INF2781 - Day 7 (OPEN BOOK)

What does SOA stand for?

• Software Optimization Architecture

• Service Oriented Architecture

• Systematic Organizational Architecture

• Software Organization Association

Which of the following is a characteristic of SOA?

• Tightly coupled systems

• Platform dependent services

• Loosely coupled systems

• Language-specific services

What is the main advantage of using SOA in business?

• Increased cost and complexity

• Improved flexibility and scalability

• Reduces the availability of services

• Ties components to a specific platform

SOA services are generally:

• Platform dependent

• Self-contained programs

• Integrated with hardware

• Dependent on other services

Which of the following is not an API type in cloud computing?

• Infrastructure APIs

• Database APIs

• Application APIs

• Service APIs

Which language is typically used in SOA for the creation of services?

• Java

• C++

• eXtensible Markup Language (XML)

• Python

What makes SOA services reliable and easy to maintain?

• Complex dependencies on other services

• Services are fully integrated with platforms

• Services are self-contained programs

• Dependency on proprietary hardware

What is a major overlap between SOA and cloud computing?

• Service orientation

• Hardware compatibility

• Tightly coupled services

• Data encryption protocols

Which of the following is a benefit of SOA?

• High platform dependency

• Complex to debug and maintain

• Reusable services

• Limited scalability

What is a key characteristic of a loosely coupled system in SOA?

• Components have high dependency on each other

• Services are integrated with their platforms

• Services can operate independently of other components

• Requires the same language and build environment