Question 1

The CGI is a newer Web-server interface standard that is much more efficient and faster than a dynamic link library (DLL).

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The CGI (Common Gateway Interface) is not a newer interface standard and is actually an older technology for interfacing web servers with executable programs. DLL (Dynamic Link Library) is a Windows-specific technology for sharing code between programs.

Question 2

An API (application programming interface) is defined as a set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software applications.

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The definition of API is correctly stated.

Question 3

Java applications are compiled and stored in the Web browser.

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Java applications are compiled into bytecode and run on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), which may be installed on a user's computer, but they are not stored in the Web browser.

Question 4

APIs are implemented as dynamic-link libraries that are dynamically invoked when needed.

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Question 5

The Web server is the main hub through which all Internet services are accessed.

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Question 6

Many organizations rely on their IT departments to create universal data access architectures based on Internet standards.

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Many organizations do rely on their IT departments to create universal data access architectures based on Internet standards.

Question 7

A database server-side extension is known as Web-to-database middleware.

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A database server-side extension like PHP, ASP.NET, or JavaServer Pages (JSP) can be used as Web-to-database middleware, to communicate between a web server and a database server.

Question 8

Usually, the native database connectivity interface provided by the vendor is not the only way to connect to a database; most current DBMS products support other database connectivity standards, the most common being ODBC.

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Most current DBMS products support other database connectivity standards, such as ODBC, in addition to their native connectivity interface.

Question 9

An API uses script files that perform specific functions on the client's parameters that are passed to the Web server.

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Question 10

Whether you purchase online or by standing in line, the system-level transaction details are essentially the same and they require the same basic database structures and relationships.

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The system-level transaction details for online and in-person purchases require the same basic database structures and relationships.

Question 11

The creation and management of user interfaces and database connectivity are not affected by the Web's existence.

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The web has greatly impacted the creation and management of user interfaces and database connectivity. Web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript have become the primary tools for building user interfaces on the web, and database connectivity often requires the use of server-side programming languages like PHP or Python. Additionally, web services and APIs have become critical for integrating different systems and allowing them to communicate with each other over the web.

Question 12

The browser's interpretation and presentation capabilities are sufficient to develop Web-based applications.

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Question 13

The effects of bad database design, implementation, and management are multiplied in an environment in which transactions may be measured in hundreds of thousands per day, rather than in hundreds per day.

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When dealing with high transaction volumes, even small issues with database design, implementation, and management can lead to significant problems and impact efficiency and performance. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 14

Extending the Web server functionality implies that the Web server and the Web-to-database middleware will properly communicate with each other.

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Extending the functionality of a web server would require proper communication between the web server and the web-to-database middleware to function properly.

Question 15

A good API makes it easy to develop a program by providing all of the building blocks.

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A good API provides clear documentation, pre-defined functions, and reusable code, among other things, making it easier for developers to create applications without having to write all of the code from scratch.

Question 16

Most database professionals do not consider the DBMS connection to the Internet to be a critical element in IS development.

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The DBMS connection to the Internet is considered a critical element in IS development as it involves security measures to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access.

Question 17

A client-side extension is a program that interacts directly with the Web server to handle specific types of requests.

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A client-side extension is a program that runs on the client-side (i.e. the user's device) and interacts with the user's browser to enhance its functionality or provide additional features. It does not interact directly with the Web server.

Question 18

When an end user uses a Web browser to dynamically query a database, the client browser actually requests a Web page.

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When an end user uses a Web browser to dynamically query a database, the client browser sends a request for a specific Web page that contains the desired information. This request may include parameters for the query, which are processed by the Web server and database backend to return the appropriate results in the form of dynamic content on the requested Web page.

Question 19

The Web has helped create a new information dissemination standard.

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The Web has revolutionized the way information is shared and distributed, allowing for rapid and widespread dissemination of information on a global scale. This has created a new standard for information sharing that has changed the way we communicate, learn, and interact with each other.

Question 20

Database connectivity software is also known as database middleware because it interfaces between the application program and the database.

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Database connectivity software acts as a middleware by providing a layer of abstraction between the application program and the database, enabling them to interact efficiently.

Quiz 11: Interacting With Databases Through the Web