Architectural Choices in System Execution Platforms

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What is the recommended architecture if you plan to run your system on the cloud with users accessing it over the Internet?

  • Service-oriented architecture (correct)
  • Multi-tier architecture
  • Microservices architecture
  • Client-server architecture

When considering the database choice, what is a key difference between relational databases and NoSQL databases?

  • Cost effectiveness
  • Data organization (correct)
  • Query performance
  • Scalability

For a business system that runs on local servers, which architecture is often more appropriate according to the text?

  • Client-server architecture
  • Microservices architecture
  • Multi-tier architecture (correct)
  • Service-oriented architecture

In the context of technology choices, what should be considered when deciding on the database type?

<p>Data organization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When deciding on the platform for delivering a product, what components should be taken into account?

<p>Front-end technologies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Should you use dedicated in-house servers or design your system to run on a public cloud is a consideration related to which architectural aspect?

<p>Architectural scalability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal role of architectural descriptions?

<p>To provide a basis for the development team to discuss system organization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In software architecture, what does system decomposition involve?

<p>Analyzing architectural components as finer-grain components (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What non-functional system properties are influenced by the architecture of a software system?

<p>Reliability, efficiency, and security (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are informal architectural diagrams considered effective in architectural description?

<p>They are fast and easy to draw and share (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For web-based systems, what common layered structure is often observed?

<p>User interface layers, application-specific layers, and a database layer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can one minimize complexity in software design according to the text?

<p>By separating concerns and avoiding functional duplication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When decomposing a system into components, what should you try to avoid to reduce software complexity?

<p>Sharing data between components (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason for localizing relationships between components A and B in the same module?

<p>To simplify understanding of relationships (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What guideline should be followed to reduce complexity when components A and B depend on some other component?

<p>Opt for local data usage instead of shared dependencies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does complexity increase when components A and B share dependencies on another component or data?

<p>Changes impact both A and B differently (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In layered architectures, why are each layer considered separately from others?

<p>For better modularity and isolation of concerns (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of reducing shared dependencies between components in a system architecture?

<p>To simplify understanding of dependencies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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