1. A _____ design locates all or most of the processing logic on the server. A) thin client
2.A _____ follows Internet design protocols and enables a company to integrate new applications into its e-commerce strategy.A) Web-centric architecture
3.A _____ is an entrance to a multifunction website. A) portal
4.A _____ is relatively inexpensive to install and is well-suited to workgroups and users who are not anchored to a specific desk or location. A) wireless local area network (WLAN)
5.A _____ resembles a group of computers in which data flows in only one direction from one device to the next. A) Ring Network
6.A device called a proxy server provides Internet connectivity for internal LAN users. A) True
7.A disadvantage of a bus network is that _____. A) performance can decline as more users and devices are added
8.A form of wireless transmission called _____ is very popular for short-distance wireless communication that does not require high power. A) Bluetooth
9.A main advantage of ERP is that it describes a specific hardware and software environment, also called a platform, which ensures connectivity and easy integration of future systems, including in-house software and commercial packages. A) True
10. A main advantage of enterprise resource planning (ERP) is that it describes a _____ that ensures connectivity and easy integration of future systems, including in-house software and commercial packages. A) platform
11.A new system might have to interface with one or more _____, which are older systems that use outdated technology. A) legacy systems
12.A router is a device that connects network segments, determines the most efficient data path, and guides the flow of data. A) True
13.A server is a computer that supplies data, processing services, or other support to one or more computers, called clients. A) True
14.A system design where the server performs all the processing is described as _____. A) mainframe architecture
15.A thin client design locates all or most of the application processing logic at the client. A) False
16.A three-tier design includes a middle layer between the client and server that processes the client requests and translates them into data access commands that can be understood and carried out by the server. A) True
17.A web-based application encounters all of the connectivity and compatibility problems that typically arise when different hardware environments are involved. A) False
18.A(n) _____ is a web-based repository of information that anyone can access, contribute to, or modify. A) Wiki
19.A(n) _____ provides access for customers, employees, suppliers, and the public. A) corporate portal
20.An in-house solution usually requires a greater initial investment but provides more flexibility for a company that must adapt quickly in a dynamic e-commerce environment. A) True
21.An information system includes _____, which are programs that handle the input, manage the processing logic, and provide the required output. A) applications
22.As the size of a business changes, it is easier to alter the capability of a large-scale central server than it is to adjust the number of clients and the processing functions they perform. A) False
23. At the center of a star network is the _____, which manages the network and acts as a communications conduit for all network traffic. A) Switch
24.Batch processing means that data is managed in groups or batches. A) True
25.By the time the final design presentation is delivered, all necessary approvals should have been obtained from prior presentations, and the users and IT department should be onboard. A) True
26.Client/server architecture does involve performance issues that relate to the separation of server-based data and networked clients that must access the data. A) True
27.Cloud computing provides _____, which matches resources to needs at any given time. A) scaling on demand
28.Cloud computing requires less bandwidth than traditional client/server networks. A) False
29.Company-wide systems that connect one or more local area networks (LANs) or wide area networks (WANs) are called _____. A) Distributed Systems
30.Compared to mainframe architecture, distributed systems decrease concerns about data security and integrity because fewer individual clients require access to perform processing. A) False
31.Early computer systems were designed to handle data records individually. A) False
32.Even if a user’s Internet connection becomes unavailable, the user will still be able to access certain cloud-based services. A) False
33.In a _____, one or more powerful servers control the network, and departmental servers control lower levels of processing and network devices. A) hierarchical network
34.In a bus network, a single communication path connects the central server, departmental servers, workstations, and peripheral devices. A) True
35.In a client/server architecture, just as processing can be done at various places, data can be stored in more than one location using a _____. A) distributed database management system (DDBMS)
36.In a closed design, the remote user’s keystrokes are transmitted from his or her terminal to the mainframe, which responds by sending screen output back to the user’s screen. A) True
37.In a hierarchical network, one or more powerful servers control the entire network. A) True
38.In a multitier system, special utility software called _____ enables the tiers to communicate and pass data back and forth. A) middleware
39.In a typical client/server system, the server handles the entire user interface, including data entry, data query, and screen presentation logic. A) False
40.In a typical system design specification, in the _____ section, start-up processing, initial data entry or acquisition, user training requirements, and software test plans are specified. A) implementation requirements
41.In a typical system design specification, the _____ section contains the complete design for a new system, including the user interface, outputs, inputs, files, databases, and network specifications. A)system components
42.In a typical system design specification, the _____ section describes the constraints, or conditions, affecting a system, including any requirements that involve operations, hardware, systems software, or security. A) system environment
43.In addition to centralized data processing, the earliest systems performed all data input and output at a central location, often called a _____. A) data processing center
44.In contrast to a centralized system, a client/server design separates applications and data. A) True
45.In its wireless configuration, the _____ is similar to a hub in the local area network (LAN) star topology, except it provides network services to wireless clients instead of wired clients. A) Access Point
46.In the star network, each node connects to every other node. A) False
47.Many companies are extending internal enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to their suppliers and customers, using a concept called _____. A) supply chain management (SCM)
48.Many companies had an installed base of data, called _____, which was difficult to access and transport to a client/server environment. A) legacy data
49.Middleware can be seen as representing the slash in the term client/server. A) True
50.Most companies resolved the problems of stand-alone computing by joining clients into a _____ that allows sharing of data and hardware resources. A) Local Area Network (LAN)
51.Security is especially important when data or processing is performed at a centralized facility, rather than at remote locations. A) False
52.Some view Web 2.0 as a stepping stone toward the semantic web, called Web 3.0 by some, where the documents shared on the Internet have semantics and not just syntax. A) True
53.System architecture marks the end of the systems design phase of the SDLC. A) True
54.The _____ allows the expansion of wireless access over a wide area. A) Extended Service Set (ESS) topology
55.The _____ describes how data actually moves from an application on one computer to an application on another networked computer. A) OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model
56.The _____ standard uses multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) technology to boost performance. A) 802.11ac
57.The _____ was formed in 1999 to certify interoperability of wireless network products based on IEEE 802.11 specifications. A) Wi-Fi Alliance
58.The advantage of the application logic layer is that a three-tier design enhances overall performance by reducing the data server’s workload. A) True
59.The cloud computing concept envisions a cloud of remote computers that provide a total online software and data environment that is hosted by third parties. A) True
60.The system design specification is a document that presents the complete design for a new information system, along with _____ for completing the next SDLC phase — systems implementation. A) detailed costs
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