25. In a transaction processing system, deadlock is best described as: a. A mismatch between table data and metadata b. A transaction failure due to inconsistency c. Two transactions preventing each other from completing d. Attempting to execute an invalid query e. Corruption of data within a table 26. How does service-oriented architecture help with migrating to the cloud? a. Data can be compressed b. Data can be automatically backed up C. Application modules can be flexibly deployed to the cloud d. Applications are more secure e. System usage can be metered 27. The difference between primary and secondary activities in a value chain is that secondary activities: a. Involve vendors but not customers b. Involve customers but not vendors c. Don't directly produce & deliver the product d. Are performed outside the firm e. Directly produce & deliver the product 28. Porter's Five Forces model is a framework for analyzing: a. The demand for a new product b. Supply chain performance c. Cloud service selection d. The competitive intensity of a market e. Online advertising strategies 29. Which of the following best describes how organizational strategies and culture are related? a. Culture typically changes much more quickly than strategies b. An organization's current strategy will define its culture C. Within a given industry, businesses will have different strategies but identical culture d. Culture will keep come strategic options from being seriously considered e. Organizational culture has no impact on strategy development