MISY 3310 Exam 2 | Questions with Verified Answers
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MISY 3310 Exam 2 | Questions with Verified Answers A location specified to include IT infrastructure such as storage, security, and system backup is called a ________. data center Why are legacy systems still used? They are too expensive to redesign. A ________ is a large-capacity, high-performan...
A location specified to include IT infrastructure such as storage, security, and system
backup is called a ________.
data center
Why are legacy systems still used?
They are too expensive to redesign.
A ________ is a large-capacity, high-performance computer that can process large
amounts of data very rapidly.
Mainframe
Which statement about multi-tiered (N-tier) client/server networks is TRUE?
The work of the entire network is balanced over several levels of servers.
A common approach of networking multiple computers as opposed to a single computer
is called ________ processing.
Distributed
Which of the following is dedicated to managing HTML pages?
Web server
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 ________.
Virtualization
The Apple Watch is a ________ computing device that operates on a mobile digital
platform.
Wearable
The bring your own device (BYOD) movement, in which personal hardware devices
become integrated into business organizations, is one aspect of the ________.
consumerization of IT
Lightweight portable devices such as small laptops, tablets, and smartphones, utilize
________ as the secondary storage technology.
solid state drives
________ computing is a model of computing in which computer processing, storage,
software, and other services are provided as a shared pool of virtualized resources over
a network.
, Cloud
Compared to in-house hosting, cloud-based hosting ________.
minimizes the risk of investing in technology that will soon become obsolete
In cloud computing, why are resources considered pooled?
Organizations share the same physical hardware through virtualization.
Which term refers to connecting geographically remote computers in a single network to
create a "virtual supercomputer"?
Grid computing
Which term refers to products like Microsoft's Azure and Salesforce.com's Salesforce?
Platform as a service (PaaS)
The Windows operating system is an example of ______________ software.
System
Software for managing business data (i.e., inventory) is known as _______________
software.
data management
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?
HTML5
Contemporary PC operating systems and application software use a ________, which
makes extensive use of icons, buttons, bars, and boxes to perform tasks.
graphical user interface
___________ uniquely allows for presentation, communication, and the storage of data.
It is often used to transfer data from one organization to another.
XML
Which type of software is created and updated by a worldwide community of
programmers and is available for free?
Open source software
Which of the following is a software application that consists of interchangeable
software components that integrate freely with other applications on the Internet?
Mashup
To manage their relationship with an outsourcer, firms will need a(n) ________ which
defines the specific responsibilities of the service provider as well as the customer.
service level agreement (SLA)
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