CH4: Assessment No. 5

CH4: Peopleware and Dataware

Human side of working with computers

What does the term “Peopleware” refer to in the context of working with computers and developing software?

Collaboration, communication, and teamwork

In software development, what does “Peopleware” emphasize?

Considers the human aspects of software design

How does Peopleware relate to User Experience (UX) design?

Leadership, team dynamics, and communication skills

What is emphasized in project management when considering Peopleware?

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

Which field is concerned with designing interfaces and systems that are intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly?

Business intelligence (BI) processes, data analysis, and reporting

What is a data warehouse primarily designed for?

Consolidation from various sources

What is a key characteristics of data warehouses related to the integration of data?

To analyze trends and changes over time

Why is historical data stored in data warehouses?

Data is stable and doesn’t change

What does non-volatile data mean in the context of data warehouses?

Support complex queries and analytical processing

What is the role of Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) tools in data warehouses?

Maintain high-quality and consistent data

In data warehousing, what is the purpose of data quality and consistency processes?

Docker

What technology is NOT commonly used for implementing data warehouse?

Historical record and ability to analyze large amounts of variant data

What is a unique benefit provided by data warehouses according to William Inmon’s characteristics?

Secure area for informal data exploration

What does the term “sandbox” refer to in data warehousing

Progressed from BI platforms to analytics infrastructures

How have data warehouses evolved over time according to the lesson?

Autonomous data warehouse

What is the latest step in the evolution of data warehouses mentioned in the lesson?

Support operational analytics and performance management

What is the purpose of data warehouse architecutres in organizations?

Lowers data warehouse costs

How does AI and machine learning impact data warehouses?

Offer a unified and consistent view of data

What is the primary goal of a data warehouse in supporting business intelligence (BI) processes?

Human factors in creating effective projects

What is the central focus of “Peopleware” in the context of software development?