Question 1

Briefly discuss different classes of computers.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Usually, computers ar

Question 2

Two main parts of an object-oriented programming language include objects and models.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which best defines an operating system (OS)?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a set of programs for controlling and managing computer hardware and software. 
B) It is a computer and all the software for managing network resources and offering services to a network. 
C) It is a collection of disk drives used for fault tolerance and is typically found in large network systems. 
D) It is the main circuit board containing connectors for attaching additional boards. 
A) It is a set of programs for controlling and managing computer hardware and software. 
B) It is a computer and all the software for managing network resources and offering services to a network. 
C) It is a collection of disk drives used for fault tolerance and is typically found in large network systems. 
D) It is the main circuit board containing connectors for attaching additional boards.

Question 4

A(n)_____  is a type of server that stores computer software, which users can access from their workstations.

Accepted Answer

A) database server 
B) Web server 
C) application server 
D) file server 
A) database server 
B) Web server 
C) application server 
D) file server

Question 5

The supervisor program in an operating system (OS)is also known as the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) metadata 
B) kernel 
C) applet 
D) cache 
A) metadata 
B) kernel 
C) applet 
D) cache

Question 6

Discuss single processor and multiprocessor computers.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Some computers have a

Question 7

Describe how computer speed is measured.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Typically, computer s

Question 8

Extended ASCII is a data code that allows the representation of 1024 characters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A(n)_____ is a communication interface through which information is transferred one bit at a time.

Accepted Answer

A) extended capability port 
B) parallel port 
C) serial port 
D) enhanced parallel port 
A) extended capability port 
B) parallel port 
C) serial port 
D) enhanced parallel port

Question 10

Which is true of the supervisor program of an operating system (OS)?

Accepted Answer

A) It controls compilers in the OS. 
B) It prioritizes tasks performed by the CPU. 
C) It transfers data among other parts of the computer system. 
D) It generates checksums to verify that data is not corrupted. 
A) It controls compilers in the OS. 
B) It prioritizes tasks performed by the CPU. 
C) It transfers data among other parts of the computer system. 
D) It generates checksums to verify that data is not corrupted.

Question 11

Every character, number, or symbol on the keyboard is represented as a(n)_____ in computer memory.

Accepted Answer

A) decimal number 
B) hexadecimal number 
C) octal number 
D) binary number 
A) decimal number 
B) hexadecimal number 
C) octal number 
D) binary number

Question 12

Fourth-generation languages (4GLs)are also called procedural languages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Multiplication is a(n)_________ operation in the context of computer operations.

Accepted Answer

A) logic 
B) retrieval 
C) storage 
D) arithmetic 
A) logic 
B) retrieval 
C) storage 
D) arithmetic

Question 14

A _____ is a link between devices connected to a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) motherboard 
B) control unit 
C) disk drive 
D) bus 
A) motherboard 
B) control unit 
C) disk drive 
D) bus

Question 15

Describe desktop publishing software.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Desktop publishing so

Question 16

A(n)_____ is the enclosure containing the computer's main components.

Accepted Answer

A) disk drive 
B) computer chassis 
C) expansion slot 
D) parallel port 
A) disk drive 
B) computer chassis 
C) expansion slot 
D) parallel port

Question 17

Spreadsheet software is more powerful than financial planning software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Briefly discuss different classes of computers.

Two main parts of an object-oriented programming language include objects and models.

Which best defines an operating system (OS)?

A(n)_____ is a type of server that stores computer software, which users can access from their workstations.

The supervisor program in an operating system (OS)is also known as the _____.

Discuss single processor and multiprocessor computers.

Describe how computer speed is measured.

Extended ASCII is a data code that allows the representation of 1024 characters.

A(n)_____ is a communication interface through which information is transferred one bit at a time.

Which is true of the supervisor program of an operating system (OS)?

Every character, number, or symbol on the keyboard is represented as a(n)_____ in computer memory.

Fourth-generation languages (4GLs)are also called procedural languages.

Multiplication is a(n)_________ operation in the context of computer operations.

A _____ is a link between devices connected to a computer.

Describe desktop publishing software.

A(n)_____ is the enclosure containing the computer's main components.

Spreadsheet software is more powerful than financial planning software.

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Exam 2: Computers and Their Business Applications

Briefly discuss different classes of computers.

Two main parts of an object-oriented programming language include objects and models.

Which best defines an operating system (OS)?

A(n)_____ is a type of server that stores computer software, which users can access from their workstations.

The supervisor program in an operating system (OS)is also known as the _____.

Discuss single processor and multiprocessor computers.

Describe how computer speed is measured.

Extended ASCII is a data code that allows the representation of 1024 characters.

A(n)_____ is a communication interface through which information is transferred one bit at a time.

Which is true of the supervisor program of an operating system (OS)?

Every character, number, or symbol on the keyboard is represented as a(n)_____ in computer memory.

Fourth-generation languages (4GLs)are also called procedural languages.

Multiplication is a(n)_________ operation in the context of computer operations.

A _____ is a link between devices connected to a computer.

Describe desktop publishing software.

A(n)_____ is the enclosure containing the computer's main components.

Spreadsheet software is more powerful than financial planning software.

Information Systems in Business

Data and Business Intelligence

Personal, Legal, Ethical, and Organizational Issues

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

A Connected World

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Supporting Decisions and Processes

Artificial Intelligence and Automation

Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications

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