MIS Chapter 5

A location specified to include IT infrastructure such as​ storage, security, and system backup is called a​ ________.

A. SQL site

B. data mine

C. data center

D. service center

E. data management site

A​ ________ is a​ large-capacity, high-performance computer that can process large amounts of data very rapidly.

A. grid computer

B. mainframe

C. workstation

D. personal computer

E. supercomputer

Which statement about​ multi-tiered (N-tier)​ client/server networks is​ true?

A. The work of the entire network is balanced over several levels of servers.

B. Processing is handled by one large central computer.

C. Processing is split between clients and servers.

D. Processing is handled by​ multiple, geographically remote servers.

E.The work of the entire network is centralized.

The Windows operating system is an example of​ ______________ software.

A. application

B. system

C. DBMS

D. business intelligence

E. information

Software for managing business data​ (i.e., inventory) is known as​ _______________ software.

A. information

B. application

C. data management

D. business intelligence

E. systems

A common approach of networking multiple computers as opposed to a single computer is called​ ________.

A. distributed processing

B. centralized processing

C. systems processing

D. data processing

E. application processing

Which of the following is dedicated to managing HTML​ pages?

A. Web server

B. Application server

C. Page server

D. Processing server

E. HTML server

Which of the following is an upgrade to traditional HTML because it allows the addition of multimedia features​ (i.e., video) without cumbersome​ add-ons?

A. HTML5

B. XBRL

C. HTMLMedia

D. XHTML

E. HTMLPlus

Configuring a server to run a variety of instances of an operating system to appear like many different machines to the end user is an example of​ ________.

A. virtualization

B. customization

C. capacity planning

D. morphing

E. multiplexing

The Apple Watch is a new type of mobile digital computing called​ ________.

A. legacy computing

B. ​client-based computing

C. variable computing

D. light computing

E. wearable computing

All of the following software applications are available for​ Apple's smartwatch EXCEPT​ ________.

A. Evernote for notetaking

B. Linux for running web servers

C. PowerPoint for presentations

D. Salesforce Analytics for performance metrics

E. Invoice2go for time and billing

Lightweight portable devices such as small​ laptops, tablets, and​ smartphones, utilize​ ________ as the secondary storage technology.

A. magnetic cores

B. magnetic disks

C. optical drives

D. solid state drives

E. magnetic tape

Developing effective apps is considered a critical element to the successful adoption of​ ________.

A. ​radio-frequency identification​ (RFID)

B. database management systems​ (DBMS)

C. wearable computing

D. HTML documentation

E. legacy systems

Compared to​ in-house hosting,​ cloud-based hosting​ ________.

A. provides greater control over the location of data

B. minimizes the risk of investing in technology that will soon become obsolete

C. provides better​ disaster-preparedness capabilities

D. requires a significant amount of capital

E. results in​ in-depth visibility of security

In cloud​ computing, why are resources considered​ pooled?

A. Organizations use open source standards in the cloud.

B. Organizations share the same physical hardware through virtualization.

C. Organizations offer their services to each other free of charge.

D. Cloud computing enables users to modify a​ program's source code.

E. Organizations use the public Internet to create the appearance of private connections

Which term refers to connecting geographically remote computers in a single network to create a​ "virtual supercomputer"?

A. Cloud computing

B. Virtualization

C. Super computing

D. Utility computing

E. Grid computing

Why are legacy systems still​ used?

A. They can be run only on older mainframe computers.

B. They offer higher security than newer systems.

C. They integrate well using new Web services technologies.

D. They are too expensive to redesign.

E. They contain valuable data that would be lost during redesign.

Which term refers to products like Bluemix and​ Salesforce.com's Force.com?

A. Platform as a service​ (PaaS)

B. System as a service​ (SaaS)

C. Database as a service​ (DaaS)

D. Infrastructure as a service​ (Iaas)

E. Content as a service​ (CaaS)

Which of the following is a popular open source operating​ system?

A. Linux

B. MacOS

C. DBMS

D. DOS

E. Windows 10

___________ uniquely allows for​ presentation, communication, and the storage of data. It is often used to transfer data from one organization to another.

A. HTML5

B. XML

C. SOA

D. HTML

E. SLA

Which operating system does the iPad​ use?

A. Linux

B. iOS

C. Android

D. Chrome

E. Windows

Which type of software is created and updated by a worldwide community of programmers and is available for​ free?

A. Software packages

B. Open source software

C. Apps

D. Mashups

E. Outsourced software

Which of the following refers to the capability of a​ computer, product, or system to serve an increasing number of users without breaking​ down?

A. Scalability

B. Virtualization

C. Modifiability

D. Flexibility

E. Expandability

Which of the following is a software application that consists of interchangeable software components that integrate freely with other applications on the​ Internet?

A. Grid computing tool

B. Mashup

C. Integrated software

D. Software package

E. Utility program

Which model can be used to analyze the direct and indirect costs to help firms determine the actual cost of specific technology​ implementations?

A. Return on investment​ (ROI)

B. Total cost of ownership​ (TCO)

C. Breakeven point

D. Capacity planning

E.​ Cost-benefit analysis