Question 1

What is software?

Accepted Answer

A)  Any computer-based tool that people use to work with information and support the information and information-processing needs of an organization 
B)  The set of instructions that the hardware executes to carry out specific tasks 
C)  Consists of the physical devices associated with a computer system 
D)  An electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept, manipulate, and store data 
A)  Any computer-based tool that people use to work with information and support the information and information-processing needs of an organization 
B)  The set of instructions that the hardware executes to carry out specific tasks 
C)  Consists of the physical devices associated with a computer system 
D)  An electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept, manipulate, and store data

Question 2

What is a small unit of ultra-fast memory that is used to store recently accessed or frequently accessed data so that the CPU does not have to retrieve this data from slower memory circuits such as RAM?

Accepted Answer

A)  ROM 
B)  Cache memory 
C)  Volatility 
D)  Flash memory 
A)  ROM 
B)  Cache memory 
C)  Volatility 
D)  Flash memory

Question 3

What uses programs such as Window Washer which erases file histories, browser cookies, cache contents, and other crumbs that applications and Windows leave on a hard drive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preventative security software 
B)  Safe mode software 
C)  Crash-proof software 
D)  Disk image software 
A)  Preventative security software 
B)  Safe mode software 
C)  Crash-proof software 
D)  Disk image software

Question 4

Describe the six major categories of hardware and provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The six major categories of hardware inc

Question 5

A tablet is a pen-based computer that provides the screen capabilities of a PDA with the functional capabilities of a laptop or desktop computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is hardware?

Accepted Answer

A)  Any computer-based tool that people use to work with information and support the information and information-processing needs of an organization 
B)  The set of instructions that the hardware executes to carry out specific tasks 
C)  Consists of the physical devices associated with a computer system 
D)  An electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept, manipulate, and store data 
A)  Any computer-based tool that people use to work with information and support the information and information-processing needs of an organization 
B)  The set of instructions that the hardware executes to carry out specific tasks 
C)  Consists of the physical devices associated with a computer system 
D)  An electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept, manipulate, and store data

Question 7

Secondary storage consists of equipment designed to store large volumes of data for long-term storage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is a computer dedicated to a single function, such as a calculator or computer game?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tablet 
B)  PDA 
C)  Appliance 
D)  Minicomputer 
A)  Tablet 
B)  PDA 
C)  Appliance 
D)  Minicomputer

Question 9

A hard drive is a secondary storage medium that uses several rigid disks coated with a magnetically sensitive material and housed together with the recording heads in a hermetically sealed mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What occur when the software vendor releases updates to software to fix problems or enhance features?

Accepted Answer

A)  Software updates 
B)  Software upgrades 
C)  Crash-proof software 
D)  Course management software 
A)  Software updates 
B)  Software upgrades 
C)  Crash-proof software 
D)  Course management software

Question 11

Spyware can remove software that is no longer needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is a type of CPU that can recognize as many as 100 or more instructions, enough to carry out most computations directly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Megahertz 
B)  Gigahertz 
C)  CISC 
D)  RISC 
A)  Megahertz 
B)  Gigahertz 
C)  CISC 
D)  RISC

Question 13

What system is used in computer appliances and special-purpose applications, such as an automobile, ATM, or media player and is used for a single purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  System software 
B)  Operating system software 
C)  Embedded operating system 
D)  Multitasking 
A)  System software 
B)  Operating system software 
C)  Embedded operating system 
D)  Multitasking

Question 14

What is an input device designed for special applications for use by people with different types of special needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Logic unit 
B)  Output device 
C)  Adaptive computer devices 
D)  Magnetic medium devices 
A)  Logic unit 
B)  Output device 
C)  Adaptive computer devices 
D)  Magnetic medium devices

Question 15

What is a cellular telephone with a keypad that runs programs, music, photos, email, and includes many features of a PDA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tablet 
B)  PDA 
C)  Ebook 
D)  Smartphone 
A)  Tablet 
B)  PDA 
C)  Ebook 
D)  Smartphone

Question 16

The control unit performs all arithmetic operations (for example, addition and subtraction) and all logic operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the number of bits (0s and 1s) that can be processed by the CPU at any one time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clock speed 
B)  Word length 
C)  Bus width 
D)  Chip line width 
A)  Clock speed 
B)  Word length 
C)  Bus width 
D)  Chip line width

Question 18

Primary storage is the computer's main memory, which consists of the random access memory (RAM), cache memory, and read-only memory (ROM) that is directly accessible to the CPU.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Personal information management (PIM) software handles contact information, appointments, task lists, and email.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Random access memory is the portion of a computer's primary storage that does not lose its contents when one switches off the power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Strategic Initiatives for Implementing Competitive Advantages

What is software?

What is a small unit of ultra-fast memory that is used to store recently accessed or frequently accessed data so that the CPU does not have to retrieve this data from slower memory circuits such as RAM?

What uses programs such as Window Washer which erases file histories, browser cookies, cache contents, and other crumbs that applications and Windows leave on a hard drive?

Describe the six major categories of hardware and provide an example of each.

A tablet is a pen-based computer that provides the screen capabilities of a PDA with the functional capabilities of a laptop or desktop computer.

What is hardware?

Secondary storage consists of equipment designed to store large volumes of data for long-term storage.

What is a computer dedicated to a single function, such as a calculator or computer game?

A hard drive is a secondary storage medium that uses several rigid disks coated with a magnetically sensitive material and housed together with the recording heads in a hermetically sealed mechanism.

What occur when the software vendor releases updates to software to fix problems or enhance features?

Spyware can remove software that is no longer needed.

What is a type of CPU that can recognize as many as 100 or more instructions, enough to carry out most computations directly?

What system is used in computer appliances and special-purpose applications, such as an automobile, ATM, or media player and is used for a single purpose?

What is an input device designed for special applications for use by people with different types of special needs?

What is a cellular telephone with a keypad that runs programs, music, photos, email, and includes many features of a PDA?

The control unit performs all arithmetic operations (for example, addition and subtraction) and all logic operations.

What is the number of bits (0s and 1s) that can be processed by the CPU at any one time?

Primary storage is the computer's main memory, which consists of the random access memory (RAM), cache memory, and read-only memory (ROM) that is directly accessible to the CPU.

Personal information management (PIM) software handles contact information, appointments, task lists, and email.

Random access memory is the portion of a computer's primary storage that does not lose its contents when one switches off the power.

Business Driven Technology

Identifying Competitive Advantages

Strategic Initiatives for Implementing Competitive Advantages

Measuring the Success of Strategic Initiatives

Organizational Structures That Support Strategic Initiatives

Valuing and Storing Organizational Informationdatabases

Accessing Organizational Informationdata Warehouses

Understanding Big Data and Its Impact on Business

Enabling the Organizationdecision Making

Extending the Organizationsupply Chain Management

Building a Customer-Centric Organizationcustomer Relationship Management

Integrating the Organization From End to Endenterprise Resource Planning

Creating Innovative Organizations

Ebusiness

Creating Collaborative Partnerships

Integrating Wireless Technology in Business

Developing Software to Streamline Operations

Methodologies for Supporting Agile Organizations

Managing Organizational Projects

Business Driven Technology

Identifying Competitive Advantages

Measuring the Success of Strategic Initiatives

Organizational Structures That Support Strategic Initiatives

Valuing and Storing Organizational Informationdatabases

Accessing Organizational Informationdata Warehouses

Understanding Big Data and Its Impact on Business

Enabling the Organizationdecision Making

Extending the Organizationsupply Chain Management

Building a Customer-Centric Organizationcustomer Relationship Management

Integrating the Organization From End to Endenterprise Resource Planning

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