chAptEr 8

Question 1

What is the objective of architectural design?

Answer 1

To allocate software to hardware for optimal performance.

Question 2

List the architectural components of a system.

Answer 2

Software
Hardware

Question 3

List the 4 basic functions of software systems. DDAP

Answer 3

Data storage - for storing data.
Data access logic - database queries
Application logic
Presentation logic - user interface

Question 5

What does a client-server architecture do?

Answer 5

It splits processing between clients and powerful servers.

Question 6

List the benefits of a client-server. SHIC

Answer 6

Scalable
Highly reliable
Independent
Cross-compatible

Question 7

List the 2 types of clients in a client-server architecture.

Answer 7

Thin client
Thick client

Question 8

What is a thin client?

Answer 8

Basic device, relies on server for power, most of application logic on client side.

Question 9

What is a thick client?

Answer 9

Minimizes reliance on server, little application logic on the client side.

Question 10

What is a 3-tiered client server?

Answer 10

Common way of designing software applications. It is comprised of the:
Presentation logic
Application server
Database server

Question 11

What is the n-Tiered Client-Server Architecture.

Answer 11

A generalization of the 3-tier architecture with tiers. It comprises of:
Presentation logic
Web server
Application server
Database server

Question 12

List the advantages of adding tiers in the architecture.

Answer 12

Split processing allows for efficient server workload distribution.
Code can be reused across applications.

Question 13

List the disadvantages of adding tiers in the architecture.

Answer 13

Difficult to implement due to the communication of servers.
Tiers add higher load on network.

Question 13

What is a server based architecture?

Answer 13

Power and data live on a central server, clients access and interact with it.

Question 14

What is a mobile application architecture?

Answer 14

A blueprint for how a mobile app works, ensuring smooth user experience.

Question 15

What is a rich client?

Answer 15

What processes info on device itself

Question 15

What is virtualization?

Answer 15

It is the creation of a virtual device or resource.

Question 15

What is a thin web-based client?

Answer 15

Relies on server for processing and data (always connected).

Question 15

List the types of virtualizations.

Answer 15

Server virtualization
Storage virtualization

Question 16

What is rich internet application?

Answer 16

Web-based with fancy features (like Flash) on client device.

Question 16

Study the list of operational requirements when selecting an architectural design.

Answer 16

Chapter 8, page 25

Question 16

What is server virtualization?

Answer 16

Partitioning a physical server into smaller virtual servers.

Question 16

What is storage virtualization?

Answer 16

Combining multiple network storage devices into a single storage unit.

Question 17

Study the list of performance requirements when selecting an architectural design.

Answer 17

Chapter 8, page 26

Question 18

Study the list of security requirements when selecting an architectural design.

Answer 18

Chapter 8, page 27

Question 19

Study the list of cultural/political requirements when selecting an architectural design.

Answer 19

Chapter 8, page 28

Question 20

List the mobile application options.

Answer 20

Native app - specific device, specific operating system
Cross-platform framework - supports multiple devices
Mobile web app - browser based, limited user experience

Question 21

What is cloud computing?

Answer 21

Delivers on-demand services (computing power, apps, etc.) over the internet.

Question 22

List the advantages of cloud computing.

Answer 22

Elasticity
Easy access to cloud resources.
Standardized interfaces for easy integration (APIs).
Pay-as-you-go pricing for cloud services.

Question 23

How to create a hardware/software specification?

Answer 23

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