Chapter 4

Question 1

internet of things

Answer 1

objects are becoming connected to the internet so they can interact with other devices, applications, or services

Question 2

what are qualities of self driving cars?

Answer 2

easier
cheaper
safer

Question 3

native application

Answer 3

programs written to use on a particular operating software

Question 4

is a native application thin or thick client?

Answer 4

(thick-client)

Question 5

web application

Answer 5

designed to run with a computer browser

Question 6

examples of non-mobile clients

Answer 6

• windows
• mac OS
• unix - architecture, engineering
• linux - anything, open-source

Question 7

examples of mobile clients

Answer 7

cymbian
blackberry
iOS
android
windows

Question 8

examples of servers

Answer 8

windows
linux
unix

Question 9

virtualization

Answer 9

when a physical computer hosts many different virtual computers within it

Question 10

three types of virtualization

Answer 10

pc virtualization
server virtualization
desktop virtualization

Question 11

pc virtualization

Answer 11

a pc hosts several different OS’s

Question 12

server virtualization

Answer 12

a server computer hosts one or more server computers

Question 13

desktop virtualization

Answer 13

a server hosts many desktop virtualization

open our own desktop on any computer

Question 14

horizontal market application (and examples)

Answer 14

provides capabilities that are common across all organizations

• word
• adobe
• photoshop

Question 15

vertical market application

Answer 15

serves the needs of a specific industry

-programs used by dental offices or auto shops

Question 16

one-of-a-kind application

Answer 16

developed for a specific unique need

U.S. department of defense

Question 17

firmware

Answer 17

computer software that is installed into devices such as printers

Question 18

two developments that could disrupt existing organizations

Answer 18

internet of things

self-driving cars