Deck 15: Mobile Systems

Question 1

Which of the following development languages is used in native mobile applications?

A)HTML5
B)JavaScript
C)CSS3
D)Objective-C

Answer 1

D

Question 2

________ systems are information systems that support users in motion.

A)Web-based
B)Remote
C)Mobile
D)Data

Answer 2

C

Question 3

In a ________ application,the browser provides a relatively consistent platform for the application.

A)virtual
B)thin-client
C)native
D)thick-client

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true about thin-client applications developed for mobile systems?

A)They are more expensive than native applications of equivalent complexity.
B)They must be developed by professional programmers.
C)Thin-client applications are easier to update and download.
D)It is easier to earn money from a thin-client application.

Question 5

What are mobile systems?

Question 6

Which of the following is true about the impact of mobile systems on data usage in information systems?

A)More ads can be shown.
B)Organisations' data is securely stored.
C)Quantity of data available has reduced.
D)Information is not easily available.

Question 7

Mobile systems are information systems that support users in motion.

Question 8

________ data is data delivered to the user at the precise time it is needed.

A)Just-in-time
B)Context-sensitive
C)Object-oriented
D)Time-oriented

Question 9

A ________ application is a thick-client application that is designed to work with a particular operating system,and sometimes even designed to work only with a particular mobile device that runs that operating system.

A)native
B)browser-based
C)remote
D)virtual

Question 10

________ languages can be used to create difficult,complex applications,and,if used properly,will result in high-performance code that is easy to alter when requirements change.

A)Object-oriented
B)Hardware description
C)Assembly
D)Data-oriented

Question 11

Which of the following development languages is used in thin-client mobile applications?

A)VB.Net
B)HTML5
C)Objective-C
D)Java

Question 12

Thin-client mobile applications can be differentiated from native mobile applications in that thin-client mobile applications ________.

A)run only on the operating system for which they are programmed
B)are limited by the capabilities of the browser
C)are usually developed using Objective-C,Java,or VB.Net
D)are developed by professional programmers only

Question 13

The major reason for the importance of mobile systems is the size of their market.

Question 14

What is just-in-time data?

Question 15

Just-in-time data removes the premium for the ability to access,query,and present product data.

Question 16

Mobile systems users only move geographically,not from device to device.

Question 17

Just-in-time data is data delivered to the user at the precise time it is needed.

Question 18

Native mobile applications can be differentiated from thin-client mobile applications in that native mobile applications ________.

A)only run on the operating system for which they are programmed
B)are developed by technically oriented Web developers and business professionals
C)generally use HTML5,CSS3,and JavaScript as development languages
D)are dependent on platforms provided by browsers

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of mobile systems?

A)The usage of mobile systems results in the organisations being effective with part-time employees and independent contractors.
B)Just-in-time data creates a premium on the ability to memorise vast quantities of product data.
C)Just-in-time data removes the premium for the ability to access,query,and present the data.
D)Mobile systems decrease the speed of business.

Question 20

Mobile systems decrease the speed of business,which is a disadvantage for those who wish to respond quickly to changing conditions.

Question 21

Chrome is a term that refers to the visual overhead in a computer display.

Question 22

Push data is data that the device requests from the server.

Question 23

Unlike native applications,thin-client applications have one code base and one development team.

Question 24

Professional programming languages such as Objective-C and VB.Net are preferred to develop thin-client mobile applications.

Question 25

The major advantage of native applications over thin-client applications is that they will run on any operating system and mobile device.

Question 26

Native mobile applications only run on the operating system for which they are programmed.

Question 27

Differentiate between native and thin-client mobile applications.

Question 28

Context-sensitive chrome pops up in the display when appropriate.

Question 29

Native mobile applications can be developed by technically oriented Web developers and business professionals.

Question 30

________ data is data that the device requests from the server.

A)Push
B)Pull
C)Linear
D)Nonlinear

Question 31

Which of the following is true about quality mobile user experiences?

A)Users' content must occupy limited display space on mobile systems.
B)Applications must be designed to one scale,so that they fit one particular display appropriately.
C)Use of content to drive application behaviour is called indirect interaction.
D)Power usage on mobile devices can be minimised by moving complex code to cloud servers.

Question 32

Direct interaction is the usage of content to drive application behaviour.

Question 33

Chrome is a term that refers to the ________ in a computer display.

A)visual overhead
B)refresh rate
C)Web applications
D)pixel density

Question 34

Thin-client applications are limited by the capabilities of the browser.

Question 35

The limits on native applications are usually budgetary and not technological.

Question 36

A native application is a thick-client application that is designed to work with a particular operating system.

Question 37

________ occurs when users move their activities,especially long-running transactions,across devices.

A)Cloud computing
B)Direct interaction
C)Roaming
D)Interfacing

Question 38

Charms is the term used to refer to the ability to move activities,especially long-running transactions,across devices.

Question 39

________ data is data that the server sends to the device.

A)Linear
B)Pull
C)Push
D)Nonlinear

Question 40

Some mobile applications provide ________ chrome,meaning it pops up in the display when appropriate.

A)object-oriented
B)context-sensitive
C)time-oriented
D)data-sensitive

Question 41

Which of the following is an advantage of employees using their mobile systems at work?

A)cost savings
B)lower compatibility problems
C)no real danger of lost or damaged data
D)less risk of infection

Question 42

What is roaming? What are its applications?

Question 43

The disadvantages of employee use of mobile systems at work include higher costs and greater need for training.

Question 44

Which of the following is true of the "bring your own device" (BYOD)policy?

A)Organisations' secure application services that use https and require employee sign-on can be accessed only from a mobile device that is connected to the network.
B)The organisation can never sniff employees' mobile traffic.
C)Mobile device management software is generally used to sniff employees' mobile traffic.
D)If the organisation wants to own any mobile device that employees connect to its network,the policy must be part of the employee's contract.

Question 45

If an organisation wants to own any mobile device that employees connect to its network,the policy must be a part of the employee's contract.

Question 46

Which of the following is a disadvantage of employees using their mobile systems at work?

A)danger of lost or damaged data
B)greater need for training
C)higher costs
D)lower employee satisfaction

Question 47

State the advantages and disadvantages of employee use of mobile systems at work.

Question 48

State the primary characteristics of a quality mobile application.

Question 49

What are the different BYOD (bring your own device)policies currently being used?

Question 50

The advantages of employees using their mobile systems at work include cost savings and greater employee satisfaction.