Which of the following statements is true?

Question

Options

• AIntegration is the effort required to enable interoperability. A goal of service-oriented computing is to
• BInteroperability is the effort required to enable integration. A goal of service-oriented computing is to
• CIntegration is the effort required to enable interoperability. A goal of service-oriented computing is to
• DInteroperability is the effort required to enable integration. A goal of service-oriented computing is to

• A
  2% (1)
• B
  7% (3)
• C
  86% (37)
• D
  5% (2)

Explanation

Option C correctly identifies the directional relationship: integration is the effort (work, cost, process) performed in order to achieve interoperability (the resulting capability for systems to communicate and work together). Interoperability is the goal; integration is the means to reach it - and a key aim of service-oriented computing (SOC) is to reduce that integration burden across heterogeneous systems.

Options B and D reverse the relationship, claiming interoperability is the effort required to enable integration - this is backwards. Interoperability is an outcome or property, not an activity you perform. Options A and C share the correct first clause, but differ in their second half (the choices appear truncated here); C's complete statement aligns with SOC's actual goal of minimizing integration complexity so services can interoperate freely.

Memory tip: Think of it as construction - integration is the labor (laying pipes, wiring), and interoperability is the result (water flows, lights work). You do integration to get interoperability, never the other way around.

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