Question 1

The random access memory is called the main memory of a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Magnetic and optical disks are nonvolatile memory devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A spreadsheet program is an example of a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  vertical-market application 
B)  operating system 
C)  firmware 
D)  horizontal-market application 
A)  vertical-market application 
B)  operating system 
C)  firmware 
D)  horizontal-market application D

Question 4

Machine code ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is written in high-level languages 
B)  cannot be modified by humans 
C)  is usually written by humans 
D)  is the simplest mode of communicating with computers 
A)  is written in high-level languages 
B)  cannot be modified by humans 
C)  is usually written by humans 
D)  is the simplest mode of communicating with computers

Question 5

Hardware includes electronic components that are used to input, process, output, and store data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is open source software?

Accepted Answer

Open source software is a product of a v

Question 7

What are the differences between volatile and nonvolatile memory? Give an example of each.Why is this important to know in a business?

Accepted Answer

Volatile memory is impermanent and nonvo

Question 8

With ________, a personal computer, such as a desktop or portable computer, hosts several different operating systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  PC virtualization 
B)  parallel computing 
C)  cloud computing 
D)  grid computing 
A)  PC virtualization 
B)  parallel computing 
C)  cloud computing 
D)  grid computing

Question 9

Volatile memory devices can store data without using external power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Servers are generally accessed from other computers and they have limited video displays.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the various components of hardware and provide examples.

Accepted Answer

Hardware consists of electronic componen

Question 12

Server application programs are programs that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  control the client computer's resources 
B)  are processed on client computers 
C)  are processed on server computers 
D)  control the server computer's resources 
A)  control the client computer's resources 
B)  are processed on client computers 
C)  are processed on server computers 
D)  control the server computer's resources

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a closed source project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Firefox 
B)  Android 
C)  Microsoft Office 
D)  Ubuntu 
A)  Firefox 
B)  Android 
C)  Microsoft Office 
D)  Ubuntu

Question 14

Firmware is computer software that is installed into devices such as printers and print servers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A printer is an example of an input hardware device.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Horizontal-market application softwares serve the needs of a specific industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

List the various categories of application software.

Accepted Answer

The three major categories of applicatio

Question 18

Custom developed software is less risky compared to other forms of software development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The ________ is called the "brain" of the computer.

Accepted Answer

A)  random access memory 
B)  read only memory 
C)  storage hardware 
D)  central processing unit 
A)  random access memory 
B)  read only memory 
C)  storage hardware 
D)  central processing unit

Question 20

What are the main operating systems? Provide a brief overview.

Accepted Answer

The first main desktop operating system

The random access memory is called the main memory of a computer.

Magnetic and optical disks are nonvolatile memory devices.

A spreadsheet program is an example of a(n)________.

Machine code ________.

Hardware includes electronic components that are used to input, process, output, and store data.

What is open source software?

What are the differences between volatile and nonvolatile memory? Give an example of each.Why is this important to know in a business?

With ________, a personal computer, such as a desktop or portable computer, hosts several different operating systems.

Volatile memory devices can store data without using external power.

Servers are generally accessed from other computers and they have limited video displays.

Describe the various components of hardware and provide examples.

Server application programs are programs that ________.

Which of the following is an example of a closed source project?

Firmware is computer software that is installed into devices such as printers and print servers.

A printer is an example of an input hardware device.

Horizontal-market application softwares serve the needs of a specific industry.

List the various categories of application software.

Custom developed software is less risky compared to other forms of software development.

The ________ is called the "brain" of the computer.

What are the main operating systems? Provide a brief overview.

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Collaboration Information Systems

Strategy and Information Systems

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Structured Processes and Information Systems

Social Media Information Systems

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Exam 4: Hardware and Software

The random access memory is called the main memory of a computer.

Magnetic and optical disks are nonvolatile memory devices.

A spreadsheet program is an example of a(n)________.

Machine code ________.

Hardware includes electronic components that are used to input, process, output, and store data.

What is open source software?

What are the differences between volatile and nonvolatile memory? Give an example of each.Why is this important to know in a business?

With ________, a personal computer, such as a desktop or portable computer, hosts several different operating systems.

Volatile memory devices can store data without using external power.

Servers are generally accessed from other computers and they have limited video displays.

Describe the various components of hardware and provide examples.

Server application programs are programs that ________.

Which of the following is an example of a closed source project?

Firmware is computer software that is installed into devices such as printers and print servers.

A printer is an example of an input hardware device.

Horizontal-market application softwares serve the needs of a specific industry.

List the various categories of application software.

Custom developed software is less risky compared to other forms of software development.

The ________ is called the "brain" of the computer.

What are the main operating systems? Provide a brief overview.

The Importance of MIS

Collaboration Information Systems

Strategy and Information Systems

Database Processing

Data Communication and the Cloud

Structured Processes and Information Systems

Social Media Information Systems

Business Intelligence Systems

Business Process and Information Systems Development

Information Systems Management

Information Security Management

The International Dimension

Filters