MIS Chapter 6 – Flashcards with Answers

"Reuse" is a benefit of service-oriented architecture because it supports: a) Using sensitive data again and again b) The breaking apart of functionality into small services that can be used by many different systems c) Access to servers from many locations. d) The selection of a specific computing device by each employee. e) Reliable capacity-on-demand

Google Maps is a web mapping service that provides street maps and directions. A Google Maps component can be added to a business's web site to provide customers directions to the business location. This use of Google's service by a business is an example of __________. a) Centralized architecture b) Decentralized architecture c) Service-oriented architecture d) Internet-based architecture e) Enterprise architecture

Valero's growth required a change to its IT architecture. SOA was chosen by Valero because Valero: a) Needs flexibility to efficiently integrate new applications with existing independent systems b) Wants to eliminate the dependency on its ERP system. c) Needs to upgrade its infrastructure components to meet the increased IT demands. d) Believes that SOA provides the appropriate level of security it did not have with its original architecture. e) Benefits from standardizing on the SAP suite of products and reducing its reliance on multiple vendors.

The architecture that the large oil company Valero adopted enables the company to build applications from components and realize gains as a result of this flexibility. The architecture is called: a) Centralized b) Decentralized c) Service-oriented d) Internet-based e) Mainframe

A manager must know enough about the IT architecture and IT infrastructure so that he or she can: a) Select the correct wireless provider. b) Make realistic use of IT and know what to expect from IT. c) Choose the appropriate IT infrastructure components. d) Limit future business options. e) Ensure a rigid IT structure.

Which of the following best describes cloud computing? a) Virtual desktop computing b) Lightweight software that takes up little storage space c) Computing services that can be accessed on demand across the Internet d) The World Wide Web e) Mobile-based social IT

The components of enterprise architecture are: shared data, the linking and automation technology used to share the data, the people who are served by the system and: ______________, a) Enterprise software b) A centralized architecture c) IT systems d) Core business processes e) A framework

This architecture is a complex framework whose main objective is to map how the organization's IT supports the business processes. a. Centralized architecture b. Decentralized architecture c. Service-oriented architecture d. Web-based architecture e. Enterprise architecture

This provides a blueprint for translating a business strategy into a plan for IS. a) IS infrastructure b) IS architecture c) ERP systems d) Centralized architecture e) SOA

The IT infrastructure components should be evaluated based on their expected financial value. All of the following are used to evaluate the financial value of IT components EXCEPT for the: a) Usability b) Risks c) Benefits d) Costs e) Maintenance

The type of architecture where larger software programs are broken down into services which are then connected to each other, in a process called orchestration, is called: a) SOA b) ERP c) SAP d) ISP e) OSP

Mary from sales is asking about the plan to implement Salesforce.com's application. You explain to her that you are in the process of getting technical specifications and pricing so that you can move forward with the rollout. This would be part of which of the following plans? a) IT architecture b) IT infrastructure c) System architecture d) Server upgrade program e) IT strategy

Marketing has repeatedly asked the IT department about the possibility of aligning the new marketing plan with the company's web site. They would like the new web site to be able to support more active content and permit customers to query an online catalog. You let them know that this is currently being considered and that you're determining if this new business strategy can be translated into a viable plan of action. This would be part of which of the following? a) IT architecture b) IT infrastructure c) System architecture d) Server upgrade program e) IT strategy

The type of software used in SOA architecture is often referred to as what? a) Services-oriented architecture b) Software-as-a-service c) Systems software d) Software-as-an-architecture e) System-as-a-service

Which type of computer/IT architecture is limited to a central computer system? a) Mainframe b) Web-services c) Peer-to-peer d) Wireless e) Server-to-server

_______________________ is the architecture where significant hardware, software and possibly even data elements reside on the Internet. a) Internet-oriented architecture b) TCP/IP architecture c) Web-based architecture d) Mobile architecture e) Centralized architecture

A small company in Des Moines wants to set up an IT architecture for its workforce. The company recently moved to an older building that has solid walls and ceilings. Furthermore, most of the staff likes the flexibility of moving around the open office space to perform work on their laptops. Which communication architecture makes most sense for this company? a) Mainframe b) Web-services c) Peer-to-peer d) Wireless e) Server-to-server

All of the following are IT platforms EXCEPT for the _________. a) iPhone platform b) Android platform c) Windows platform d) MS Office platform e) Mac platform

A computer's hardware and ____________ specify its platform. a) system software b) software applications c) hardware d) storage e) mobility

Understanding the life span of the IT infrastructure and architecture is called? a) IT life cycle b) Strategic timeframe c) Architecture life cycle d) IT life span e) System timeframe

Hypercompetition implies that any architecture must be designed with maximum scalability and _____________ to ensure it can handle the imminent business changes. a) modularity b) speed c) flexibility d) sustainability e) availability

During an ice storm, JetBlue Airlines had an IT infrastructure that demonstrated which one of the following technical issues? a) Security b) Scalability c) Adaptability d) Maintainability e) Standardization

Risks associated with cloud computing include all of the following EXCEPT: a) Increased dependency on third-party suppliers b) Security c) Lack of standards for virtual infrastructures d) Retooling existing applications to move to the cloud e) Scalability

All of the following are reasons why a company may choose to use cloud computing for its IT infrastructure EXCEPT: a) Cost savings b) Speed to provision additional capacity c) Reduce dependency on third-party suppliers d) Consolidation of servers and even the elimination of a data center e) Reduce server maintenance costs

Using a cloud service from Amazon.com, the New York Times was able to a) Establish a strong social media presence. b) Virtualize its mobile application. c) Quickly digitize old articles without needing to purchase additional infrastructure components. d) Build a web-based application to search past articles for keywords e) Standardize its virtualization infrastructure.