Section 1
(Answer all questions in this section)

  1. In the grid computing model, resources are pooled together for efficiency. True or False?


True

False


  2. The overall mission of the Oracle Corporation is to use the internet and fast servers to meet the needs of organizations by only storing data.


True

False


  3. Which of the following are examples of e-businesses that use database software?


(Choose all correct answers)

Online clothing store

Online book store

Online personal web page

Online research paper

Online personal shopping service


  4. Personal computers (PCs) have been in existence since 1950. True or False?

True

False


  5. Users would use which of the following software to access essential business applications? (Choose three)

(Choose all correct answers)

GUI Interface

Internet Browser

Server

Operating System


6. Are all of the following examples of how changes in computing have affected day-to-day activities? Yes or No?
In the past you used to use the phone system to call directory assistance to get a phone number. Today you can use your PC to look up a phone number online.

In the past you used to have to go to the shoe store to buy shoes. Today you can use your PC to order shoes online.

In the past you had to use your PC to send a person an email. Today you can use your phone to send a text message.
  
Yes

No


7. Which of the following is NOT a type of database?

Hierarchical

Relational

SQL

Network



8. Databases function more efficiently as:

Multiple applications on multiple client-servers

Integrated software on fast processing servers 

Client-based software on client-servers

Client-based software on personal computers