Deck 4: Hardware, Software, and Mobile Systems

Question 1

Which of the following terms refers to a collection of servers?

A) server database
B) server farm
C) firmware
D) shareware
E) parallel nodes

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The cache and main memory are nonvolatile, meaning their contents survive when power is off.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Bits are used for computer data because they ________.

A) are represented exclusively as letters of the alphabet
B) are easy to represent physically
C) represent the orientation of a nonoptical media
D) can have more than two values at a time
E) they have an infinite number of states

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Bits are grouped into 8-bit chunks called ________.

A) switches
B) strings
C) bytes
D) kilobytes
E) nibbles

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of nonvolatile memory?

A) optical disk
B) main memory
C) cache memory
D) static random access memory (SRAM)
E) the system bus

Question 6

Main memory is also known as ________.

A) cache memory
B) random access memory
C) read-only memory
D) optical memory
E) the system bus

Question 7

A ________ is equivalent to 1,024 kilobytes.

A) gigabyte
B) kilobyte
C) terabyte
D) zettabyte
E) megabyte

Question 8

Main memory stores the results of computations on the hard drive.

Question 9

The main memory of a computer is also called random access memory (RAM).

Question 10

Which of the following memory devices is volatile in nature?

A) magnetic disk
B) cache memory
C) erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM)
D) optical disk
E) SSD

Question 11

Cache memory is also called "the brain" of a computer.

Question 12

10 PB is equivalent to ________ terabytes.

A) 10,240
B) 1,000
C) 1,024
D) 102.4
E) 100,000

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of storage hardware in computers?

A) plotter
B) magnetic disk
C) projector
D) inkjet printer
E) Web camera

Question 14

The CPU stores the results of computations in ________.

A) floppy disks
B) main memory
C) secondary memory
D) network cards
E) SSD storage

Question 15

Which of the following devices is an example of a storage hardware device?

A) barcode scanner
B) central processing unit
C) optical disk
D) random access memory
E) the system bus

Question 16

Which of the following is a characteristic of volatile memory?

A) Processor heats up during the operation.
B) Files are stored permanently.
C) Processing of data is very slow.
D) Contents are lost when power is off.
E) It should be purged at least once a year.

Question 17

Which of the following refers to a small, portable storage device that can be used to back up data and transfer it from one computer to another?

A) USB flash drive
B) projector
C) mouse
D) barcode scanner
E) Bluetooth speaker

Question 18

A(n)________ is an example of storage hardware in computers.

A) overhead projector
B) keyboard
C) magnetic disk
D) barcode scanner
E) wireless mouse

Question 19

A client is a computer that is designed to support processing from many remote computers and users.

Question 20

A ________ is also called "the brain" of the computer.

A) network card
B) motherboard
C) thumb drive
D) central processing unit
E) CMOS

Question 21

Explain the term Internet of Things.

Question 22

Which of the following statements is True about self-driving cars?

A) increased fuel consumption
B) expensive and complex
C) reduced car insurance cost
D) cause more accidents
E) will increase the number of DUIs

Question 23

________ is the altering of reality by overlaying digital information on real-world objects.

A) Reality
B) Augmented reality (AR)
C) Mixed reality (MR)
D) Virtual reality (VR)
E) Sense of presence

Question 24

Which of the following is a characteristic of smart devices?

A) require microprocessors and new protocols
B) have lower bandwidth
C) consume less energy
D) have less processing power
E) lack Internet connectivity

Question 25

Describe the difference between volatile and nonvolatile memory.

Question 26

A 3D home printer would create more stable structures, use less material, and reduce workplace injuries.

Question 27

Describe the various hardware components and provide examples.

Question 28

Which of the following hardware developments allow objects to connect to a network and share data with any other application, service, or device?

A) Internet of things (IoT)
B) 3D printing
C) self-driving cars
D) automated guided vehicles
E) visual mapping

Question 29

Quad-processor computers have two CPUs.

Question 30

Define the terms personal computers, servers, and server farms.

Question 31

Which of the following operating systems was designed by Apple?

A) Android
B) Unix
C) Linux
D) Mac OS
E) Ubuntu

Question 32

________ is a completely computer-generated virtual world with interactive digital objects.

A) Reality
B) Augmented reality (AR)
C) Mixed reality (MR)
D) Virtual reality (VR)
E) Sense of presence

Question 33

Describe how self-driving cars can threaten and disrupt established businesses.

Question 34

Which of the following statements is True about operating systems?

A) The server operating system Linux is gradually being replaced by Unix.
B) Android is a mobile operating system licensed by Apple.
C) Nonmobile client operating systems are used on personal computers.
D) iOS is the most popular server operating system.
E) Unix is the most popular client operating system.

Question 35

What is the future of 3D printing?

Question 36

________ is the combination of the real physical world with interactive virtual images or objects.

A) Reality
B) Augmented reality (AR)
C) Mixed reality (MR)
D) Virtual reality (VR)
E) Sense of presence

Question 37

________ applications are programs that are written to use a particular operating system.

A) Web
B) Thin-client
C) Native
D) Browser
E) Enterprise

Question 38

Which of the following is an example of an application program?

A) Microsoft Word
B) Unix
C) Linux
D) Windows
E) Dell

Question 39

Sense of presence is the illusion that a virtual experience is real.

Question 40

________ is a version of Unix that was developed by an open source community.

A) Symbian OS
B) Android
C) Linux
D) Mac OS
E) SPX

Question 41

An operating system is a program that controls a computer's resources.

Question 42

Virtualization is the process by which ________.

A) a single server is used to host the operations of a workstation
B) many computers are used to control a server
C) one physical computer hosts many different virtual computers within it
D) a single operating system is licensed for multiple computers
E) a single operating system is shared by multiple users.

Question 43

In ________ process, a server hosts many versions of desktop operating systems.

A) PC virtualization
B) server virtualization
C) desktop virtualization
D) application virtualization
E) VLAN

Question 44

Toby has lost valuable data on his computer a number of times due to system crashes caused by viruses. He decides to invest in a powerful antivirus program. When Toby buys the program, he will actually be buying the software ________.

A) copyright
B) trademark
C) patent
D) license
E) code

Question 45

Which of the following statements is True about firmware?

A) The software is not coded like other software.
B) Users do not need to load firmware into a device's memory.
C) Firmware is the same as cache memory.
D) Firmware cannot be changed or upgraded.
E) Firmware is another name for Linux.

Question 46

Linux is an example of a(n) ________.

A) open source operating system
B) mobile operating system
C) user community
D) workstation client
E) third-party encryption software

Question 47

Which of the following mobile operating systems is licensed by Google?

A) Blackberry OS
B) Symbian
C) Android
D) Windows 10
E) PCLinuxOS

Question 48

Which of the following is an example of vertical-market application software?

A) inventory tracking software for an automobile manufacturer
B) Tally software that is used to maintain business and personal accounts
C) Adobe suite, used by graphic designers
D) Microsoft PowerPoint, used to create presentations
E) YouTube

Question 49

The minimization of menu bars, status lines, and other visual overhead is a key feature of modern-style applications.

Question 50

Which of the following operating systems is used by Apple?

A) Windows OS
B) Symbian
C) iOS
D) Android
E) AIX

Question 51

The process by which a personal computer hosts several different operating systems is known as ________.

A) PC virtualization
B) parallel computing
C) cloud computing
D) normalization
E) multiplexing

Question 52

Symbian is a popular operating system used on devices like iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

Question 53

Web applications are programs that are written to use a particular operating system.

Question 54

Thin-client applications can seldom run within a computer browser.

Question 55

________ is installed into special, read-only memory of devices like printers and print servers or devices used for various types of communication.

A) Vertical-market software
B) Application software
C) Firmware
D) Spyware
E) AIX kernel

Question 56

Adobe's Acrobat, Photoshop, and PageMaker are examples of ________.

A) vertical-market application software
B) operating systems
C) firmware
D) horizontal-market application software
E) drivers

Question 57

Melissa is a senior accountant at a consulting firm. She brings to her manager's notice the considerable amount of time that is wasted when accounting tasks are performed manually, and proposes that the department automates these tasks. Melissa's accounting department is in need of a(n) ________.

A) application software
B) system software
C) firmware
D) operating system
E) network connection

Question 58

Which of the following statements refers to server virtualization?

A) a personal computer, such as a desktop or portable computer, that hosts several different operating systems
B) a server computer that hosts one or more other server computers
C) a storage area that loses its contents when the power is off
D) a server that hosts many versions of desktop operating systems
E) a server can connect to multiple networks at the same time

Question 59

DenTimes, a software package installed in hospitals, is used to schedule appointments and bill patients. DenTimes is an example of ________.

A) horizontal-market application software
B) vertical-market application software
C) firmware
D) adware
E) Web application

Question 60

Ronald runs both Windows 10 and Linux on his desktop computer. This process is called ________.

A) PC virtualization
B) server virtualization
C) cloud computing
D) application virtualization
E) BIOS

Question 61

Linux applications are developed using ________ programming language.

A) Objective-C
B) C#
C) Java
D) VB.NET
E) Swift

Question 62

Which of the following is an example of a closed source project?

A) Native Client
B) Android
C) Microsoft Office
D) Ubuntu
E) Apache

Question 63

Source code is computer code as written by humans and understandable by humans.

Question 64

Briefly describe the nonmobile client operating system Microsoft Windows.

Question 65

Define virtualization and list its types.

Question 66

Programmers are not allowed to alter or add to an open source code.

Question 67

The term open source means that the source code of the program is not available to the public.

Question 68

Rebecca is one of the few reliable programmers of her organization who is authorized to work on a closed source project. The project will be especially useful to track the progress of outsourced activities. Which of the following statements is most likely to be True of Rebecca's project?

A) Only users and developers will be allowed to alter the source code of the project.
B) Anyone could obtain the source code for the project.
C) Only trusted programmers will be allowed to make changes to the project.
D) Programmers could alter the source code based on their interests and goals.
E) The source code will eventually be made open source.

Question 69

Carter is the Web designer for an open source project. He has created a program that facilitates the easy collation of data for a large-scale logistics firm. Which of the following is True of the source code for Carter's program?

A) It is less stable and platform dependent.
B) It is available to the public.
C) It is highly protected and obtained only by having a license.
D) It is available only to carefully vetted contractors.
E) It cannot be compiled.

Question 70

Horizontal-market applications are developed for specific, unique needs of an industry.

Question 71

Mac OS and iOS applications are constructed using ________ programming language.

A) Objective-C
B) C#
C) Java
D) VB.NET
E) HTML

Question 72

Source code is made available from an open source project's Web site to any user.

Question 73

Distinguish between open source and closed source programs.

Question 74

Which of the following is an example of an open-source desktop operating system?

A) Microsoft Windows
B) Apache
C) MySQL
D) Ubuntu
E) IIS

Question 75

Machine code ________.

A) is understandable by humans
B) cannot be modified by humans
C) is written by humans
D) cannot be processed by computers
E) is never greater than 256 KB per application

Question 76

Clark's microbiology report is due the next day. Being short on time, he collects most of the information for his report from an open-source Web browser. In this case, which of the following has Clark used to complete his report?

A) Edge
B) Ubuntu
C) Firefox
D) Apache
E) IIS

Question 77

List the various categories of application software.

Question 78

Source code is computer code ________.

A) that is written by humans
B) that is not understandable by humans
C) that is represented as bits and bytes
D) that cannot be modified
E) that cannot be sold publicly

Question 79

Explain the two types of application programs.

Question 80

Linux is high-priced and closed source software developed by Google.