Question 1

Governmental regulations such as the ________ Act mandate archiving business documents and relevant internal communication,including e-mail and instant messages.
A) Glass-Steagall
B) Sarbanes-Oxley
C) Robinson-Patman
D) Celler-Kefauver
E) Taft-Hartley

Accepted Answer

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is a federal law that aims to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures. It requires companies to keep business records, including electronic communications, for a certain period of time in order to promote accountability and transparency.

Question 2

The operating system of a computer is an example of ________ software.
A) system
B) open source
C) transitory
D) peripheral
E) application

Accepted Answer

The operating system is a type of system software that manages all the hardware and software resources of a computer system, providing common services for computer programs. It is a core component of a computer system and essential for its proper functioning. Open source software refers to software where the source code is freely available for use, modification, and distribution, while transitory software is temporary or short-lived software. Peripheral software refers to software that runs on peripheral devices like printers and scanners, while application software is designed for specific tasks like word processing or graphic design.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true about servers?
A) They are used to provide services to users within large organizations or to Web users.
B) They are primarily used as the main, central computing system for major corporations.
C) They are used primarily to assist in solving massive scientific problems.
D) They are optimized for visualization and rendering of three-dimensional models.
E) They are used for personal computing and small business computing.

Accepted Answer

Servers are commonly used to provide services to users within large organizations (such as email, file sharing, database management) or to Web users (such as hosting websites or applications). While they can be used as the main computing system for some corporations, this is not their primary use. They can also be used for scientific computing or visualization/rendering, but these are not their most common functions. Personal and small business computing typically does not require the use of a server.

Question 4

Application software helps to automate business processes,and it enables processes that would otherwise not even be possible.

Accepted Answer

Application software is designed to perform specific functions or tasks that can help businesses automate processes that were previously done manually. This can help businesses save time, reduce errors, and increase efficiency. Additionally, application software can enable processes that would not be possible without the use of technology, such as real-time data analysis and complex calculations.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of an intranet?
A) It secures proprietary information stored within the corporate local area network.
B) It is easily accessible to the public.
C) It can be used to access advertorial information.
D) It can be used by anyone with an Internet connection.
E) It cannot be accessed by using virtual private networks.

Accepted Answer

An intranet is a private network accessible only to individuals within an organization. It is used to secure and share proprietary information among employees and departments within the organization. It is not easily accessible to the public, cannot be accessed by anyone with an Internet connection, and is not used to access advertorial information. Intranets can be accessed through virtual private networks for remote employees who need access to the network.

Question 6

Which of the following general classes of computers designed for medical,engineering,or animation and graphics design uses is optimized for visualization and rendering of three-dimensional models,and typically have fast processors,large memory,and advanced video cards?
A) mainframes
B) supercomputers
C) workstations
D) servers
E) personal computers

Accepted Answer

Workstations are optimized for visualization and rendering of three-dimensional models, and usually have fast processors, large memory, and advanced video cards. Mainframes, servers, and supercomputers are designed for heavy data processing and storage, but they are not necessarily optimized for visualization and rendering. Personal computers can be used for these tasks, but they may not have the same level of performance as workstations.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?
A) Safari
B) Microsoft Office
C) Mozilla Firefox
D) Ubuntu Linux
E) Microsoft Surface

Accepted Answer

Ubuntu Linux is an operating system, while the other options listed are software applications or hardware devices.

Question 8

With respect to the general classes of computers,a ________ is used for small business computing.
A) workstation
B) personal computer
C) mainframe computer
D) server
E) supercomputer

Accepted Answer

Personal computers are designed for individual use, and are commonly used by small businesses due to their affordability and versatility. Workstations are typically more powerful and expensive, mainframes are used for large-scale data processing, servers are used for sharing resources among multiple users, and supercomputers are used for complex scientific calculations.

Question 9

The most prominent type of system software,the ________,coordinates the interaction between hardware components,peripherals,application software,and users.
A) random-access memory
B) operating system
C) read-only memory
D) base station
E) point to point protocol

Accepted Answer

The operating system is the most prominent type of system software as it manages and coordinates the interaction between various hardware components, peripherals, application software, and users. Random-access memory (RAM) and read-only memory (ROM) are types of memory that support the functioning of the operating system. Base station and point to point protocol are not types of system software.

Question 10

Operating systems are often written in ________,a very low-level computer programming language that allows the computer to operate quickly and efficiently.
A) structured query language
B) hypertext markup language
C) assembly language
D) extensible markup language
E) practical extraction and report language

Accepted Answer

Assembly language is a low-level programming language that is used to write operating systems and other system software. It provides direct access to the computer's hardware and allows for efficient memory management and system resource allocation. Structured Query Language (SQL), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Extensible Markup Language (XML), and Practical Extraction and Reporting Language (Perl) are not typically used for operating system development.

Question 11

Information systems infrastructure consists of hardware,system software,storage,networking,and data centers.

Accepted Answer

Information systems infrastructure includes all of the mentioned components such as hardware, system software, storage, networking, and data centers.

Question 12

With respect to the five general classes of computers,a ________ is typically used for scientific research.
A) mainframe computer
B) workstation
C) supercomputer
D) microcomputer
E) server

Accepted Answer

A supercomputer is typically used for scientific research due to its ability to process large amounts of complex data quickly and efficiently.

Question 13

With respect to the five general classes of computers,________ are typically used for mission critical applications,such as transaction processing.
A) workstations
B) supercomputers
C) servers
D) mainframes
E) personal computers

Accepted Answer

Mainframes are typically used for mission critical applications such as transaction processing, as they are designed for high reliability, availability, and security.

Question 14

________ software is the collection of programs that control the basic operations of computer hardware.
A) Application
B) Transitory
C) System
D) Open source
E) Peripheral

Accepted Answer

System software is responsible for controlling and managing the basic operations of computer hardware. This includes tasks such as memory management, device driver management, and process management. Examples of system software include operating systems, device drivers, and utility software. Application software, on the other hand, is designed to perform specific tasks or applications, such as word processing or spreadsheet creation. Transitory software, open source software, and peripheral software are not recognized categories of software.

Question 15

With respect to the general classes of computers,a ________ is very large and is used primarily as the main,central computing system for major corporations.
A) personal computer
B) supercomputer
C) server
D) mainframe computer
E) workstation

Accepted Answer

The description given matches with that of a mainframe computer which is intended for heavy and complex computing tasks required by large organizations. Personal computers, workstations, and servers are relatively smaller systems compared to mainframe computers. Supercomputers are primarily used for specialized scientific and engineering calculations.

Question 16

A fundamental component of the IS infrastructure is the ________,that is,the computers that run the applications and databases necessary for processing transactions or analyzing business data.
A) protocol
B) archival storage
C) hardware
D) system software
E) data center

Accepted Answer

The statement describes the physical hardware components of an information system, which include computers that run applications and databases. Choices A, B, D, and E do not accurately describe this component of the IS infrastructure.

Question 17

Which of the following tasks is performed by application software?
A) printing documents
B) writing a business letter
C) presenting information via a monitor
D) updating the system clock
E) saving data to a disk

Accepted Answer

Application software is designed to perform specific tasks for the end-user, such as creating or editing documents, creating presentations, or managing a database. Writing a business letter falls under the category of document creation, which is a task performed by application software. The other options listed involve system-level tasks and are typically handled by the operating system or firmware.

Question 18

Which of the following is a difference between a server and a workstation?
A) A workstation has fast network connectivity when compared to a server.
B) A workstation is used primarily as the main, central computing system for major corporations.
C) A workstation has high reliability when compared to a server.
D) A workstation has more memory and more disk storage when compared to a server.
E) A workstation is typically used by one user at a time.

Accepted Answer

A workstation is typically used by one user at a time, whereas a server is designed to support multiple users or devices simultaneously. The other options listed are incorrect: A) is not always true, B) is false, C) is not always true, and D) is false.

Question 19

With respect to the general classes of computers,a ________ is the most expensive and most powerful kind of computer,which is used primarily to assist in solving massive scientific problems.
A) supercomputer
B) workstation
C) mainframe computer
D) server
E) personal computer

Accepted Answer

Supercomputers are designed for performing complex calculations faster than any other computer. These are the most powerful and expensive computers that may occupy a large room, consume a lot of power and require a dedicated staff to maintain them. They are used mainly for scientific and engineering applications that require intensive numerical computations, such as weather forecasting, gene sequencing, nuclear simulations, and fluid dynamics.

Question 20

With respect to the general classes of computers,a ________ is any computer on a network that makes access to files,printing,communications,and other services available to users of the network.
A) workstation
B) server
C) personal computer
D) supercomputer
E) mainframe

Accepted Answer

A server is a computer on a network that provides services to other computers on the network. These services can include file sharing, printing, communication, and more. Workstations, personal computers, supercomputers, and mainframes are not necessarily designed to provide these services, and so server is the best choice.

Quiz 3: Managing the Information Systems Infrastructure and Services

Governmental regulations such as the ________ Act mandate archiving business documents and relevant internal communication,including e-mail and instant messages.

The operating system of a computer is an example of ________ software.

Which of the following statements is true about servers?

Application software helps to automate business processes,and it enables processes that would otherwise not even be possible.

Which of the following statements is true of an intranet?

Which of the following general classes of computers designed for medical,engineering,or animation and graphics design uses is optimized for visualization and rendering of three-dimensional models,and typically have fast processors,large memory,and advanced video cards?

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

With respect to the general classes of computers,a ________ is used for small business computing.

The most prominent type of system software,the ________,coordinates the interaction between hardware components,peripherals,application software,and users.

Operating systems are often written in ________,a very low-level computer programming language that allows the computer to operate quickly and efficiently.

Information systems infrastructure consists of hardware,system software,storage,networking,and data centers.

With respect to the five general classes of computers,a ________ is typically used for scientific research.

With respect to the five general classes of computers,________ are typically used for mission critical applications,such as transaction processing.

________ software is the collection of programs that control the basic operations of computer hardware.

With respect to the general classes of computers,a ________ is very large and is used primarily as the main,central computing system for major corporations.

A fundamental component of the IS infrastructure is the ________,that is,the computers that run the applications and databases necessary for processing transactions or analyzing business data.

Which of the following tasks is performed by application software?

Which of the following is a difference between a server and a workstation?

With respect to the general classes of computers,a ________ is the most expensive and most powerful kind of computer,which is used primarily to assist in solving massive scientific problems.

With respect to the general classes of computers,a ________ is any computer on a network that makes access to files,printing,communications,and other services available to users of the network.