30 Questions
What type of operating system is used on personal computers?
Nonmobile Client Operating System
What is the process called where one physical computer hosts multiple virtual computers?
Virtualization
Which operating system controls the activities of the virtual machines it hosts?
The host operating system
What type of virtualization involves a server hosting many versions of desktop operating systems?
Desktop virtualization
When you purchase software, what are you actually buying?
The right to use the program
What is a site license?
A license that allows you to install the software on all of your company's computers
What is the primary purpose of a switch in a network?
To detect the speed of connected devices and communicate at that speed
What is the key difference between the way communication speeds and memory sizes are expressed?
Communication speeds are expressed in bits, whereas memory sizes are expressed in bytes
What is the maximum speed supported by the IEEE 802.11 wireless protocol?
1.3 Gbps
What is the primary purpose of Bluetooth wireless technology?
To transmit data over short distances and replace cables
When you connect a SOHO LAN to the internet, what type of network are you connecting to?
A WAN
Which of the following is NOT a common way for a SOHO LAN or individual home/office computer to connect to the internet?
A fiber optic line
What is the primary purpose of the emerging digital firm described in the text?
To enable continuous, global business operations through digital networking and information management
Which of the following is NOT one of the six strategic business objectives that firms invest heavily in information systems to achieve?
Improved decision-making
The text mentions that in a digital firm, $any piece of info required to support key business decisions is available at any time and anywhere in the firm$. What does this suggest about the nature of information management in the digital firm?
Information is decentralized and accessible throughout the organization
How does the text describe the relationship between information technology and achieving strategic business objectives?
Information technology and strategic objectives are interdependent and mutually reinforcing
Which of the following is NOT identified in the text as a key corporate asset that is managed through digital means in a digital firm?
Organizational structure
The text discusses how digital firms enable 'time shifting' and 'space shifting' of business operations. What do these terms mean in this context?
Time shifting refers to conducting business asynchronously, while space shifting refers to conducting business in a virtual, digital space
Which of the following is NOT a function of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
Generating reports and visualizations directly from the DBMS interface
Which of the following statements about browser-based database applications is NOT true?
They are designed to work exclusively on a single user's local machine
What is the primary purpose of a data model in database development?
To represent the logical structure and relationships of the data
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Entity-Relationship (ER) data model?
It defines the physical storage structure of the database
What is the primary role of database applications in relation to a database?
To serve as an intermediary between users and the database data
Which of the following statements about user involvement in database development is true?
Developers must rely on users to understand their business environment and data needs
Which key characteristic of private clouds allows organizations to have physical control over some of their data?
Data storage on own infrastructure
What is the primary advantage of using a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) over a private cloud?
Increased security
What is the key limitation of private clouds mentioned in the text?
Inability to repurpose idle servers
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of private clouds mentioned in the text?
Allows repurposing of idle servers
What is the key difference between private clouds and Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) mentioned in the text?
VPCs are built on top of public cloud infrastructure
What is the primary purpose of using a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)?
To provide secure access to public cloud infrastructure
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