What Are Web Services

question 10

Multiple Choice

What are web services?

• A) Contains a repertoire of web-based data and procedural resources that use shared protocols and standards permitting different applications to share data and services
• B) The capability of two or more computer systems to share data and resources, even though they are made by different manufacturers
• C) A broad, general term that describes nonproprietary IT hardware and software made available by the standards and procedures by which their products work, making it easier to integrate them
• D) A computer system designed that in the event a component fails, a backup component or procedure can immediately take its place with no loss of service

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Definitions:

Management

The act of coordinating and overseeing the operations of an organization or project, ensuring effective use of resources to meet objectives.

Social Barriers

Obstacles that prevent individuals or groups from accessing resources, opportunities, or social acceptance, often based on discrimination or bias.

Primary Labor Market

Segments of the labor market characterized by high wages, good benefits, job security, and working conditions, often requiring higher education or specialized skills.

Deskilling Thesis

The argument that technology and organizational changes reduce the need for skilled labor by simplifying tasks.