CH 10 CMSC 243 System Architecture by Dr. Vega

A client is a computer that supplies data, processing services, or other support to one or more computers.

Implementation of early client/server systems was expensive because clients needed more powerful hardware and software.

__ translates the logical design of an information system into a physical structure, includes hardware software network

Even if a users Internet connection becomes unavailable the user will still B able 2 access certain cloud-based services

The advantage of the application logic layer is that a three-tier design enhances overall performance

In a _____, the remote user’s keystrokes are transmitted to the mainframe, which responds by sending screen output

Companies are extending internal ERP systems to their suppliers and customers, using supply chain management (SCM)

A disadvantage of a bus network is that _____.​

A(n) _____ is a web-based repository of information that anyone can access, contribute to, or modify.

_____ relies on collective data paths to increase bandwidth and range.​

_____ describes the way the components in a network interact.​

A __ is relatively inexpensive to install & is well-suited to workgroups & users not anchored 2 a specific desk location

_____ describes the actual network cabling and connections.​

A _____ locates all or most of the processing logic on the server.​

Cloud computing provides _____, which matches resources to needs at any given time.​

In a ____ a single communication path connects the network server, departmental servers, workstations, & peripheral

Company-wide systems that connect one or more local area networks (LANs) or wide area networks (WANs) are called _____.

​Which of the following configurations has a central wireless device that is used to serve all wireless clients?

The _____ allows the expansion of wireless access over a wide area.​

The term ___ generally refers to systems that divide processing between 1 or more networked clients and a central server

The ___ describes how data actually moves from an application on one computer 2 an application on another networked comp

The _____ standard uses multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) technology to boost performance.​

_____ is the measure of a system’s ability to expand change or downsize easily to meet the changing needs of a business

___establishes a company-wide strategy 4 IT resources & specific standards for data, processing network & user interface

Web 2.0 is a reference to a more technically advanced version of the current web.​

An information system includes ___ which are programs that handle the input manage the processing logic & provide output

​A new system might have to interface with one or more _____, which are older systems that use outdated technology.

The advantage of the application logic layer is that a three-tier design enhances overall performance

A successful system performs well in a company’s organization and cultur

A _____ resembles a group of computers in which data flows in only one direction from one device to the next.

A system design where the server performs all the processing is described as _____.​

A _____ is an entrance to a multifunction website.​

A _____, such as that illustrated in the accompanying figure, has a central networking device that manages the network.

The earliest systems performed all data input and output at a central location, often called a ______

In online processing, data is managed and processed in groups.​

The way a network is configured is called the _____.

A main advantage of Enterprise Resource Planning is that describes a __ that ensures connectivity & easy future integrat

A(n) _____ provides access for customers, employees, suppliers, and the public.​

Many companies had an installed base of data, called _____, which was difficult 2 access & transport 2 a client/server

In a multi-tier system, special utility software called _____ enables the tiers 2 communicate & pass data back and forth

The cloud computing concept envisions a cloud of remote computers that provide total online software & data environment 

A _____ follows Internet design protocols & enables a company to integrate new applications into its ecommerce strategy.

Many companies are extending internal Enterprise Resource Planning systems to their suppliers & customers using concept:

Wireless network speed is measured in _____.​

In a __ powerful servers control the network, & departmental servers control lower levels of processing & network device

_____ is the amount of data that can be transferred in a fixed time period.​