Client/Server Architectures Quiz

What is a server in client/server architecture?

• A program that provides services to clients

• A type of client application

• A network protocol

• A database management system

Which of the following is a characteristic of the 3-tier architecture?

• It is less complex than 2-tier architecture

• It requires all clients to use the same server

• It separates application logic from data storage

• It has a single-tier structure

What does ACID stand for in transaction processing?

• Atomic, Consistent, Independent, Durable

• Asynchronous, Consistent, Isolated, Durable

• Application, Consistency, Integrity, Data

• Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability

Which architecture allows for the distribution of business logic?

• Peer-to-peer architecture

• Single-tier architecture

• 3-tier architecture

• 2-tier architecture

What is a drawback of the 2-tier architecture?

• It is difficult to build heterogeneous database environments

• It is too simple for complex applications

• It does not support client-server communication

• It requires more servers than 3-tier architecture

In a microservices architecture, what is the primary focus of each service?

• To handle multiple business capabilities

• To implement a single business capability

• To manage database connections

• To serve as a client application

What is one advantage of a fat server?

• Easier to update application logic

• Requires more client resources

• More complex client applications

• Increased network traffic

Which of the following is a common feature of N-tier architecture?

• Centralized data storage

• Single-tier data processing

• Asynchronous connectivity

• Limited data types

What is a challenge of the microservices architecture?

• Fault isolation

• Simplicity in deployment

• Network congestion and latency

• Scalability

What does middleware provide in client/server architecture?

• A database management system

• A single point of failure

• Direct access to client hardware

• Uniform access to system resources