Reviewing Applications - Quiz Explanation

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1. Tools that help to visualize and construct the parameters of a database application are called:
Please select the best answer.
  A. Database interface tools
  B. DApMod Project Managers
  C. Data modeling tools
  D. Structured query language modelers
  The correct answer is C. Answer C is correct because tools that assist you with the process of modeling your database application are called data modeling tools.

2. Software that handles applications during an online purchase is called:
Please select the best answer.
  A. Transaction processor
  B. Application management software
  C. Encryption security application
  D. E-commerce intertalk
  The correct answer is A. Answer A is correct because transaction processor is the name of the category that controls applications conducting transactions, offering such services as data integrity and consistency, commonly used in business transactions involving exchanges of money or billing.

3. Which of the following pairs is commonly used to create static and animated graphics respectively?
Please select the best answer.
  A. InterDev, Fusion
  B. CORBA, DCOM
  C. Fusion, GIF Animator
  D. PhotoShop, Flash
  The correct answer is D. Answer D is correct because PhotoShop generates static graphics and Flash is widely used for animations.
Answer C is incorrect because Fusion is a site development application and GIF Animator is used primarily for animated graphics.
Answers A and B are incorrect because none of the applications listed deal specifically with graphics.

4. Select the one type of software below that is a development application.
Please select the best answer.
  A. Apache
  B. Personify
  C. FrontPage
  D. WebTrends
  The correct answer is C. Answer C is correct because FrontPage is a Web page authoring package, used during development of the site. Answer A is incorrect because Apache is Web server software that is used for deployment of a site. Answer B is incorrect because Personify is a personalization application that categorizes users and usage after the site has been deployed. Answer D is incorrect because WebTrends is a metrics application that tracks usage on the site after it has been deployed.

5. Middleware is used to connect
Please select the best answer.
  A. Hardware to software
  B. Applications to other applications
  C. Remote users in different locations
  D. Development to deployment applications
  The correct answer is B. Answer A is incorrect because middleware connects applications to other applications or users, while the hardware part of the relationship is assumed. Answer C is incorrect because middleware primarily deals with software applications and this answer leaves out the software component. Answer D is incorrect because middleware may fit this equation sometimes, but it primarily works with two applications interacting in real time, whereas development and deployment applications, in the conceptual sense, are used in two separate phases.

6. InterDev and Fusion are examples of products that:
Please select the best answer.
  A. Provide a development environment specially designed for creating Web-based applications
  B. Aid in development of applications where data and functions are distributed across multiple servers
  C. Can import graphics and animations in a variety of formats and convert them to Web-friendly formats
  D. Provide Web-based access to legacy systems on corporate intranet servers
  The correct answer is A. Answer A is correct because both products are complex applications that are geared towards creating Web-based applications. Answers B, C and D are incorrect because they describe distributed object technologies, graphics applications, and Web gateways, respectively.

7. Which of these markup languages allows for the Web pages to change in response to user request or action?
Please select the best answer.
  A. SGML
  B. HTML
  C. DHTML
  D. XML
  The correct answer is C. Answer C is correct because DHTML allows for pages to change dynamically in response to user actions without having to request new documents or images from a Web server.

8. Which of these markup languages allows an author to create customized tags?
Please select the best answer.
  A. SGML
  B. HTML
  C. DHTML
  D. XML
  The correct answer is D. XML allows the Web designer or programmer to create unique, customized tags .