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Many companies are extending internal enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to their suppliers and customers, using a concept called _____.

A) supply chain management (SCM)
B) stand-alone computing
C) cloud computing
D) behavioral management

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When an individual user works in _____, the workstation performs all the functions of a server by storing, accessing, and processing data as well as providing a user interface.

A) safe mode
B) stand-alone mode
C) quirks mode
D) mission-critical mode

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

Wireless network speed is measured in _____.

One of Neil's clients, Ann, is looking for a highly redundant and reliable network topology Ann is not particularly concerned about the expenditure that would go behind the installation and maintenance of the network. Which of the following networks is Neil most likely to recommend?​

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

In contrast to a centralized system, a client/server design separates applications and data.

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

A _____ is relatively inexpensive to install and is well-suited to workgroups and users who are not anchored to a specific desk or location.

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the sentence or definition. -This is used to connect any network topology to a larger, dissimilar network.

A disadvantage of a bus network is that _____.

A three-tier design includes a middle layer between the client and server that processes the client requests and translates them into data access commands that can be understood and carried out by the server.

In a typical system design specification, the _____ section describes the constraints, or conditions, affecting a system, including any requirements that involve operations, hardware, systems software, or security.

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

Implementation of early client/server systems was expensive because clients needed more powerful hardware and software to handle shared processing tasks.

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

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

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

Even if a user's Internet connection becomes unavailable, the user will still be able to access certain cloud-based services.

-At the center of the network, shown in the accompanying figure, is the _____, which manages the network and acts as a communications conduit for all network traffic.