Deck 1: Information Technology, the Internet, and You

Question 1

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

Answer 1

A

Question 2

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

Answer 2

C

Question 3

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

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 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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 8

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) System unit, modem, RAM, and microprocessor

Question 9

The most widely used handheld computers are _______.

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

Question 10

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 11

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

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

Question 12

______ are the most important part of any information system.

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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 15

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

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

Question 16

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 17

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

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

Question 18

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 19

System software includes all of the following except:

A) Stand-alone operating systems
B) Real-time operating systems
C) Utilities
D) Browsers

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

Software is another name for a program or programs.

Question 22

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

Question 23

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 24

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

Question 25

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

Question 26

Another name for a midrange computer is "server."

Question 27

A system unit consists of the keyboard and the monitor.

Question 28

A browser is an example of system 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

System software might be described as end-user software.

Question 32

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

Question 33

The purpose of software is to convert data into information.

Question 34

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

Question 35

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

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

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

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

Question 38

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 39

The Internet is the largest _______ in the world.

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

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

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

Question 42

RAM will retain data when the computer is turned off.

Question 43

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

Question 44

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

Question 45

The _______ (3 words) is the continuing development of the Internet that allows everyday objects embedded with electronic devices to send and receive data over the Internet.

Question 46

_______ are cell phones with wireless connections to the Internet.

Question 47

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

Question 48

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

Question 49

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

Question 50

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

Question 51

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

Question 52

Software is another name for _______.

Question 53

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

Question 54

_______ (2 words) are all about making people (end users) more productive.

Question 55

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

Question 56

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

Question 57

Highly structured and organized data is stored in database files.

Question 58

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

Question 59

_______ 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.

Question 60

_______ (2 words) use rigid metallic platters to store programs and very large data files.

Question 61

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

Question 62

Differentiate between midrange and personal computers.

Question 63

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

Question 64

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

Question 65

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

Question 66

Describe all the parts of an information system.

Question 67

Describe the four types of files.

Question 68

What is an operating system? Give two examples.

Question 69

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

Question 70

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

Question 71

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

Question 72

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

Question 73

_______ (2 words) are secondary storage devices that use laser technology.

Question 74

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

Question 75

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

Question 76

Differentiate between a supercomputer and a mainframe computer.