Question 1

Match each of the following approaches to its corresponding description.
-This form of client/server architecture is used to freshen up the delivery of existing server-based applications to distributed clients.

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Distributed presentation is the approach used to freshen up the delivery of existing server-based applications to distributed clients by distributing only the user interface or presentation layer to the client side, while keeping the business logic and data storage on the server side. This approach enables the delivery of responsive and sophisticated applications over low-speed networks.

Note: The other options do not fit the given description as follows:
A) Distributed database refers to the distribution of data across multiple physical locations.
B) Distributed function refers to parallel processing by splitting a program's functions across multiple processors.
D) Distributed processing refers to dividing a large task into smaller sub-tasks and carrying them out on multiple machines simultaneously.
E) Remote data management refers to managing data that is physically located in a remote site or server.
F) Remote presentation refers to the delivery of an application's presentation layer over a network to a remote user.

Question 2

Differentiate between file server and client/server architectures.

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Question 3

Match each of the following approaches to its corresponding description.
-This form of client/server architecture combines the best features of distributed function and distributed database by splitting both of these across client and server,with presentation functions under the exclusive responsibility of the client machine.

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Distributed processing involves splitting both functions and databases across client and server, with the client handling presentation functions.

Question 4

Match each of the following approaches to its corresponding description.
-This form of client/server architecture places all software on the client except for the data management functions.

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Remote data management places all software on the client except for the data management functions, which are handled by the server.

Question 5

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-A system designed to support decision making based on stable point-in-time or historical data.

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Question 6

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-A centralized,integrated data warehouse that is the control point and single source of all data made available to end users for decision-support applications throughout the entire organization.

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The term that corresponds with the definition of a centralized, integrated data warehouse that is the control point and single source of all data made available to end users for decision-support applications throughout the entire organization is the enterprise data warehouse.

Question 7

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-A system that is used to interact with customers and run a business in real time.

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An operational system is used to interact with customers and run a business in real time, handling day-to-day transactions and operations.

Question 8

When adopting a client/server architecture,identify four benefits that may occur.

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Question 9

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-The immediate automated responses to the requests of users.

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Online transaction processing (OLTP) refers to the immediate automated responses to the requests of users, typically involving transaction-oriented tasks.

Question 10

Match each of the following approaches to its corresponding description.
-This form of client/server architecture splits analysis functions between the client and server,leaving all presentation on the client and all data management on the server.

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Distributed function is the approach where analysis functions are split between the client and server, leaving presentation on the client and data management on the server.

Question 11

What is a database engine? What is a client?

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Question 12

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-A data warehouse that is limited in scope; whose data are obtained by selecting and summarizing data from the enterprise data warehouse.

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A data mart is a subset of a data warehouse, often focused on a specific business line or team, and is created by selecting and summarizing data from the enterprise data warehouse.

Question 13

Identify three reasons for creating a three-tiered client/server architecture.

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Question 14

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-A subject-oriented,integrated,time-variant,nonvolatile collection of data that is used in support of management decision making.

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The definition matches the term "data warehouse", which is a central repository of data that is used to support decision-making activities.

Answer: C
 This definition also matches the term "enterprise data warehouse", which is similar to a data warehouse but is integrated across an entire organization and includes a larger variety of data.

Answer: F
 The definition matches the term "online transaction processing", which refers to systems that capture and process transactions in real-time, such as checkout systems at a store or online purchases.

Answer: A
 This definition matches the term "data mart", which is a smaller, more specialized version of a data warehouse that is designed for a specific business unit or department.

Answer: E
 The definition matches the term "online analytical processing", which refers to systems that allow users to analyze data interactively by drilling down on different levels of detail or aggregations.

Answer: G
 This term refers to the systems that are used to support day-to-day operations, such as order processing or inventory management, and are not typically used for decision-making activities.

Question 15

Match each of the following approaches to its corresponding description.
-This form of client/server architecture places all data presentation functions on the client machine so that the client has total responsibility for formatting data.

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In remote presentation architecture, the client is responsible for all data presentation functions, meaning it formats and displays the data.

Question 16

What is middleware? Provide an example to illustrate the usefulness of middleware.

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Question 17

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-The use of graphical software tools that provide complex analysis of data stored in a database.

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Online analytical processing (OLAP) refers to the use of graphical software tools that provide complex analysis of data stored in a database, allowing users to perform multidimensional analysis and view data from different perspectives.

Question 18

Match each of the following approaches to its corresponding description.
-This form of client/server architecture places all functionality on the client,except data storage and management that is divided between the client and server.

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Question 19

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-A measurement that tracks the core business functions affected by a system.

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Organizational breadth refers to a measurement that tracks the core business functions affected by a system.

Question 20

Describe six approaches to designing server architectures.

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Quiz 12: Designing Distributed and Internet Systems

Match each of the following approaches to its corresponding description. -This form of client/server architecture is used to freshen up the delivery of existing server-based applications to distributed clients.

Differentiate between file server and client/server architectures.

Match each of the following approaches to its corresponding description. -This form of client/server architecture places all software on the client except for the data management functions.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -A system designed to support decision making based on stable point-in-time or historical data.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -A centralized,integrated data warehouse that is the control point and single source of all data made available to end users for decision-support applications throughout the entire organization.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -A system that is used to interact with customers and run a business in real time.

When adopting a client/server architecture,identify four benefits that may occur.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -The immediate automated responses to the requests of users.

Match each of the following approaches to its corresponding description. -This form of client/server architecture splits analysis functions between the client and server,leaving all presentation on the client and all data management on the server.

What is a database engine? What is a client?

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -A data warehouse that is limited in scope; whose data are obtained by selecting and summarizing data from the enterprise data warehouse.

Identify three reasons for creating a three-tiered client/server architecture.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -A subject-oriented,integrated,time-variant,nonvolatile collection of data that is used in support of management decision making.

Match each of the following approaches to its corresponding description. -This form of client/server architecture places all data presentation functions on the client machine so that the client has total responsibility for formatting data.

What is middleware? Provide an example to illustrate the usefulness of middleware.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -The use of graphical software tools that provide complex analysis of data stored in a database.

Match each of the following approaches to its corresponding description. -This form of client/server architecture places all functionality on the client,except data storage and management that is divided between the client and server.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -A measurement that tracks the core business functions affected by a system.

Describe six approaches to designing server architectures.