Deck 1: Information Technology,The Internet,and You

Question 1

The equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the ________.

A)typology
B)compiler
C)hardware
D)software

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Desktop,laptop,and tablet computers,and mobile devices are classified as ________.

A)mainframe computers
B)supercomputers
C)midrange computers
D)personal computers

Answer 2

D

Question 3

________ are the most important part of any information system.

A)Software applications
B)Programs
C)Hardware applications
D)People

Answer 3

D

Question 4

This hardware houses most of the electronic components that make up a computer system.

A)system unit
B)input/output devices
C)secondary storage
D)communication

Question 5

What are the two major software types?

A)system analysis software and data warehousing software
B)operating system software and utilities software
C)system software and application software
D)database management software and application software

Question 6

Antivirus programs protect your computer system from viruses or malicious programs.This is an example of which type of software?

A)browser software
B)operating system
C)application software
D)utilities

Question 7

This computer component holds the program and data that is currently being processed.

A)RAM
B)ROM
C)bus
D)ports

Question 8

The most widely used handheld computers are ________.

A)laptops
B)smartphones
C)notebooks and laptops
D)tablets

Question 9

Which part of an information system consists of the rules or guidelines for people to follow?

A)people
B)procedures
C)Internet
D)data

Question 10

System software includes all of the following except:

A)stand-alone operating systems
B)real-time operating systems
C)utilities
D)browsers

Question 11

Which of the following is a collection of programs rather than a single program?

A)procedures
B)system software
C)hardware
D)Microsoft access

Question 12

A microcomputer that is smaller,lighter,and less powerful than a notebook,and which has a touch-sensitive screen,is called a ________.

A)laptop
B)desktop
C)subnotebook
D)tablet

Question 13

Which one of the following is not considered a form of secondary storage?

A)solid-state storage
B)optical discs
C)RAM
D)hard disk

Question 14

Identify the program that coordinates computer resources,provides an interface between users and the computer,and runs applications.

A)system software
B)operating system
C)application software
D)device driver

Question 15

"Background" software that helps the computer manage its own internal resources is called ________.

A)shareware
B)application software
C)desktop
D)system software

Question 16

Which of the following are two important components of the system unit?

A)microprocessor and memory
B)keyboard and mouse
C)microphone and speakers
D)monitor and printer

Question 17

Which of the following will not retain data after the computer is turned off?

A)DVD
B)RAM
C)ROM
D)hard drive

Question 18

In most cases,the word "software" is interchangeable with the word ________.

A)procedure
B)application
C)program
D)computer

Question 19

Which of the following computers is also referred to as a server and is used to support end users for things such as retrieving data from a database or providing access to application software?

A)midrange
B)mainframe
C)supercomputer
D)microcomputer

Question 20

Identify the four basic categories of hardware in a personal computer system.

A)hard disk,input/output,secondary storage,and display devices
B)system unit,input/output,secondary storage,and primary storage
C)system unit,input/output,secondary storage,and communication
D)hard disk,modem,RAM,and microprocessor

Question 21

________ computers are not nearly as powerful as supercomputers,but are capable of great processing speeds and data storage and occupy specially wired,air-conditioned rooms.

A)Mainframe
B)Laptop
C)Micro
D)Midrange

Question 22

The five types of personal computers are: desktops,laptops,tablets,smartphones,and ________.

A)microcomputers
B)wearables
C)macrocomputers
D)midranges

Question 23

________ storage devices do not lose data or programs after the electrical power is turned off.

A)Secondary
B)Input/output
C)Primary
D)Communication

Question 24

Which technology allows users to shift their desktop computing activities to computers on the Internet?

A)distributed databases
B)cloud computing
C)handheld computers
D)solid-state storage

Question 25

The ________ is the continuing development of the Internet that allows everyday objects embedded with electronic devices to send and receive data over the Internet.

A)World Wide Web or "the web"
B)Internet of Things
C)cloud
D)solid state of things

Question 26

________ are cell phones with wireless connections to the Internet.

A)Midrange devices
B)Superphones
C)Wearables
D)Smartphones

Question 27

A financial budget would typically be created in what type of data file?

A)database
B)worksheet
C)presentation
D)document

Question 28

________ use(s)rigid metallic platters to store programs and very large data files.

A)RAM
B)Hard disks
C)ROM
D)Solid-state storage

Question 29

________ are all about making people (end users)more productive.

A)Personal computers
B)Supercomputers
C)Mainframe computers
D)Midrange computers

Question 30

________ software is a collection of programs that helps the computer manage its own resources and enables application software to interact with computer hardware.

A)System
B)Database management
C)Application
D)Operating

Question 31

The component of the information system that is described as raw,unprocessed facts,including text,numbers,images,and sounds,is called ________.

A)software
B)the Internet
C)cloud computing
D)data

Question 32

Employee records,including names,social security numbers,and related information,would typically be stored in what type of data file?

A)document
B)presentation
C)database
D)worksheet

Question 33

The Internet is the largest ________ in the world.

A)network
B)system unit
C)database program
D)operating system

Question 34

Smartphones are the most widely used ________ computers and are designed to fit into the palm of one hand.

A)laptop
B)macro
C)handheld
D)midrange

Question 35

Application software can be categorized as either general-purpose,specialized,or ________ apps.

A)midrange
B)operating
C)mobile
D)utility

Question 36

Software is another name for ________.

A)the cloud
B)the equipment that processes data
C)the Internet
D)programs

Question 37

The type of media that uses laser technology to store data and programs is ________.

A)hard disk
B)flash
C)solid state
D)optical disc

Question 38

In an information system,the rules or guidelines for people to follow are called ________.

A)data processing
B)procedures
C)compiling
D)database management

Question 39

________ is the component of the information system that is described as the equipment that processes data to create information.

A)System software
B)Compiler
C)Hardware
D)Programming

Question 40

Which of the following is not an example of a document file created by a word processor?

A)spreadsheet
B)memo
C)letter
D)term paper

Question 41

A(n)________ is a communications system connecting two or more computers.

A)systems unit
B)network
C)cloud
D)operating system

Question 42

________ are secondary storage devices that use laser technology.

A)Hard disks
B)RAM
C)Optical disks
D)ROM

Question 43

A word processor is an example of system software.

Question 44

Application software is "background" software which helps the computer manage its own internal resources.

Question 45

A(n)________ file might contain audience handouts and speaker notes in addition to electronic slides.

A)OneNote
B)worksheet
C)database
D)presentation

Question 46

Insurance companies are most likely to use personal computers to process information about millions of policyholders.

Question 47

Another name for a midrange computer is "server."

Question 48

A system unit consists of the keyboard and the monitor.

Question 49

Smartphones are a type of handheld computer that do not need input,output,processing,or storage.

Question 50

The ________ provides a multimedia interface to the numerous resources available on the Internet.

A)operating system
B)application software
C)World Wide Web or "the web"
D)Internet of Things

Question 51

Software is another name for a program or programs.

Question 52

System software is a collection of programs.

Question 53

Increased use of mobile or wireless communication devices and cloud computing has been termed "the ________ revolution."

A)wireless
B)network
C)Internet of Things
D)connectivity

Question 54

The purpose of software is to convert data into information.

Question 55

Two important components of the system unit are the keyboard and the hard disk.

Question 56

The parts of an information system are: people,procedures,software,hardware,data,and the Internet.

Question 57

Antivirus software is a Windows utility that is unnecessary as long as you are careful browsing the Internet.

Question 58

________ computing uses the Internet and the web to shift many computer activities from a user's computer to computers on the Internet.

A)Midrange
B)Super
C)Wireless
D)Cloud

Question 59

System software might be described as end-user software.

Question 60

To be an effective and efficient computer user,you need to recognize the role of information technology in your personal and professional life.

Question 61

RAM will retain data when the computer is turned off.

Question 62

The most common input devices are the mouse and the keyboard.

Question 63

Describe all the parts of an information system.

Question 64

Secondary storage will retain data when the computer is turned off.

Question 65

What is application software? Describe the two categories of application software.

Question 66

Highly structured and organized data is stored in database files.

Question 67

Where would it be most relevant to use the term "data" and the term "information"? Give an example of each.

Question 68

Differentiate between a supercomputer and a mainframe computer.

Question 69

Describe the four common types of files.

Question 70

What is an operating system? Give two examples.

Question 71

Differentiate between midrange and personal computers.

Question 72

Solid-state storage uses rigid metallic platters to store data using the magnetic charges on the disk's surface.

Question 73

Four common types of files are document files,worksheet files,database files,and presentation files.

Question 74

In reference to personal computer hardware,explain the system unit.

Question 75

Describe the different types of personal computers and provide relevant examples of each.

Question 76

Describe secondary storage.Compare and contrast hard disks and solid-state storage.