech Guide 3: Emerging types of enterprise computing

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

Small organizations are more likely to have server farms than larger organizations.

Originally, IT was the only with access to technology.

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

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

What is the most recent change in the evolution of the IT infrastructure?

Utility computing

______________ allow(s) systems to "talk" to each other without human intervention.

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

Grid computing combines processing resources to form a virtual supercomputer.

Grid computing involves applying the resources of computer(s) in a network to __ problem(s) at the same time.

_____________ is used to create partitions on a single server so that multiple applications can run on a single server.

Server virtualization

____________ first allowed people to share pools of resources over a network, usually the Internet.

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

XML is a more powerful language than HTML.

Utility computing is also called on-demand computing.

Exam 16: Tech Guide 3: Emerging types of enterprise computing

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

Small organizations are more likely to have server farms than larger organizations.

Originally, IT was the only with access to technology.

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

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

What is the most recent change in the evolution of the IT infrastructure?

Utility computing

______________ allow(s) systems to "talk" to each other without human intervention.

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

Grid computing combines processing resources to form a virtual supercomputer.

Grid computing involves applying the resources of ________ computer(s) in a network to __________ problem(s) at the same time.

_____________ is used to create partitions on a single server so that multiple applications can run on a single server.

Server virtualization

____________ first allowed people to share pools of resources over a network, usually the Internet.

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

XML is a more powerful language than HTML.

Utility computing is also called on-demand computing.

Grid computing involves applying the resources of computer(s) in a network to __ problem(s) at the same time.