Client/Server Architectures Quiz

What is a server in client/server architecture?

• A network protocol

• A database management system

• A type of client device

• A program that provides services for clients

Which of the following is an example of a client in an ATM network?

• The bank's database

• The ATM machines

• The network connection

• The application server

What is a drawback of the 2-tier architecture?

• It is easier to build heterogeneous database environments

• It simplifies network management

• Transaction processing is limited by the DBMS

• It allows for asynchronous processing

In a 3-tier architecture, what does the middle-tier server usually hold?

• Database management systems

• User interfaces

• Shared applications

• Client applications

What does the acronym ACID stand for in transaction processing?

• Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability

• Application, Concurrency, Integrity, Durability

• Application, Consistency, Integrity, Durability

• Atomicity, Concurrency, Isolation, Data

Which architecture divides an application into logical layers and physical tiers?

• 3-tier architecture

• N-tier architecture

• Microservices architecture

• 2-tier architecture

What is a benefit of using a fat server?

• Easier to update application logic

• Better for mission-critical applications

• Increased network traffic

• More direct access to client features

What is a common feature of N-tier architecture?

• Single-tier data management

• Synchronous connectivity

• Data distribution using replication

• Limited data types

Which of the following is a challenge of microservices architecture?

• Fault isolation

• Complexity

• Agility

• Scalability

What is the primary function of middleware?

• To enhance network speed

• To provide a uniform means of access to system resources

• To manage client devices

• To store data locally