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- Q1What is the primary goal of systems integration?Decreasing performanceIncreasing complexityIsolating subsystemsImproving efficiency and functionality45s
- Q2Which term refers to the process of combining different subsystems into a unified system?System ArchitectureSystems IntegrationData SilosMiddleware45s
- Q3What does system architecture define?High-level structure of a systemSoftware applicationsLow-level componentsInteraction of subsystems45s
- Q4Data silos in an organization create barriers to:Specialized department functionsInformation sharing and collaborationImproved data qualityEfficient storage45s
- Q5How do data silos limit the view of data?By preventing data sharingBy ensuring data integrityBy facilitating collaborationBy consolidating information45s
- Q6What is the primary role of middleware in a distributed computing environment?Manage hardware resourcesConnect software components or enterprise applicationsDesign user interfacesMonitor system performance45s
- Q7Why was the term "middleware" coined?To represent a specific programming languageTo define cloud computing servicesAs a mediator between the front end and back end of an applicationTo describe software development tools45s
- Q8What is the significance of middleware in modern applications?It supports application development and connectivityIt focuses on developing user interfacesIt eliminates the need for microservicesIt simplifies hardware architecture45s
- Q9Which of the following is NOT an example of middleware?Messaging toolsAuthentication systemsDatabase management systemsWeb servers45s
- Q10What does API stand for in the context of middleware?Advanced Protocol InterfaceAdvanced Programming InterfaceApplication Protocol InterfaceApplication Programming Interface45s
- Q11What is the purpose of asking "Why?" in the 5 Whys Technique?To identify the initial cause of the problemTo stop questioning after five iterationsTo identify multiple problems through the same questioningTo avoid asking questions about the problem45s
- Q12How does the 5 Whys method contribute to problem-solving?By providing quick fixes for symptomsBy addressing root causes and preventing recurrent problemsBy limiting questioning to five iterationsBy avoiding in-depth analysis of the problem45s
- Q13What is the main focus of the 5 Whys Technique in a case study scenario?Evaluating business requirements for IT servicesUnveiling the various layers of causalityAnalyzing customer satisfactionIdentifying features of a technology product45s
- Q14What is the primary function of MoSCoW prioritization?To identify business goals and objectivesTo categorize requirements into four groupsTo analyze root causes of problemsTo prioritize business processes for improvement45s
- Q15In MoSCoW prioritization, what does "Won't Have" indicate?Desirable but not necessary requirementsImportant but not critical requirementsCritical and essential requirementsNot included in the current scope of the project45s