Deck 1: Information Technology, the Internet, and You

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

B

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

C

Question 3

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

A) Solid-state storage
B) Optical disk
C) RAM
D) Hard disk

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Identify the four basic categories of hardware in a microcomputer 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) System unit, modem, RAM, and microprocessor

Question 5

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 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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 9

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

A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Bus
D) Ports

Question 10

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 11

"Background" software that helps the computer manage resources is called _______.

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

Question 12

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 13

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 14

The most widely used handheld computers are _______.

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

Question 15

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 16

______ are the most important part of any information system.

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

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

System software includes all of the following except:

A) Operating systems
B) Device drivers
C) Utilities
D) Browsers

Question 21

The purpose of software is to convert data into information.

Question 22

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

Question 23

Another name for a midrange computer is "server."

Question 24

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

Question 25

Software is another name for a program or programs.

Question 26

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

Question 27

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

A) Database
B) Worksheet
C) Presentation
D) Document

Question 28

System software might be described as end-user software.

Question 29

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

Question 30

System software is a collection of programs.

Question 31

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

Question 32

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

Question 33

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 34

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 35

A system unit consists of the keyboard and the monitor.

Question 36

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 37

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 38

A browser is an example of system software.

Question 39

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

Question 40

The Internet is the largest _______ in the world.

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

Question 41

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

Question 42

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

Question 43

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

Question 44

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

Question 45

_______ are classified under system software and are specialized programs designed to allow input or output devices to communicate with the rest of the computer system.

Question 46

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

Question 47

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

Question 48

_______ computers are not nearly as powerful as supercomputers, but are capable of great processing speeds and data storage.

Question 49

Software is another name for _______.

Question 50

The four types of personal computers are: _______ computers, laptop, tablets, and mobile devices.

Question 51

_______ use rigid metallic platters to store programs and very large data files.

Question 52

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

Question 53

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

Question 54

_______ are cell phones with wireless connections to the Internet.

Question 55

RAM will retain data when the computer is turned off.

Question 56

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

Question 57

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

Question 58

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

Question 59

Highly structured and organized data is stored in database files.

Question 60

Mobile devices, also known as _______ computers, are the smallest type of microcomputers and are designed to fit into the palm of one hand.

Question 61

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

Question 62

Describe all the parts of an information system.

Question 63

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

Question 64

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

Question 65

Differentiate between a supercomputer and a mainframe computer?

Question 66

_______ are secondary storage devices that use laser technology.

Question 67

What is an operating system? Give two examples.

Question 68

Differentiate between midrange and personal computers.

Question 69

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

Question 70

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

Question 71

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

Question 72

Describe the four types of files.

Question 73

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

Question 74

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

Question 75

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

Question 76

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