Question 1

Mac users can set up their computer to run both Windows and Mac OS X and select the platform they want to work with when they boot their computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

_____ are sets of keywords, commands, symbols, and rules for constructing statements by which humans can communicate instructions to a computer.

Accepted Answer

Programmin

Question 3

A software suite is a collection of programs packaged together as a bundle and typically includes a word processor, spreadsheet program, graphics program, and more.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A(n)_____ is a combination of a hardware configuration and systems software.

Accepted Answer

A)  application software 
B)  computer system platform 
C)  application service provider (ASP) 
D)  software suite 
A)  application software 
B)  computer system platform 
C)  application service provider (ASP) 
D)  software suite

Question 5

A(n) _____ is a set of programming instructions and standards for one software program to access and use the services of another software program.

Accepted Answer

applicatio

Question 6

One of the advantages of off-the-shelf software is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  an organization does not have to pay for features that are not required and never used. 
B)  ​the software always matches current work processes
And data standards. 
C)  the initial cost is lower because the software firm can spread the development costs over many customers. 
D)  the software contains important features, thus
Eliminating the need for future modification
And customization. 
A)  an organization does not have to pay for features that are not required and never used. 
B)  ​the software always matches current work processes
And data standards. 
C)  the initial cost is lower because the software firm can spread the development costs over many customers. 
D)  the software contains important features, thus
Eliminating the need for future modification
And customization.

Question 7

One of the disadvantages of proprietary software is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is hard to control results even if one is involved in the development of software. 
B)  it can take a long time and significant resources to develop the required software features. 
C)  it does not allow modification of features?that one might need to counteract an initiative by competitors. 
D)  it is difficult to achieve what is required in terms of features and reports. 
A)  it is hard to control results even if one is involved in the development of software. 
B)  it can take a long time and significant resources to develop the required software features. 
C)  it does not allow modification of features?that one might need to counteract an initiative by competitors. 
D)  it is difficult to achieve what is required in terms of features and reports.

Question 8

_____ are sequences of instructions for the computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ are sequences of instructions for the...

Question 9

The _____ techniques of the operating system increases the amount of processing that can be accomplished in a given amount of time.

Accepted Answer

A)  user interface 
B)  networking capability 
C)  file management 
D)  task management 
A)  user interface 
B)  networking capability 
C)  file management 
D)  task management

Question 10

Discuss three disadvantages of using proprietary software.

Accepted Answer

It can take a long time and significant

Question 11

_____ is IBM's first 64-bit enterprise operating system that is capable of handling very heavy workloads.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mac OS X 
B)  Unix 
C)  Chrome 
D)  z/OS 
A)  Mac OS X 
B)  Unix 
C)  Chrome 
D)  z/OS

Question 12

Documentation consists of computer programs that control the workings of computer hardware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An operating system with _____ capabilities allows a user to run more than one program to concurrently.

Accepted Answer

A)  networking 
B)  hardware independence 
C)  memory management 
D)  multitasking 
A)  networking 
B)  hardware independence 
C)  memory management 
D)  multitasking

Question 14

_____ programs can reduce the amount of disk space required to store a file or reduce the time it takes to transfer a file over the Internet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ programs can reduce the amount of...

Question 15

The primary function of application software is to apply the power of the computer to enable people, workgroups, and the entire enterprise to solve problems and perform specific tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_____ is a powerful operating system originally developed by AT&T for minicomputers-the predecessors of servers that are larger than PCs and smaller than mainframes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is a powerful operating system originally...

Question 17

Utility programs help to perform maintenance, correct problems, merge and sort sets of data, keep track of computer jobs, and compress files of data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The operating system's application programming interface (API) provides software developers with tools they use to build application software without needing to understand the inner workings of the operating system and hardware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Today's mobile phones and some PCs use a touch user interface called a _____ to allow people to control the personal computer.

Accepted Answer

A)  multiprocessing user interface 
B)  command-based user interface 
C)  speech recognition user interface 
D)  natural user interface 
A)  multiprocessing user interface 
B)  command-based user interface 
C)  speech recognition user interface 
D)  natural user interface

Question 20

One advantage of proprietary software versus off-the-shelf software is that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the initial cost is lower 
B)  the software is likely to meet the basic business needs that are common across organizations 
C)  the software is likely to be of high quality because many customer firms have tested the software and helped identify its bugs 
D)  the software provides a company a competitive advantage by solving problems in a unique manner 
A)  the initial cost is lower 
B)  the software is likely to meet the basic business needs that are common across organizations 
C)  the software is likely to be of high quality because many customer firms have tested the software and helped identify its bugs 
D)  the software provides a company a competitive advantage by solving problems in a unique manner

Mac users can set up their computer to run both Windows and Mac OS X and select the platform they want to work with when they boot their computer.

_____ are sets of keywords, commands, symbols, and rules for constructing statements by which humans can communicate instructions to a computer.

A software suite is a collection of programs packaged together as a bundle and typically includes a word processor, spreadsheet program, graphics program, and more.

A(n)_____ is a combination of a hardware configuration and systems software.

A(n) _____ is a set of programming instructions and standards for one software program to access and use the services of another software program.

One of the advantages of off-the-shelf software is that:

One of the disadvantages of proprietary software is that:

_____ are sequences of instructions for the computer.

The _____ techniques of the operating system increases the amount of processing that can be accomplished in a given amount of time.

Discuss three disadvantages of using proprietary software.

_____ is IBM's first 64-bit enterprise operating system that is capable of handling very heavy workloads.

Documentation consists of computer programs that control the workings of computer hardware.

An operating system with _____ capabilities allows a user to run more than one program to concurrently.

_____ programs can reduce the amount of disk space required to store a file or reduce the time it takes to transfer a file over the Internet.

The primary function of application software is to apply the power of the computer to enable people, workgroups, and the entire enterprise to solve problems and perform specific tasks.

_____ is a powerful operating system originally developed by AT&T for minicomputers-the predecessors of servers that are larger than PCs and smaller than mainframes.

Utility programs help to perform maintenance, correct problems, merge and sort sets of data, keep track of computer jobs, and compress files of data.

The operating system's application programming interface (API) provides software developers with tools they use to build application software without needing to understand the inner workings of the operating system and hardware.

Today's mobile phones and some PCs use a touch user interface called a _____ to allow people to control the personal computer.

One advantage of proprietary software versus off-the-shelf software is that _____.

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Database Systems and Applications

Telecommunications and Networks

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Mac users can set up their computer to run both Windows and Mac OS X and select the platform they want to work with when they boot their computer.

_____ are sets of keywords, commands, symbols, and rules for constructing statements by which humans can communicate instructions to a computer.

A software suite is a collection of programs packaged together as a bundle and typically includes a word processor, spreadsheet program, graphics program, and more.

A(n)_____ is a combination of a hardware configuration and systems software.

A(n) _____ is a set of programming instructions and standards for one software program to access and use the services of another software program.

One of the advantages of off-the-shelf software is that:

One of the disadvantages of proprietary software is that:

_____ are sequences of instructions for the computer.

The _____ techniques of the operating system increases the amount of processing that can be accomplished in a given amount of time.

Discuss three disadvantages of using proprietary software.

_____ is IBM's first 64-bit enterprise operating system that is capable of handling very heavy workloads.

Documentation consists of computer programs that control the workings of computer hardware.

An operating system with _____ capabilities allows a user to run more than one program to concurrently.

_____ programs can reduce the amount of disk space required to store a file or reduce the time it takes to transfer a file over the Internet.

The primary function of application software is to apply the power of the computer to enable people, workgroups, and the entire enterprise to solve problems and perform specific tasks.

_____ is a powerful operating system originally developed by AT&T for minicomputers-the predecessors of servers that are larger than PCs and smaller than mainframes.

Utility programs help to perform maintenance, correct problems, merge and sort sets of data, keep track of computer jobs, and compress files of data.

The operating system's application programming interface (API) provides software developers with tools they use to build application software without needing to understand the inner workings of the operating system and hardware.

Today's mobile phones and some PCs use a touch user interface called a _____ to allow people to control the personal computer.

One advantage of proprietary software versus off-the-shelf software is that _____.

An Introduction to Information Systems

Information Systems in Organizations

Hardware: Input, Processing, Output, and Storage Devices

Database Systems and Applications

Telecommunications and Networks

The Internet, Web, Intranets, and Extranets

Electronic and Mobile Commerce

Enterprise Systems

Information and Decision Support Systems

Knowledge Management and Specialized Information Systems

Systems Development

Systems Development: Construction, Integration and Testing, Implementation, Operation an

The Personal and Social Impact of Computers

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