Systems Architecture

Multiple Choice 31. _____ translate(s) the logical design of an information system into a physical structure that includes hardware, software, network support, and processing methods. a. Legacy data b. Multipath design c. System architecture d. System file checkers ANSWER: c RATIONALE: System architecture translates the logical design of an information system into a physical structure that includes hardware, software, network support, processing methods, and security. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 317 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.01 - Provide a checklist of the nine issues to consider when selecting a system architecture NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Introduction KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/30/2019 3:37 PM 32. _____ establishes a company-wide strategy for IT resources and specific standards for data, processing, network, and user interface design. a. Legacy data modeling b. Stand-alone computing c. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) d. Scalability ANSWER: c RATIONALE: Many companies use enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to establish a company-wide strategy for using IT that includes a specific architecture, standards for data, processing, network, and user interface design. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 317 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.01 - Provide a checklist of the nine issues to consider when selecting a system architecture NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Architecture Checklist KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/30/2019 3:40 PM 33. 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. data frame b. platform c. bandwidth d. hub ANSWER: b RATIONALE: 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. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 317 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.01 - Provide a checklist of the nine issues to consider when selecting a system architecture NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Architecture Checklist KEYWORDS: Architecture Checklist DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2019 10:33 AM 34. Many companies are extending internal enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to their suppliers and customers, using a concept called _____. a. supply chain management (SCM) b. stand-alone computing c. cloud computing d. behavioral management ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Many companies are extending internal ERP systems to their suppliers and customers, using a concept called supply chain management (SCM). POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: QUESTION TYPE: HAS VARIABLES: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 318 Multiple Choice False SAD.12e.10.01 - Provide a checklist of the nine issues to consider when selecting a system architecture NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Architecture Checklist KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2019 10:34 AM 35. _____ is the measure of a system’s ability to expand, change, or downsize easily to meet the changing needs of a business enterprise. a. Transparency b. Scalability c. Redundancy d. Interoperability ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Scalability, sometimes also called extensibility, refers to a system’s ability to expand, change, or downsize to meet the changing needs of a business enterprise. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 319 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.01 - Provide a checklist of the nine issues to consider when selecting a system architecture NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Architecture Checklist KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2019 10:35 AM 36. An information system includes _____, which are programs that handle the input, manage the processing logic, and provide the required output. a. applications b. clients c. data frames d. magnetic tapes ANSWER: a RATIONALE: An information system includes applications, which are programs that handle the input, manage the processing logic, and provide the required output. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 319 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.01 - Provide a checklist of the nine issues to consider when selecting a system architecture NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Architecture Checklist KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2019 10:37 AM 37. A _____ follows Internet design protocols and enables a company to integrate new applications into its e-commerce strategy. a. web-centric architecture b. thin client c. data processing center d. corporate portal ANSWER: a RATIONALE: A web-centric architecture follows Internet design protocols and enables a company to integrate the new application into its e-commerce strategy. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 319 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.01 - Provide a checklist of the nine issues to consider when selecting a system architecture NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Architecture Checklist KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/30/2019 3:44 PM 38. A new system might have to interface with one or more _____, which are older systems that use outdated technology. a. enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems b. mission-critical systems c. legacy systems d. intrusion detection systems ANSWER: c RATIONALE: A new system might have to interface with one or more legacy systems, which are older systems that use outdated technology but still are functional. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 319 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.01 - Provide a checklist of the nine issues to consider when selecting a system architecture NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Architecture Checklist KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2019 10:40 AM 39. A(n) _____ provides access for customers, employees, suppliers, and the public. a. mainframe architecture b. corporate portal c. application server d. thick client ANSWER: b RATIONALE: A corporate portal can provide access for customers, employees, suppliers, and the public. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 320 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.01 - Provide a checklist of the nine issues to consider when selecting a system architecture NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Architecture Checklist KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2019 10:41 AM 40. A _____ is an entrance to a multifunction website. a. semantic web b. batch link c. portal d. protocol ANSWER: c RATIONALE: A portal is an entrance to a multifunction website. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 320 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.01 - Provide a checklist of the nine issues to consider when selecting a system architecture NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Architecture Checklist KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2019 10:44 AM 41. A system design where the server performs all the processing is described as _____. a. mainframe architecture b. dataflow architecture c. workstation architecture d. cache architecture ANSWER: a RATIONALE: The earliest servers were mainframe computers, and a system design where the server performs all the processing is described as mainframe architecture. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 321 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.02 - Describe the evolution of system architecture from mainframes to current designs NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: System Architecture: Then and Now KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2019 10:51 AM 42. In addition to centralized data processing, the earliest systems performed all data input and output at a central location, often called a _____. a. web-centric hub b. thin client c. data processing center d. portal ANSWER: RATIONALE: c In addition to centralized data processing, the earliest systems performed all data input and output at a central location, often called a data processing center. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 321 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.02 - Describe the evolution of system architecture from mainframes to current designs NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: System Architecture: Then and Now KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2019 10:54 AM 43. When an individual user works in _____, the workstation performs all the functions of a server by storing, accessing, and processing data as well as providing a user interface. a. safe mode b. stand-alone mode c. quirks mode d. mission-critical mode ANSWER: b RATIONALE: When an individual user works in stand-alone mode, the workstation performs all the functions of a server by storing, accessing, and processing data, as well as providing a user interface. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 322 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.02 - Describe the evolution of system architecture from mainframes to current designs NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: System Architecture: Then and Now KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2019 10:56 AM 44. Most companies resolved the problems of stand-alone computing by joining clients into a _____ that allows sharing of data and hardware resources. a. storage area network (SAN) b. wide area network (WAN) c. desk area network (DAN) d. local area network (LAN) ANSWER: d RATIONALE: As technology became available, companies resolved the problems of stand-alone computing by joining clients into a local area network (LAN) that allows sharing of data and hardware resources. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 322 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.02 - Describe the evolution of system architecture from mainframes to current designs NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: System Architecture: Then and Now KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2019 10:58 AM 45. A _____ design locates all or most of the processing logic on the server. a. thin client b. batch client c. topological client d. portal client ANSWER: a RATIONALE: A thin client design locates all or most of the processing logic at the server. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 325 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.03 - Explain client/server architecture, including tiers, costbenefit issues, and performance NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Client/Server Designs KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/30/2019 3:49 PM 46. Company-wide systems that connect one or more local area networks (LANs) or wide area networks (WANs) are called _____. a. legacy systems b. distributed systems c. web-centric systems d. mission-critical systems ANSWER: RATIONALE: b Company-wide systems that connect one or more LANs or WANs are called distributed systems. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 322 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.02 - Describe the evolution of system architecture from mainframes to current designs NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: System Architecture: Then and Now KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2019 9:19 PM 47. The term "_____" generally refers to systems that divide processing between one or more networked clients and a central server. a. fat client b. glueware c. client/server d. missioncritical ANSWER: c RATIONALE: The term client/server generally refers to systems that divide processing between one or more networked clients and a central server. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 323 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.03 - Explain client/server architecture, including tiers, costbenefit issues, and performance NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Client/Server Designs KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/30/2019 3:52 PM 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 b. advanced data c. primary data d. qualitative data ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Many companies had an installed base of data, called legacy data, which was difficult to access and transport to a client/server environment. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 324 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.03 - Explain client/server architecture, including tiers, costbenefit issues, and performance NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Client/Server Designs KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2019 9:27 PM 49. In a multitier system, special utility software called _____ enables the tiers to communicate and pass data back and forth. a. shareware b. middleware c. groupware d. malware ANSWER: b RATIONALE: In a multitier system, special software called middleware enables the tiers to communicate and pass data back and forth. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 326 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.03 - Explain client/server architecture, including tiers, costbenefit issues, and performance NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Client/Server Designs KEYWORDS: DATE CREATED: DATE MODIFIED: Bloom’s: Remember 1/30/2019 11:39 AM 4/27/2019 9:32 PM 50. 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 data frame b. distributed supply chain management (DSCM) scheme c. distributed database management system (DDBMS) d. distributed data dictionary ANSWER: c RATIONALE: Just as processing can be done at various places, data can be stored in more than one location using a distributed database management system (DDBMS). POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 327 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.03 - Explain client/server architecture, including tiers, costbenefit issues, and performance NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Client/Server Designs KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2019 9:37 PM 51. _____ is the amount of data that can be transferred in a fixed time period. a. Resolution b. Dimensionality c. Topology d. Bandwidth ANSWER: d RATIONALE: Bandwidth is the amount of data that can be transferred in a fixed time period. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 329 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.04 - Discuss the impact of the cloud computing and the Internet on system architecture NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: The Impact of the Internet KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2019 9:39 PM 52. Cloud computing provides _____, which matches resources to needs at any given time. a. roaming service b. scaling on demand c. a point-of-sale (POS) terminal d. resource management ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Cloud computing provides scaling on demand, which matches resources to needs at any given time. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 328 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.04 - Discuss the impact of the cloud computing and the Internet on system architecture NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: The Impact of the Internet KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/30/2019 3:56 PM 53. A(n) _____ is a web-based repository of information that anyone can access, contribute to, or modify. a. blog b. iOS c. wiki d. portal ANSWER: c RATIONALE: A wiki is a web-based repository of information that anyone can access, contribute to, or modify. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 329 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.04 - Discuss the impact of the cloud computing and the Internet on system architecture NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: The Impact of the Internet KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/30/2019 9:00 PM 54. When developing e-business systems, an in-house solution usually requires a _____ for a company that must adapt quickly in a dynamic e-commerce environment. a. smaller initial investment and provides more flexibility b. smaller initial investment but provides less flexibility c. greater initial investment but provides more flexibility d. greater initial investment and provides less flexibility ANSWER: c RATIONALE: 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. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 330 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.05 - Compare in-house ecommerce development with packaged solutions and service providers NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Ecommerce Architecture KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/30/2019 3:58 PM 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 b. five forces model c. object-oriented database model d. subscription model ANSWER: a RATIONALE: The OSI model describes how data moves from an application on one computer to an application on another networked computer. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 334 QUESTION TYPE: HAS VARIABLES: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Multiple Choice False SAD.12e.10.07 - Describe network models, including hierarchical, bus, ring, star, and mesh models NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Network Models KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2019 9:45 PM 56. The way a network is configured is called the _____. a. network orientation b. network baseline c. network topology d. network index ANSWER: c RATIONALE: The way a network is configured is called the network topology. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 335 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.07 - Describe network models, including hierarchical, bus, ring, star, and mesh models NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Network Models KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2019 9:46 PM 57. _____ describes the actual network cabling and connections. a. Logical topology b. Bus topology c. Star topology d. Physical topology ANSWER: d RATIONALE: Physical topology describes the actual network cabling and connections. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 335 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: False SAD.12e.10.07 - Describe network models, including hierarchical, bus, ring, star, and mesh models NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Network Models KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/28/2019 10:53 AM 58. _____ describes the way the components in a network interact. a. Interactive topology b. Physical topology c. Engagement topology d. Logical topology ANSWER: d RATIONALE: Logical topology describes the way the components interact. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 335 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.07 - Describe network models, including hierarchical, bus, ring, star, and mesh models NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Network Models KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/28/2019 10:54 AM 59. In a _____, one or more powerful servers control the network, and departmental servers control lower levels of processing and network devices. a. hierarchical network b. star network c. bus network d. ring network ANSWER: a RATIONALE: In a hierarchical network one or more powerful servers control the entire network. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 335 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: False SAD.12e.10.07 - Describe network models, including hierarchical, bus, ring, star, and mesh models NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Network Models KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/28/2019 10:55 AM 60. A disadvantage of a bus network is that _____. a. performance can decline as more users and devices are added b. devices cannot be attached or detached without disturbing the rest of the network c. failure in one workstation necessarily affects other workstations on the network d. data flows in only one direction from one computer to the next ANSWER: a RATIONALE: One major disadvantage of a bus network is that overall performance declines as more users and devices are added, because all message traffic must flow along the central bus. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 336 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.07 - Describe network models, including hierarchical, bus, ring, star, and mesh models NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Network Models KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/28/2019 10:57 AM 61. A _____ resembles a group of computers in which data flows in only one direction from one device to the next. a. hierarchical network b. star network c. bus network d. ring network ANSWER: d RATIONALE: A ring network resembles a circle where the data flows in only one direction from one device to the next. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: QUESTION TYPE: HAS VARIABLES: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 336 Multiple Choice False SAD.12e.10.07 - Describe network models, including hierarchical, bus, ring, star, and mesh models NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Network Models KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/30/2019 4:03 PM 62. At the center of a star network is the _____, which manages the network and acts as a communications conduit for all network traffic. a. log b. scale c. switch d. portal ANSWER: c RATIONALE: At the center of a star network is the switch, which manages the network and acts as a communications conduit for all network traffic. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 337 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.07 - Describe network models, including hierarchical, bus, ring, star, and mesh models NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Network Models KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/28/2019 11:05 AM 63. 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. local area network (LAN) b. wireless local area network (WLAN) c. metropolitan area network (MAN) d. storage area network (SAN) ANSWER: b RATIONALE: A wireless local area network (WLAN) is relatively inexpensive to install and is well suited to workgroups and users who are not anchored to a specific desk or location. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 338 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.09 - Describe wireless networking, including wireless standards, topologies, and trends NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Network Models KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/28/2019 11:11 AM 64. Wireless network speed is measured in _____. a. Bps (bits per second) b. Kbps (kilobytes per second) c. Gbps (gigabits per second) d. Tbps (terabytes per second) ANSWER: c RATIONALE: Wireless network speed is measured in megabits per second (Mbps) or gigabits per second (Gbps). POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 338 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.09 - Describe wireless networking, including wireless standards, topologies, and trends NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Wireless Networks KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/28/2019 11:13 AM 65. The _____ standard uses multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) technology to boost performance. a. 802.11a b. 802.11b c. 802.11cn d. 802.11ac ANSWER: d RATIONALE: The 802.11ac standard uses multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) technology to boost performance. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 339 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.09 - Describe wireless networking, including wireless standards, topologies, and trends NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Wireless Networks KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/28/2019 11:15 AM 66. _____ relies on collective data paths to increase bandwidth and range. a. Supply chain management (SCM) b. Microsoft Visio c. Bluetooth d. Multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) technology ANSWER: d RATIONALE: MIMO relies on multiple data paths, also called multipath design, to increase bandwidth and range. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 339 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.09 - Describe wireless networking, including wireless standards, topologies, and trends NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Wireless Networks KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/28/2019 11:16 AM 67. Which configuration has a central wireless device that is used to serve all wireless clients? a. The Basic Service Set (BSS) b. A point-of-sale (POS) terminal c. A data frame d. The OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model ANSWER: a RATIONALE: The Basic Service Set (BSS) has a central wireless device, called an access point or wireless access point (WAP), is used to serve all wireless clients. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 339 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.09 - Describe wireless networking, including wireless standards, topologies, and trends NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Wireless Networks KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/28/2019 11:18 AM 68. 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. Wi-Fi Alliance b. access point c. fat client d. data frame ANSWER: b RATIONALE: The access point is similar to a hub in the LAN star topology, except it provides network services to wireless clients instead of wired clients. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 339 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.09 - Describe wireless networking, including wireless standards, topologies, and trends NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Wireless Networks KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/28/2019 11:20 AM 69. The _____ allows the expansion of wireless access over a wide area. a. Basic Service Set (BSS) topology b. Extended Service Set (ESS) topology c. physical topology d. logical topology ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Using an ESS topology, wireless access can be expanded over a larger area. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 339 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.09 - Describe wireless networking, including wireless standards, topologies, and trends NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Wireless Networks KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/28/2019 11:24 AM 70. The _____ was formed in 1999 to certify interoperability of wireless network products based on IEEE 802.11 specifications. a. Wi-Fi Alliance b. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) c. World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) d. Wi-MAX ANSWER: a RATIONALE: The Wi-Fi Alliance was formed in 1999 to certify interoperability of wireless network products based on IEEE 802.11 specifications. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 339 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.09 - Describe wireless networking, including wireless standards, topologies, and trends NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Wireless Networks KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/28/2019 11:25 AM 71. A form of wireless transmission called _____ is very popular for short-distance wireless communication that does not require high power. a. Bluetooth b. Microsoft Visio c. multipath design d. Wi-MAX ANSWER: RATIONALE: a In addition to Wi-Fi, another form of wireless transmission called Bluetooth is very popular for short-distance wireless communication that does not require high power. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 339 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.09 - Describe wireless networking, including wireless standards, topologies, and trends NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Wireless Networks KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/28/2019 11:27 AM 72. 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. access points b. web-based components c. detailed costs d. data frames ANSWER: c RATIONALE: The system design specification is a document that presents the complete design for the new information system, along with detailed costs, staffing, and scheduling for completing the next SDLC phase—systems implementation. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 341 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.10 - Explain the final activities in the systems design phase NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Systems Design Completion KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/28/2019 11:29 AM 73. 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 b. system summaries c. implementation requirements d. implementation environments ANSWER: a RATIONALE: The system components section contains the complete design for the new system, including the user interface, outputs, inputs, files, databases, and network specifications. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 341 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.10 - Explain the final activities in the systems design phase NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Systems Design Completion KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/28/2019 11:31 AM 74. 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. time and cost estimates b. system environment c. executive summary d. implementation requirements ANSWER: b RATIONALE: In a typical system design specification, the system environment section describes the constraints, or conditions, affecting a system, including any requirements that involve operations, hardware, systems software, or security. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 341 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.10 - Explain the final activities in the systems design phase NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Systems Design Completion KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/28/2019 11:37 AM 75. 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. system environment b. executive summary c. system components d. implementation requirements ANSWER: d RATIONALE: In a typical system design specification, in the implementation requirements section, start-up processing, initial data entry or acquisition, user training requirements, and software test plans are specified. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 342 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.10.10 - Explain the final activities in the systems design phase NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Systems Design Completion KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:39 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/28/2019 11:39 AM