Question 1

Main memory holds the program instructions for applications that are currently being processed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A computer monitor is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  data. 
B)  hardware. 
C)  a DSS. 
D)  spaceware. 
E)  software. 
A)  data. 
B)  hardware. 
C)  a DSS. 
D)  spaceware. 
E)  software.

Question 3

One of the main disadvantages of solid state device memory is the high failure rate due to its many moving parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A kilobyte is a collection of

Accepted Answer

A)  512 bytes. 
B)  1024 bytes. 
C)  1024 megabytes. 
D)  1024 gigabytes. 
E)  8 bytes. 
A)  512 bytes. 
B)  1024 bytes. 
C)  1024 megabytes. 
D)  1024 gigabytes. 
E)  8 bytes.

Question 5

A spreadsheet program is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  operating system software. 
B)  firmware. 
C)  vertical market software. 
D)  horizontal market software. 
E)  system software. 
A)  operating system software. 
B)  firmware. 
C)  vertical market software. 
D)  horizontal market software. 
E)  system software.

Question 6

When you work on a spreadsheet program like Excel, the program is loaded into main memory for processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which device listed below is an example of an output hardware device?

Accepted Answer

A)  Touchscreen 
B)  Keyboard 
C)  Bar code scanner 
D)  Magnetic tape 
E)  Printer 
A)  Touchscreen 
B)  Keyboard 
C)  Bar code scanner 
D)  Magnetic tape 
E)  Printer

Question 8

Describe the functions of an operating system software.

Accepted Answer

An operating system is a progr

Question 9

Data in the CPU is processed in the form of

Accepted Answer

A)  bytes. 
B)  pixels. 
C)  characters. 
D)  dots. 
E)  bits. 
A)  bytes. 
B)  pixels. 
C)  characters. 
D)  dots. 
E)  bits.

Question 10

Some people say that technology changes too quickly and that they don't want any more features on the hardware and software that they use. Discuss the downside and the upside of this argument.

Accepted Answer

While it is certainly True that software

Question 11

Technology change is a fact of life and each person can choose how to relate to it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe how you would stay informed about changes in technology.

Accepted Answer

For today's professionals, there is no o

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

________ is a version of Unix that was developed by the open source community.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a version of Unix that...

Question 15

One-of-a-kind application software is

Accepted Answer

A)  operating software. 
B)  software that runs printers. 
C)  designed for a specific, unique need. 
D)  like a web browser. 
E)  memory-swapping software. 
A)  operating software. 
B)  software that runs printers. 
C)  designed for a specific, unique need. 
D)  like a web browser. 
E)  memory-swapping software.

Question 16

Briefly describe how a computer works.

Accepted Answer

The CPU (central processing unit) is the

Question 17

A bit has a value of

Accepted Answer

A)  0 or 1. 
B)  0. 
C)  11010. 
D)  1024. 
E)  1. 
A)  0 or 1. 
B)  0. 
C)  11010. 
D)  1024. 
E)  1.

Question 18

The performance of the CPU is measured in ________, or cycles per second.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The performance of the CPU is measured...

Question 19

What is the difference between off-the-shelf and custom software? What are the advantages and disadvantages of custom software?

Accepted Answer

Off-the-shelf software is purchased and

Question 20

Main memory is also called optical storage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Main memory holds the program instructions for applications that are currently being processed.

A computer monitor is an example of

One of the main disadvantages of solid state device memory is the high failure rate due to its many moving parts.

A kilobyte is a collection of

A spreadsheet program is an example of

When you work on a spreadsheet program like Excel, the program is loaded into main memory for processing.

Which device listed below is an example of an output hardware device?

Describe the functions of an operating system software.

Data in the CPU is processed in the form of

Some people say that technology changes too quickly and that they don't want any more features on the hardware and software that they use. Discuss the downside and the upside of this argument.

Technology change is a fact of life and each person can choose how to relate to it.

Describe how you would stay informed about changes in technology.

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

________ is a version of Unix that was developed by the open source community.

One-of-a-kind application software is

Briefly describe how a computer works.

A bit has a value of

The performance of the CPU is measured in ________, or cycles per second.

What is the difference between off-the-shelf and custom software? What are the advantages and disadvantages of custom software?

Main memory is also called optical storage.

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Main memory holds the program instructions for applications that are currently being processed.

A computer monitor is an example of

One of the main disadvantages of solid state device memory is the high failure rate due to its many moving parts.

A kilobyte is a collection of

A spreadsheet program is an example of

When you work on a spreadsheet program like Excel, the program is loaded into main memory for processing.

Which device listed below is an example of an output hardware device?

Describe the functions of an operating system software.

Data in the CPU is processed in the form of

Some people say that technology changes too quickly and that they don't want any more features on the hardware and software that they use. Discuss the downside and the upside of this argument.

Technology change is a fact of life and each person can choose how to relate to it.

Describe how you would stay informed about changes in technology.

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

________ is a version of Unix that was developed by the open source community.

One-of-a-kind application software is

Briefly describe how a computer works.

A bit has a value of

The performance of the CPU is measured in ________, or cycles per second.

What is the difference between off-the-shelf and custom software? What are the advantages and disadvantages of custom software?

Main memory is also called optical storage.

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Productivity, Innovation, and Strategy

Application Extension-Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013

Database and Content Management

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Networks and Collaboration

Competitive Advantage and Business Processes

Decision Making and Business Intelligence

E-commerce, Social Networking, and Web 20

Acquiring Information Systems Through Projects

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Managing Information Security and Privacy

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