21 Questions
Which type of multi-user DBMS architecture is characterized by a 'Fat' client, requiring considerable resources on the client's computer to run effectively?
Three-tier client-server
What is the main advantage of the traditional two-tier client-server multi-user DBMS architecture?
Wider access to existing databases
Which component of the n-Tier client-server architecture provides network connection management, access to all database servers, and database connection pooling?
Application servers
What is the main purpose of middleware in multi-user DBMS architectures?
Communication between disparate applications
Which statement best describes web services?
Web services support interoperable machine-to-machine interaction over a network.
In a multi-user DBMS architecture, which setup involves one computer with a single CPU and a number of terminals?
Teleprocessing
What is the primary disadvantage of the File-Server architecture in multi-user DBMS setups?
Multiple instances of DBMS on each workstation
Which architecture involves the distribution of processing across the network in a multi-user DBMS setup?
Distributed DBMSs
Which multi-user DBMS architecture results in significant network traffic as a primary disadvantage?
File-Server
In a multi-user DBMS setup, which architecture requires one computer with a single CPU and dumb user terminals?
Teleprocessing
In a multi-user DBMS architecture, which setup involves one computer with a single CPU and a number of terminals?
Teleprocessing
What is the primary disadvantage of the File-Server architecture in multi-user DBMS setups?
Significant network traffic
Which type of multi-user DBMS architecture is characterized by a 'Fat' client, requiring considerable resources on the client's computer to run effectively?
Client-Server
In a multi-user DBMS setup, which architecture requires one computer with a single CPU and dumb user terminals?
Teleprocessing
Which architecture involves the distribution of processing across the network in a multi-user DBMS setup?
Distributed processing
Which component of the n-Tier client-server architecture provides network connection management, access to all database servers, and database connection pooling?
Application server
What is the primary advantage of the three-tier client-server architecture in multi-user DBMS setups?
Increased consistency
Which component of the n-Tier client-server architecture provides network connection management, access to all database servers, and database connection pooling?
Application servers
What is the main purpose of middleware in multi-user DBMS architectures?
Mediating software communication
Which type of multi-user DBMS architecture is characterized by a 'Fat' client, requiring considerable resources on the client's computer to run effectively?
Traditional two-tier client-server
What is the primary disadvantage of the File-Server architecture in multi-user DBMS setups?
Significant network traffic
This quiz covers topics related to database architectures and their integration with web services. It includes client-server architectures, n-tier architectures, cloud computing, data as a service, and technological standards for web services.
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