Quiz on Platform Technologies

What is a Platform?

• A foundation or environment that allows software applications or services to run, develop, or be delivered.

• A finished tool or application intended for end-users.

• A type of hardware used in computing.

• A programming language used for software development.

What are the key characteristics of a platform?

• Enables Development, Supports Interoperability, Facilitates Delivery, Ecosystem-Oriented

• Provides a finished product for end-users.

• Is only used for hardware applications.

• Is a type of software that cannot be extended.

Differentiate between a platform and a product.

• A platform serves multiple stakeholders while a product interacts directly with users.

• A platform is a finished tool while a product is a base for building.

• A platform has limited functionality while a product is highly extensible.

• A platform is only for software while a product is only for hardware.

What is the role of a platform in IT?

• Hosts development environments, provides service delivery, acts as an innovation foundation.

• Only serves as a finished product for users.

• Is used solely for hardware applications.

• Is a type of software that cannot be integrated.

What are some examples of modern platforms?

• Amazon Web Services, Android, Docker, Salesforce

• Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Instagram

• Only hardware platforms like x86 and ARM.

• Programming languages like Java and Python.

What is the focus of the case study on AWS?

• IaaS and PaaS

• Mobile platform development

• Two-sided platform

• Containerization platform

What is the focus of the case study on Android?

• Mobile platform development

• Cloud software services

• Two-sided platform

• Containerization platform

What is the focus of the case study on Uber?

• Two-sided platform

• Mobile platform development

• Cloud software services

• Containerization platform

What is the focus of the case study on Docker?

• Platform architecture

• Mobile platform development

• Cloud software services

• Two-sided platform

What is the focus of the case study on Salesforce?

• SaaS CRM Platform

• Mobile platform development

• Two-sided platform

• Containerization platform