Deck 1: Information Technology, the Internet, and You

Question 1

"Background" software that helps the computer manage resources is called:

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

Answer 1

D

Question 2

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 2

A

Question 3

The most widely used handheld computers are:

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

Answer 3

B

Question 4

This computer component holds data that is currently being processed.

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

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 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

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

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

Question 9

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 10

USB drives are a type of what kind of secondary storage?

A)Optical
B)Magnetic
C)High-definition
D)Solid-state

Question 11

The word "software" is interchangeable with the word:

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

Question 12

The physical equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the:

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

Question 13

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 application software?

A)Midrange
B)Mainframe
C)Supercomputer
D)Microcomputer

Question 14

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 15

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 16

Desktop, notebook, tablet, and handheld computers are classified as:

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

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

System software includes all of the following except:

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

Question 19

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 20

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 21

The purpose of software is to convert data into information.

Question 22

To be a competent computer user, you must understand the essentials of information technology (IT).

Question 23

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

Question 24

A system unit consists of the keyboard and the monitor.

Question 25

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

Question 26

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 27

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

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

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

Question 30

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 31

System software might be described as end user software.

Question 32

System software is a collection of programs.

Question 33

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

Question 34

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 35

The Internet is the largest _____ in the world.

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

Question 36

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

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

Question 37

Another name for a midrange computer is server.

Question 38

A browser is an example of system software.

Question 39

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

Question 40

Software is another name for a program or programs.

Question 41

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

Question 42

Application software can be categorized as either general-purpose applications, specialized applications or _____ applications.

Question 43

_____ computers are the smallest type of microcomputers and are designed to fit into the palm of one hand.

Question 44

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

Question 45

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

Question 46

The four types of microcomputers are: _____ computers, notebooks, tablets, and handheld computers.

Question 47

Computer _____ refers to acquiring computer-related skills.

Question 48

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

Question 49

The general-purpose application used to navigate, explore, and find information on the Internet is called a _____.

Question 50

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

Question 51

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

Question 52

_____ 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 53

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

Question 54

Highly structured and organized data are stored in database files.

Question 55

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

Question 56

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

Question 57

RAM will retain data when the computer is turned off.

Question 58

_____ are cell phones with wireless connections to the Internet.

Question 59

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

Question 60

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

Question 61

Describe the different types of microcomputers with relevant examples.

Question 62

What is an operating system? Give two examples.

Question 63

Describe the differences between midrange and microcomputers.

Question 64

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

Question 65

In reference to microcomputer hardware, explain the system unit.

Question 66

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

Question 67

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

Question 68

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

Question 69

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

Question 70

Describe the four types of files.

Question 71

Describe all the parts of an information system.

Question 72

What are the differences between a supercomputer and a mainframe computer?

Question 73

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

Question 74

What is secondary storage? What is the difference between hard disks and solid-state storage?

Question 75

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

Question 76

_____ are secondary storage devices that use laser technology.