Question 1

What are the technical concepts of SOA?
A) Services as business tasks
B) Interoperability, the capability of two or more computer systems to share data and resources
C) Loose coupling, the capability of services to be joined together on demand to create composite services or disassembled just as easily into their functional components,
D) All of these.
These are the technical concepts of SOA.

Accepted Answer

All of the choices mentioned (A, B, and C) are technical concepts of SOA. Services as business tasks involves breaking down business processes into smaller, discrete tasks that can be performed by independent services. Interoperability enables these services to communicate and share data with each other, while loose coupling allows for the easy assembly and disassembly of services into composite and individual components respectively.

Question 2

What is a capability of grid computing?
A) Optimize computing and data resources
B) Pool computing and data resources them for large-capacity workloads
C) Share computing and data resources across networks
D) All are benefits grid computing

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are capabilities or benefits of grid computing.

Question 3

What is loose coupling?
A) Contains a repertoire of Web-based data and procedural resources that use shared protocols and standards permitting different applications to share data and services
B) The capability of services to be joined together on demand to create composite services, or disassembled just as easily into their functional components.
C) A broad, general term that describes nonproprietary IT hardware and software made available by the standards and procedures by which their products work, making it easier to integrate them
D) The capability of two or more computer systems to share data and resources, even though they are made by different manufacturers

Accepted Answer

Loose coupling refers to the ability of services to be joined together or disassembled easily into functional components. This allows for greater flexibility and scalability in a system. Choices A, C, and D all relate to different aspects of interoperability and compatibility between different systems and technologies, but do not directly address loose coupling.

Question 4

Virtualization is a framework of dividing the resources of a computer into multiple execution environments.

Accepted Answer

Virtualization is the process of creating multiple virtual execution environments on a single physical computer. It partitions the resources of a computer like CPU, memory, storage, and network into multiple VMs, each of which functions as a separate physical computer. This enables multiple operating systems and applications to run on a single physical machine, allowing for greater efficiency and flexibility in resource utilization.

Question 5

A form of client/server computing operating over the Internet where the term "cloud" is used as a metaphor for the term "Internet" is a description of which architecture trend that are quickly becoming requirements for business?
A) Service Oriented Architectures
B) Virtualization
C) Grid computing
D) Cloud computing

Accepted Answer

The description given in the question is a clear definition of cloud computing, which is a form of client/server computing operating over the Internet using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data. Cloud computing is quickly becoming a requirement for business due to its flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

Question 6

Loose coupling is the capability of services to be joined together on demand to create composite services, or disassembled just as easily into their functional components.

Accepted Answer

Loose coupling enables services to be easily combined or separated, without affecting the overall functioning of the system. This leads to greater flexibility and scalability in service-oriented architectures.

Question 7

"An aggregation of geographically dispersed computing, storage, and network resources, coordinated to deliver improved performance, higher quality of service, better utilization, and easier access to data" is a description of which architecture trend that are quickly becoming requirements for business?
A) Service Oriented Architectures
B) Virtualization
C) Grid computing
D) Cloud computing

Accepted Answer

Grid computing involves the aggregation of geographically dispersed resources to work together, providing improved performance and better resource utilization.

Question 8

The primary characteristics of a solid infrastructure include flexibility, scalability, reliability, availability, and performance.

Accepted Answer

Flexibility allows for easy modification and adaptation to changing needs, scalability allows for expansion to accommodate growth, reliability ensures consistent functionality, availability ensures downtime is minimized, and performance ensures efficient use of resources.

Question 9

"A framework of dividing the resources of a computer into multiple execution environments" is a description of which architecture trend that are quickly becoming requirements for business?
A) Service Oriented Architectures
B) Virtualization
C) Grid computing
D) Cloud computing

Accepted Answer

The description provided pertains to virtualization, which is quickly becoming a requirement for businesses as it enables better utilization of resources and cost savings. Service-oriented architectures, grid computing, and cloud computing are also important trends, but the description provided does not specifically relate to them.

Question 10

A business-driven IT architectural approach that supports integrating a business as linked, repeatable tasks or services, is a description of which architecture trend that are quickly becoming requirements for business?
A) Service-oriented architectures
B) Virtualization
C) Grid computing
D) Cloud computing

Accepted Answer

The description provided aligns with the concept of service-oriented architectures (SOA), where the focus is on creating modular and reusable services that can be combined to support business processes. Virtualization, grid computing, and cloud computing may also support SOA, but they are not the primary trend described in the question.

Question 11

Web services are the capability of two or more computer systems to share data and resources, even though they are made by different manufacturers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Web services are the capability of two...

Question 12

Storm computing is a form of client/server computing operating over the Internet where the term "cloud" is used as a metaphor for the term "Internet."

Accepted Answer

The correct term is "cloud computing," not "storm computing." Cloud computing refers to delivering computing services over the Internet, where "cloud" is a metaphor for the Internet.

Question 13

Cloud computing offsets the need for organizations to purchase software and software licenses for applications.

Accepted Answer

Cloud computing allows organizations to access applications and software through the internet, eliminating the need to purchase and maintain software licenses or physical software.

Question 14

What is a benefit of grid computing?
A) Improving productivity and collaboration of virtual organizations.
B) Allowing widely dispersed departments and businesses to create virtual organizations to share data.
C) Providing instantaneous access to massive computing and data resources.
D) All of these

Accepted Answer

All of these options are benefits of grid computing. It allows for improved productivity and collaboration among virtual organizations, enables widely dispersed departments and businesses to share data, and provides instantaneous access to massive computing and data resources.

Question 15

Enterprise architecture (EA) includes the plans for how an organization builds, deploys, uses, and shares its data, processes, and IT assets.

Accepted Answer

This is an accurate definition of Enterprise Architecture.

Question 16

What are the top international telecommunications issues that are technology and country-oriented?
A) Managing network infrastructure across countries
B) Managing international integration of technologies
C) Dealing with international tariff structures
D) All of these.

Accepted Answer

All three options are top international telecommunications issues that are both technology and country-oriented.

A) Managing network infrastructure across countries is a major issue due to differences in regulations, standards, and technical specifications between countries. Telecommunication companies have to deal with these challenges to build and maintain their networks globally.

B) Managing international integration of technologies is also a critical challenge since different countries have their own technology standards and regulations. To provide seamless services and experiences to their customers, telecommunication companies have to integrate their technologies with those of other countries.

C) Dealing with international tariff structures is a significant issue for telecommunication companies, as tariff structures vary from country to country. Telecommunication companies have to navigate different tariff structures to provide affordable and competitive services to their customers.

Therefore, all three options are essential international telecommunications issues that require comprehensive planning, investment, and cooperation between countries to ensure effective and efficient global telecommunications services.

Question 17

Many corporate executives are hesitant to take advantage of cloud computing because of the lack of control over their company's data and information.

Accepted Answer

Many corporate executives are concerned about the security and privacy of their company's data and information when utilizing cloud computing services, as they may have limited control over the storage and management of that data.

Question 18

Which one of the following is not a network issue related to international telecommunications?
A) Handling international politics
B) Improving operational efficiency of networks
C) Dealing with different networks
D) Controlling data communication security

Accepted Answer

Handling international politics is not a network issue but rather a political issue. The other choices are all related to network issues in international telecommunications.

Question 19

What are Web services?
A) Contains a repertoire of Web-based data and procedural resources that use shared protocols and standards permitting different applications to share data and services
B) The capability of two or more computer systems to share data and resources, even though they are made by different manufacturers
C) A broad, general term that describes nonproprietary IT hardware and software made available by the standards and procedures by which their products work, making it easier to integrate them
D) A computer system designed that in the event a component fails, a backup component or procedure can immediately take its place with no loss of service

Accepted Answer

Web services are a collection of web-based data and procedural resources that follow standard protocols, allowing different applications to share data and services.

Option B describes interoperability, while option C describes open standards. Option D describes fault tolerance.

Question 20

One of the advantages of the cloud computing approach is the loss of control over the applications that are used.

Accepted Answer

The statement is false. One of the disadvantages of the cloud computing approach is the loss of control over the applications that are used, not an advantage.

Quiz 12: Business Process

What are the technical concepts of SOA?

What is a capability of grid computing?

What is loose coupling?

Virtualization is a framework of dividing the resources of a computer into multiple execution environments.

A form of client/server computing operating over the Internet where the term "cloud" is used as a metaphor for the term "Internet" is a description of which architecture trend that are quickly becoming requirements for business?

Loose coupling is the capability of services to be joined together on demand to create composite services, or disassembled just as easily into their functional components.

The primary characteristics of a solid infrastructure include flexibility, scalability, reliability, availability, and performance.

"A framework of dividing the resources of a computer into multiple execution environments" is a description of which architecture trend that are quickly becoming requirements for business?

A business-driven IT architectural approach that supports integrating a business as linked, repeatable tasks or services, is a description of which architecture trend that are quickly becoming requirements for business?

Web services are the capability of two or more computer systems to share data and resources, even though they are made by different manufacturers.

Storm computing is a form of client/server computing operating over the Internet where the term "cloud" is used as a metaphor for the term "Internet."

Cloud computing offsets the need for organizations to purchase software and software licenses for applications.

What is a benefit of grid computing?

Enterprise architecture (EA) includes the plans for how an organization builds, deploys, uses, and shares its data, processes, and IT assets.

What are the top international telecommunications issues that are technology and country-oriented?

Many corporate executives are hesitant to take advantage of cloud computing because of the lack of control over their company's data and information.

Which one of the following is not a network issue related to international telecommunications?

What are Web services?

One of the advantages of the cloud computing approach is the loss of control over the applications that are used.