Systems Architecture 7e Stephen D Burd

,Chapter 01 - Computer Technology: Your Need To Know
True / False

1. Most people feel comfortable purchasing complex devices, such as cars, home theater systems, and computers.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
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2. To make an informed choice when purchasing a computer, you must know your preferences and requirements, such as
the application software you plan to use and whether you plan to discard or upgrade the computer in a year or two.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 2

3. Large computer systems and the software that runs on them use more complex technology than smaller ones do.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 2

4. Large computer systems and the software that runs on them use more complex technology than smaller ones do.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 2

5. Architecture includes the processes analysis and construction.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 2

6. Architects don’t need to understand the underlying technology of what they design.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 3

7. Each iteration of the UP includes whatever activities are needed to produce testable models or working software.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
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8. The mix of activities in each iteration of the UP is tailored to each development project.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 5

9. Efforts in each discipline of the UP are generally distributed across all of the iterations in the same way for each
project.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 5

10. Technical knowledge of computer hardware and system software is required to assess the resources required to update
a system to address unmet user needs.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 6

11. The knowledge required to perform business and requirements modeling covers a narrow range of current technology.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 6

12. The design discipline can be decomposed into architectural and detailed design.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 6

13. The deployment discipline is the set of activities for building, acquiring, and integrating application software
components.
a. True
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b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
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14. UP disciplines include business modeling, requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and
evaluation/maintenance.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 8

15. By far, the most important of activity to keep your knowledge current is taking training courses from hardware and
software vendors.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 10

16. Consolidation in periodical publishers has created large corporate families of technology-related Web sites and
publications.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 14

17. Competition prevents publishers from providing content and services that transcend a single paper publication.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 14

18. Unbiased information exists on the Web, and it’s generally easy to find.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 15

19. Expect to pay for unbiased information.
a. True
b. False
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