System Integration and Architecture Quiz

an array of components designed to accomplish a specific objective

an approach to problem-solving that views "problems" as parts of an overall system rather than focusing on individual components or events

emphasizes understanding the relationships and interactions between the elements of a system and how they collectively contribute to the behavior and outcomes of the whole

the process of linking together different computing systems

Linking systems across different organizational departments or functions to create a unified system; often involves using enterprise service buses (ESBs) or middleware solutions

• Horizontal Integration

• Vertical Integration

• Star Integration

• Point-to-Point Integration

• Common Data Format

Integrating systems at different levels within a single department or business unit; uses manufacturing execution systems with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

• Horizontal Integration

• Vertical Integration

• Star Integration

• Point-to-Point Integration

• Common Data Format

Implemented for all system use, simplifying data exchange and integration

• Horizontal Integration

• Vertical Integration

• Star Integration

• Point-to-Point Integration

• Common Data Format

Connects each system to every other system, resulting in a complex web of connections

• Horizontal Integration

• Vertical Integration

• Star Integration

• Point-to-Point Integration

• Common Data Format

Directly connecting two systems to share data and functionality

• Horizontal Integration

• Vertical Integration

• Star Integration

• Point-to-Point Integration

• Common Data Format

What is a benefit of system integration?

• Improved efficiency.

• Increased complexity.

• Higher costs.

• Reduced data quality.