Question 1

Which of the following is true about client computers?

Accepted Answer

A)  They receive and process multiple service requests per minute. 
B)  They have software that enables them to connect to a network. 
C)  They have limited video displays or no display at all. 
D)  They require a minimum of 4GB main memory to process information. 
A)  They receive and process multiple service requests per minute. 
B)  They have software that enables them to connect to a network. 
C)  They have limited video displays or no display at all. 
D)  They require a minimum of 4GB main memory to process information.

Question 2

McCann Systems,a leading IT firm,develops customized billing software to meet the needs of its individual customers.In this case,the software developed by the firm is referred to as a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  vertical-market application software 
B)  horizontal-market application software 
C)  one-of-a-kind application software 
D)  operating systems software 
A)  vertical-market application software 
B)  horizontal-market application software 
C)  one-of-a-kind application software 
D)  operating systems software

Question 3

Application programs can be processed by both client and server computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A 64-bit CPU can address more main memory than a 32-bit CPU.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The speed and costs of central processing units are the same across multiple hardware vendors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the basic components of a generic computer.

Accepted Answer

In a generic computer,hardware consists

Question 7

Some computers have two or more CPUs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The CPU keeps rarely used instructions in the cache.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Optical disks are the most common storage devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Programs that control a server computer's resources are referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  client operating systems 
B)  client application programs 
C)  server operating systems 
D)  server application programs 
A)  client operating systems 
B)  client application programs 
C)  server operating systems 
D)  server application programs

Question 11

________ is the process whereby multiple operating systems share the same hardware.

Accepted Answer

A)  Machine coding 
B)  Virtualization 
C)  License sharing 
D)  Cloud computing 
A)  Machine coding 
B)  Virtualization 
C)  License sharing 
D)  Cloud computing

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of volatile memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  magnetic disk 
B)  magnetic tape 
C)  optical disk 
D)  cache 
A)  magnetic disk 
B)  magnetic tape 
C)  optical disk 
D)  cache

Question 13

A ________ is 1,024 bytes.

Accepted Answer

A)  kilobyte 
B)  megabyte 
C)  gigabyte 
D)  terabyte 
A)  kilobyte 
B)  megabyte 
C)  gigabyte 
D)  terabyte

Question 14

Briefly describe how a computer works.

Accepted Answer

The CPU (central processing unit)is the

Question 15

Computers represent data using binary digits,called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dots 
B)  pixels 
C)  tags 
D)  bits 
A)  dots 
B)  pixels 
C)  tags 
D)  bits

Question 16

The number of bits to represent a single character is referred to as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  byte 
B)  kilobyte 
C)  terabyte 
D)  megabyte 
A)  byte 
B)  kilobyte 
C)  terabyte 
D)  megabyte

Question 17

How does open source work? How is it different from closed source projects?

Accepted Answer

The term open source means that the sour

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is an operating system? How is it different from an application program?

Accepted Answer

Every computer has an operating system,w

Question 20

Which of the following is true of in-house custom-developed software?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are less expensive than off-the-shelf software. 
B)  An organization can tailor its applications to fit its requirements. 
C)  Developing custom software is easier than using a horizontal application. 
D)  Custom-developed software need not be adapted to changing needs. 
A)  They are less expensive than off-the-shelf software. 
B)  An organization can tailor its applications to fit its requirements. 
C)  Developing custom software is easier than using a horizontal application. 
D)  Custom-developed software need not be adapted to changing needs.

Which of the following is true about client computers?

McCann Systems,a leading IT firm,develops customized billing software to meet the needs of its individual customers.In this case,the software developed by the firm is referred to as a(n)________.

Application programs can be processed by both client and server computers.

A 64-bit CPU can address more main memory than a 32-bit CPU.

The speed and costs of central processing units are the same across multiple hardware vendors.

Describe the basic components of a generic computer.

Some computers have two or more CPUs.

The CPU keeps rarely used instructions in the cache.

Optical disks are the most common storage devices.

Programs that control a server computer's resources are referred to as ________.

________ is the process whereby multiple operating systems share the same hardware.

Which of the following is an example of volatile memory?

A ________ is 1,024 bytes.

Briefly describe how a computer works.

Computers represent data using binary digits,called ________.

The number of bits to represent a single character is referred to as a ________.

How does open source work? How is it different from closed source projects?

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

What is an operating system? How is it different from an application program?

Which of the following is true of in-house custom-developed software?

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Exam 4: Hardware and Software

Which of the following is true about client computers?

McCann Systems,a leading IT firm,develops customized billing software to meet the needs of its individual customers.In this case,the software developed by the firm is referred to as a(n)________.

Application programs can be processed by both client and server computers.

A 64-bit CPU can address more main memory than a 32-bit CPU.

The speed and costs of central processing units are the same across multiple hardware vendors.

Describe the basic components of a generic computer.

Some computers have two or more CPUs.

The CPU keeps rarely used instructions in the cache.

Optical disks are the most common storage devices.

Programs that control a server computer's resources are referred to as ________.

________ is the process whereby multiple operating systems share the same hardware.

Which of the following is an example of volatile memory?

A ________ is 1,024 bytes.

Briefly describe how a computer works.

Computers represent data using binary digits,called ________.

The number of bits to represent a single character is referred to as a ________.

How does open source work? How is it different from closed source projects?

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

What is an operating system? How is it different from an application program?

Which of the following is true of in-house custom-developed software?

The Importance of MIS

Business Processes, information Systems, and Information

Organizational Strategy, information Systems, and Competitive Advantage

Database Processing

The Cloud

Organizations and Information Systems

Social Media Information Systems

Business Intelligence Systems

Information Systems Development

Information Systems Management

Information Security Management

Extension A1: Collaboration Information Systems for Decision Making,problem Solving,and Project Management

Extension A2: Collaborative Information Systems for Student Projects

Filters