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What are software development methodologies? Correct answer: Methods to divide tasks related to software creation and deployment into tasks targeted at building better products with stronger product management guidelines and techniques. An expansion of the scope of a project. , Not Selected Dev...

What are software development methodologies? Correct answer: Methods to divide tasks related to software creation and deployment into tasks targeted at building better products with stronger product management guidelines and techniques. An expansion of the scope of a project. , Not Selected Developing work continually and iteratively, with a goal of more frequent product rollouts and constant improvement across smaller components of the larger project. , Not Selected An approach to organizing and managing agile projects that breaks deliverables into "sprints." , Not Selected None of the above are true. , Not Selected **Results for question 2.** 2 2 / 2 points \_\_\_\_\_ are software systems designed to support interoperable machine-to-machine interaction over a network. Business intelligence systems , Not Selected Scripting languages , Not Selected Correct answer: Web services Client applications , Not Selected Server applications , Not Selected **Results for question 3.** 3 2 / 2 points As an IT leader in a fast-growing technology start-up, which software development methodology would you implement to ensure your firm can make adjustments when necessary? whirlpool development , Not Selected nible development , Not Selected waterfall development , Not Selected technical development , Not Selected Correct answer: agile development **Results for question 4.** 4 2 / 2 points Many of Volkswagon's EV rollout gaffes were common to other major software rollouts, but they were exacerbated by standard practices in the auto industry. Correct answer: True False , Not Selected **Results for question 5.** 5 2 / 2 points Which of the following functions is likely to be performed by enterprise software? presentation creation , Not Selected Correct answer: inventory tracking Internet browsing , Not Selected Spreadsheet accounting , Not Selected Word processing , Not Selected **Results for question 6.** 6 2 / 2 points An [         ] is an application that includes an editor, a debugger, and a compiler, among other tools. operating system , Not Selected enterprise programming suite , Not Selected agile programming language , Not Selected XML file , Not Selected Correct answer: integrated development environment **Results for question 7.** 7 2 / 2 points \_\_\_\_\_ refers to a precise set of instructions that tell the computer hardware what to do. Memory , Not Selected Correct answer: A program Output , Not Selected A logicgram , Not Selected Input , Not Selected **Results for question 8.** 8 2 / 2 points Software for electric vehicles (EVs) requires at least ten times as much [         ] as cars with regular combustion engines. Correct answer: code power , Not Selected regulation , Not Selected security features , Not Selected none of the above , Not Selected **Results for question 9.** 9 2 / 2 points Which of the following is not an example of application software? Adobe Photoshop , Not Selected TikTok , Not Selected Firefox , Not Selected Canvas , Not Selected Correct answer: Microsoft Windows **Results for question 10.** 10 0 / 2 points Organizations that have created a robust set of Web services and APIs around their processes and procedures are often said to have a service-dependent architecture. Incorrect answer: True False , Not Selected **Results for question 11.** 11 2 / 2 points ERP systems and enterprise software should be configured to use different database systems to avoid the problem of data inconsistency. True , Not Selected Correct answer: False **Results for question 12.** 12 2 / 2 points What are the implications for firms that do not have common database systems with consistent formats across their enterprise? They avoid aggregation of diverse data sets and data repositories. , Not Selected They save the costs associated with system integration. , Not Selected They avoid the risk of data loss and redundancy. , Not Selected Correct answer: They have a much harder time managing their value chain efficiently. They leverage economies of scale by serving more customers. , Not Selected **Results for question 13.** 13 2 / 2 points Specialty devices like video game consoles, television set-top boxes, Kindles, and smart appliances typically need an operating system like Microsoft Windows or MacOS. True , Not Selected Correct answer: False **Results for question 14.** 14 2 / 2 points LLMs can generate: rap song lyrics , Not Selected movie scripts , Not Selected homework essays , Not Selected computer programming code , Not Selected Correct answer: all of the above **Results for question 15.** 15 2 / 2 points Which of the following is an example of computer hardware? an operating system , Not Selected Correct answer: a video game console an application , Not Selected an ERP system , Not Selected a webpage The scalability of a software product is defined as the capability to continue operations even if a component fails. , Not Selected long-term market viability of a software product. , Not Selected Correct answer: ability to be easily expanded to manage workload increases. ability to take advantage of complementary products developed for a prior generation of technology. , Not Selected ability to replace a technically superior product upon release to the market. , Not Selected **Results for question 2.** 2 2 / 2 points Less popular open source products are not likely to attract the community of users and contributors necessary to help improve these products over time. This situation reiterates the belief that \_\_\_\_\_ are a key to success. commoditization of services , Not Selected proprietary products , Not Selected unification of services , Not Selected branded products , Not Selected Correct answer: network effects **Results for question 3.** 3 2 / 2 points Conventional software firms treat their intellectual property as closely guarded secrets and almost never provide the source code for their commercial software products. Correct answer: True False , Not Selected **Results for question 4.** 4 0 / 2 points Software automating proprietary processes considered vital to an organization's competitive advantage are often excellent candidates for running via SaaS efforts, since SaaS vendors have additional expertise on organizational functions gleaned from knowledge of working with a vast number of customers. Incorrect answer: True False , Not Selected **Results for question 5.** 5 2 / 2 points Installing a complex set of an organization's legacy systems on someone else's hardware can be a brutal challenge. For that reason, we can expect most cloud computing efforts to focus on improving the quality of the legacy code. , Not Selected minimizing the cost of bringing on experienced consultants. , Not Selected the development of emulator software. , Not Selected Correct answer: new software development projects. finding a vendor with the most cost-effective and highest-performing new computing hardware. , Not Selected **Results for question 6.** 6 2 / 2 points All of the costs associated with the design, development, testing, implementation, documentation, training, and maintenance of a software system are collectively termed as: total vendor bid price , Not Selected cost return on investment , Not Selected net price of acquisition , Not Selected upfront cost of ownership , Not Selected Correct answer: total cost of ownership **Results for question 7.** 7 2 / 2 points Vendors who use open source as part of their product offerings can expect to bring new products to the market faster because Correct answer: they can skip whole segments of the software development process. open source products have lower product lifecycles. , Not Selected the open source nature of the products ensures they don't have to conduct debugging tests. , Not Selected the large number of people who look at the code help speed up product development. , Not Selected open source software programming is based on simpler code than commercial products. , Not Selected **Results for question 8.** 8 2 / 2 points Cloud computing is not typically suited for situations Correct answer: where complex legacy systems have to be ported. characterized by limited-time tasks. , Not Selected with no existing regulatory compliance issues. , Not Selected involving offloading of expensive computing tasks. , Not Selected where pricing economics favor buying over renting. , Not Selected **Results for question 9.** 9 2 / 2 points Which of the following is one of the sources of revenue for open source vendors? selling open source products at prices well below commercial products , Not Selected claiming royalties on software based on open source code , Not Selected marketing versions of open source software masked as proprietary software , Not Selected Correct answer: selling support and consulting services licensing OSS for incorporation into subsequent open source products , Not Selected **Results for question 10.** 10 2 / 2 points App developers often lament the \_\_\_\_\_ created within apps where data is more tightly controlled by a service provider and where firms must comply to the usage policies of the platform provided. sharing restrictions , Not Selected Correct answer: walled garden security vulnerabilities , Not Selected user resistance , Not Selected developer royalties , Not Selected **Results for question 11.** 11 2 / 2 points Cloud vendors that are hosting hardware, operating system, database, and other software, which clients can then use to build their own applications, are said to be providing: cloud as a service , Not Selected Correct answer: platform as a service infrastructure as a service , Not Selected software as a service , Not Selected hardware as a service , Not Selected **Results for question 12.** 12 2 / 2 points Which of the following statements regarding cloud computing is true? Cloud computing discourages innovation and therefore changes the desired skills mix and job outlook for IS workers. , Not Selected Cloud computing has shifted power towards venture firms in those industries that had previously needed little startup capital. , Not Selected Correct answer: Cloud computing has led to decreased hardware and software sales at many firms, while increasing service expenses. Cloud computing has raised the barriers for entry to new entrants to the information technology markets. , Not Selected Cloud computing does not alter the margin structure for many in the computing industry. , Not Selected **Results for question 13.** 13 2 / 2 points Which of the following was considered a contributor to vulnerabilities in the OpenSSL security product, known as the Heartbleed bug? There was no commercial entity overseeing the project. , Not Selected Developers failed to see a major incompatibility with versions of the Windows operating system and popular web browsers. , Not Selected OpenSSL was bleeding edge technology at the time and very few websites were using it. , Not Selected Anonymous hackers intentionally modified the open-source Heartbeat code and uploaded their unsecure version to the Internet, which became widely used. , Not Selected Correct answer: Few developers were actually working on the project, so the idea that "given enough eyeballs, all bugs will be found" wasn't true. **Results for question 14.** 14 2 / 2 points Which of the following is not true about apps and the app economy? Apps have been criticized as creating consumer switching costs vs. browser-based alternatives. , Not Selected Correct answer: App store access is limited to industrialized nations with large smartphone user populations. Apps have been vital to the rise of several high-valued efforts, including Uber, Instagram, and WhatsApp. , Not Selected Apps developed for one platform typically cannot be used on another platform. , Not Selected App stores are "always open." , Not Selected **Results for question 15.** 15 2 / 2 points Cloud computing refers to designing microprocessors with two or more calculating processor cores on the same piece of silicon. , Not Selected a technology that can make a single computer behave like many separate computers. , Not Selected designing computers with many microprocessors that work together, simultaneously, to solve problems. , Not Selected manufacturing semiconductors as a stack of multiple, interconnected layers instead of in one flat plane. , Not Selected Correct answer: replacing computing resources with services provided over the Internet. Random occurrences in data mining results can be detected by dividing the data and building a model with one portion and using another portion to verify the results. True False , Not Selected **Results for question 2.** 2 2 / 2 points In many organizations, the majority of available data is not exploited to their advantage. True False , Not Selected **Results for question 3.** 3 2 / 2 points \_\_\_\_\_ refers to the process of combining aspects of reporting, data exploration and ad hoc queries, and sophisticated data modeling and analysis. Enterprise resource planning , Not Selected Business intelligence Holistic systemization , Not Selected Logistics , Not Selected Big Data , Not Selected **Results for question 4.** 4 2 / 2 points \_\_\_\_\_ refer to databases focused on addressing the concerns of a specific problem or business unit. Data aggregators , Not Selected Data marts Dashcams , Not Selected Dashboards , Not Selected Data ponds , Not Selected **Results for question 5.** 5 2 / 2 points Any data-centric effort should involve input not only from business and technical staff, but also from the firm's legal team, as well. True False , Not Selected **Results for question 6.** 6 2 / 2 points \_\_\_\_\_ refer to older information systems that are often incompatible with other systems, technologies, and ways of conducting business. Archaic systems , Not Selected Data collectors , Not Selected Data accumulators , Not Selected Systems of record , Not Selected Legacy systems **Results for question 7.** 7 2 / 2 points Most transactional databases are not set up to be simultaneously accessed for reporting and analysis. As a consequence most firms incur additional expenditure to effectively record transactions. , Not Selected analysts must also become transactional specialists. , Not Selected firms prefer to outsource data mining operations to third-party firms. , Not Selected data is not efficiently transformed into information. navigational databases are being preferred over transactional databases. , Not Selected **Results for question 8.** 8 2 / 2 points \_\_\_\_\_ is the term used to describe raw facts and figures. Knowledge , Not Selected Input , Not Selected Data Information , Not Selected Attribute , Not Selected **Results for question 9.** 9 2 / 2 points Due to the time and costs involved, firms typically collect only data they will use. True , Not Selected False **Results for question 10.** 10 2 / 2 points It can be said that many organizations are data rich but information abundant.  True , Not Selected False **Results for question 11.** 11 2 / 2 points Every dollar spent on technology may lead to five to seven more dollars on: consulting and other services facility space , Not Selected energy costs , Not Selected all of the above , Not Selected none of the above , Not Selected **Results for question 12.** 12 2 / 2 points Data obtained from outside sources, when combined with a firm's proprietary internal data assets, can give the firm a competitive edge. True False , Not Selected **Results for question 13.** 13 2 / 2 points OLAP technology is primarily used for transaction processing. True , Not Selected False **Results for question 14.** 14 2 / 2 points Data cubes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. assist analysts with draining a data lake , Not Selected are tuned for OPLOP , Not Selected are multi-dimensional datasets assist analysts with quickly rearranging data , Not Selected are optimized for data stacking , Not Selected **Results for question 15.** 15 2 / 2 points Walmart has started to use \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to help workers learn procedures like stocking shelves or handling new technology.  VR headsets AR glasses , Not Selected virtual assistants , Not Selected autonomous robots , Not Selected none of the above Meta made its GenAI model, Llama, open source, stirring controversy in the tech industry. True , Not Selected False , Not Selected Incorrect answer: (incorrect response not displayed) **Results for question 2.** 2 2 / 2 points The future of AI is likely [           ] . uncertainty and stagnation in technological advancements , Not Selected seeing decreased application in many industries , Not Selected playing a diminished role in solving global challenges , Not Selected transforming industries and creating new opportunities , Not Selected showing limited potential to improve human lives , Not Selected Incorrect answer: (incorrect response not displayed) **Results for question 3.** 3 2 / 2 points What does change management involve in the context of AI systems? developing new algorithms for AI training , Not Selected transitioning from traditional to cloud-based AI systems , Not Selected managing organizational and worker transitions when implementing AI , Not Selected altering data management processes , Not Selected implementing software updates for AI models , Not Selected Incorrect answer: (incorrect response not displayed) **Results for question 4.** 4 2 / 2 points Lyft reported a risk associated with medical providers under HIPAA provisions in its IPO filings, which was unusual for a ride-sharing company. True , Not Selected False , Not Selected Incorrect answer: (incorrect response not displayed) **Results for question 5.** 5 2 / 2 points Which step is not suggested for developing more ethical, less risk-prone systems? continually evaluating best practices , Not Selected maximizing the profit potential of new systems , Not Selected partnering to build better technology , Not Selected hiring ethicists , Not Selected implementing strong tech and procedural training programs , Not Selected Incorrect answer: (incorrect response not displayed) **Results for question 6.** 6 2 / 2 points An LLM is a type of AI model for leveraging large mathematical datasets. , Not Selected AI model for text recognition and generation. , Not Selected AI model for image recognition and generation. , Not Selected AI model for atmospheric forecasting. , Not Selected AI model for predicting moves in the stock market. , Not Selected Incorrect answer: (incorrect response not displayed) **Results for question 7.** 7 2 / 2 points Despite the transformative abilities of GenAI, why is it still crucial for individuals to always fact check results given by a GenAI? Generative AI sometimes just makes things up. , Not Selected Sometimes AI gives results that are dangerous. , Not Selected Biases in data can lead to inappropriate output. , Not Selected Results may contain copyrighted material. , Not Selected all of the above , Not Selected Incorrect answer: (incorrect response not displayed) **Results for question 8.** 8 2 / 2 points Google searches, online ads, spam filters, spell checkers, and recommendation systems are all powered by AI. True , Not Selected False , Not Selected Incorrect answer: (incorrect response not displayed) **Results for question 9.** 9 2 / 2 points How does Spotify\'s \"Discover Weekly\"  feature work? by curating playlists based on user preferences , Not Selected by analyzing user\'s running tempo , Not Selected by predicting trends in music genres , Not Selected by recommending popular tracks , Not Selected by analyzing user\'s social media posts , Not Selected Incorrect answer: (incorrect response not displayed) **Results for question 10.** 10 2 / 2 points Educators worldwide embraced the use of ChatGPT by students to write essays and term papers. True , Not Selected False , Not Selected Incorrect answer: (incorrect response not displayed) **Results for question 11.** 11 2 / 2 points In which scenario might machine learning be legally prohibited? employing cloud-based AI services , Not Selected developing proprietary algorithms , Not Selected implementing change management strategies , Not Selected utilizing historical data for training models , Not Selected using demographic data for risk prediction , Not Selected Incorrect answer: (incorrect response not displayed) **Results for question 12.** 12 2 / 2 points Despite initial concerns raised by tech leaders about the dangers of AI, most of them proceeded to accelerate the development and release of advanced AI technologies. True , Not Selected False , Not Selected Incorrect answer: (incorrect response not displayed) **Results for question 13.** 13 2 / 2 points Which of the following are sophisticated media created by AI that attempt to look or sound like a real person or event? deepfakes , Not Selected injections , Not Selected facebots , Not Selected hallucinations , Not Selected mirages , Not Selected Incorrect answer: (incorrect response not displayed) **Results for question 14.** 14 2 / 2 points Geoffrey Hinton, often referred to as \"The Godfather\" of modern AI, quit his engineering leadership role at Google due to concerns about the existential threat posed by AI. True , Not Selected False , Not Selected Incorrect answer: (incorrect response not displayed) **Results for question 15.** 15 2 / 2 points Generative AI, like SkyNet from Arnold Schwarzenegger\'s *Terminator* films, is already self-aware. True , Not Selected False The TCP works at both ends of Internet communication. True False , Not Selected **Results for question 2.** 2 0 / 2 points One of the functions of IP is to label message packets with source and destination addresses. check for damaged or corrupted packets and request their retransmission. , Not Selected route message packets to the final destination. , Not Selected reassemble message packets in the same sequence as they were sent. , Not Selected divide a message into packets. , Not Selected **Results for question 3.** 3 2 / 2 points The fastest last-mile technology is: FTTH DSL , Not Selected Ethernet cable , Not Selected coaxial cable , Not Selected CCTV , Not Selected **Results for question 4.** 4 2 / 2 points China has complained to the United Nations that SpaceX\'s Starlink is unfairly crowding other efforts in space. True False , Not Selected **Results for question 5.** 5 2 / 2 points LEO stands for: Large Earth Orbit , Not Selected Low Electrical Operation , Not Selected Longitudinal Earth Orbit , Not Selected Low Earth Orbit Long Electrical Operation , Not Selected **Results for question 6.** 6 2 / 2 points Supporters of net neutrality believe that it will level the playing field among competitive services offered over the Internet. , Not Selected it will improve innovation. , Not Selected it will promote user choice among their vendor options for their ISP. , Not Selected it will keep costs low. , Not Selected all of the above **Results for question 7.** 7 2 / 2 points TCP and IP operate above http and the other application transfer protocols. True , Not Selected False **Results for question 8.** 8 0 / 2 points Which of the following is the host name for the website **http://www.canvas.iastate.edu/courses/110142** ? iastate , Not Selected courses , Not Selected www , Not Selected edu , Not Selected canvas **Results for question 9.** 9 2 / 2 points Peering refers to configuring your routers and other network equipment to fully support and enforce the principles of net neutrality. , Not Selected a situation where competing ISPs connect their networking equipment together so that they can share traffic. connecting end users to the Internet. , Not Selected periodically intercepting and inspecting random network packets to ensure accuracy of transmission. , Not Selected forcing every data packet transmitted over the Internet to have the same priority as all of the other packets. , Not Selected **Results for question 10.** 10 2 / 2 points One of the disadvantages of cable technology is that systems used by many providers require customers to share bandwidth with neighbors. it is less reliable for data transmissions over the Internet. , Not Selected it requires at least one high-definition television or display in order to receive a signal. , Not Selected it cannot transmit audio, video, and data signals at the same time. , Not Selected it is more expensive than other signal-carrying systems. , Not Selected **Results for question 11.** 11 2 / 2 points Which of the following groups regularly use Starlink? telemedicine providers , Not Selected humanitarians , Not Selected all of the above individuals in war-torn countries , Not Selected members of the U.S. military , Not Selected **Results for question 12.** 12 2 / 2 points Internet networks are: packet-switched networks data-switched networks , Not Selected byte-switched networks , Not Selected circuit-switched networks , Not Selected bit-switched networks , Not Selected **Results for question 13.** 13 2 / 2 points Changing the letter case when typing in host and domain names does not affect the user's ability to reach the destination. True False , Not Selected **Results for question 14.** 14 2 / 2 points Under IPv6, IP addresses are expressed as a string of four numbers between 0 and 255, separated by a period. True , Not Selected False **Results for question 15.** 15 2 / 2 points A potential roadblock to the transition of DSL to FTTH is the high costs and time necessary to build out entirely new networks. throttling the speed and bandwidth of DSL to match the speed and bandwidth of FTTH. , Not Selected challenge of communicating with wireless devices from a land-based network. , Not Selected the difficulty of switching from a hardware-based system to a software-based system. , Not Selected location-driven quality of service offered by both types of providers.