Question 1

Which of the following is an example of nonvolatile memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  magnetic disk 
B)  cache 
C)  main memory 
D)  buffer 
A)  magnetic disk 
B)  cache 
C)  main memory 
D)  buffer

Question 2

Explain how computer programs are licensed to individuals and organizations.

Accepted Answer

When a person buys a computer program,it

Question 3

Modifying existing firmware requires knowledge of special programs and techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is firmware?

Accepted Answer

Firmware is computer software that is in

Question 5

Which of the following is used to receive and process thousands of requests from a large number of users?

Accepted Answer

A)  a data bus 
B)  a stand-alone server 
C)  a server farm 
D)  a client computer 
A)  a data bus 
B)  a stand-alone server 
C)  a server farm 
D)  a client computer

Question 6

Application programs that run within a browser,without the need to be preinstalled on client computers,are referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  thin-client applications 
B)  firmware 
C)  desktop programs 
D)  thick-client applications 
A)  thin-client applications 
B)  firmware 
C)  desktop programs 
D)  thick-client applications

Question 7

One ________ is equivalent to 1,024 kilobytes.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

To run a program,a computer first transfers the program from disk to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the main memory 
B)  the CPU 
C)  the processor 
D)  the read-only memory 
A)  the main memory 
B)  the CPU 
C)  the processor 
D)  the read-only memory

Question 9

CPU speed is expressed in cycles called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hertz 
B)  bytes 
C)  bits 
D)  meters per second 
A)  hertz 
B)  bytes 
C)  bits 
D)  meters per second

Question 10

An exabyte is 1,024 petabytes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the different categories of application programs?

Accepted Answer

Application software consists of program

Question 12

A(n)________ is a program that controls a computer's resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  cache 
B)  operating system 
C)  CPU 
D)  bus 
A)  cache 
B)  operating system 
C)  CPU 
D)  bus

Question 13

How does a computer store data,and what are the different specifications of data size?

Accepted Answer

All computer data are represented by bit

Question 14

Which of the following is the most widely used operating system in business?

Accepted Answer

A)  Linux 
B)  Windows 
C)  Unix 
D)  Mac OS 
A)  Linux 
B)  Windows 
C)  Unix 
D)  Mac OS

Question 15

To execute an instruction,data is moved from the main memory to the CPU via the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bus 
B)  operating system 
C)  cache 
D)  application 
A)  bus 
B)  operating system 
C)  cache 
D)  application

Question 16

Which of the following is true about operating systems software?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both client and server computers need to run on the same operating system. 
B)  The operating system performs a majority of application-specific tasks. 
C)  Both client and server computers need an operating system. 
D)  A single version operating system can be used for different types of hardware. 
A)  Both client and server computers need to run on the same operating system. 
B)  The operating system performs a majority of application-specific tasks. 
C)  Both client and server computers need an operating system. 
D)  A single version operating system can be used for different types of hardware.

Question 17

________ is computer code as written by humans and that is understandable by humans.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bytecode 
B)  Machine code 
C)  Source code 
D)  Binary code 
A)  Bytecode 
B)  Machine code 
C)  Source code 
D)  Binary code

Question 18

Memory is said to be ________ if contents are lost when power is off.

Accepted Answer

A)  nonvolatile 
B)  volatile 
C)  random 
D)  swapped 
A)  nonvolatile 
B)  volatile 
C)  random 
D)  swapped

Question 19

Saving your work frequently is advised to tackle the issue of memory volatility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following refers to an application that runs on personal computers and does not need to connect to any server to run?

Accepted Answer

A)  a thick-client application 
B)  a thin-client application 
C)  a firmware 
D)  a desktop program 
A)  a thick-client application 
B)  a thin-client application 
C)  a firmware 
D)  a desktop program

Which of the following is an example of nonvolatile memory?

Explain how computer programs are licensed to individuals and organizations.

Modifying existing firmware requires knowledge of special programs and techniques.

What is firmware?

Which of the following is used to receive and process thousands of requests from a large number of users?

Application programs that run within a browser,without the need to be preinstalled on client computers,are referred to as ________.

One ________ is equivalent to 1,024 kilobytes.

To run a program,a computer first transfers the program from disk to ________.

CPU speed is expressed in cycles called ________.

An exabyte is 1,024 petabytes.

What are the different categories of application programs?

A(n)________ is a program that controls a computer's resources.

How does a computer store data,and what are the different specifications of data size?

Which of the following is the most widely used operating system in business?

To execute an instruction,data is moved from the main memory to the CPU via the ________.

Which of the following is true about operating systems software?

________ is computer code as written by humans and that is understandable by humans.

Memory is said to be ________ if contents are lost when power is off.

Saving your work frequently is advised to tackle the issue of memory volatility.

Which of the following refers to an application that runs on personal computers and does not need to connect to any server to run?

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Exam 4: Hardware and Software

Which of the following is an example of nonvolatile memory?

Explain how computer programs are licensed to individuals and organizations.

Modifying existing firmware requires knowledge of special programs and techniques.

What is firmware?

Which of the following is used to receive and process thousands of requests from a large number of users?

Application programs that run within a browser,without the need to be preinstalled on client computers,are referred to as ________.

One ________ is equivalent to 1,024 kilobytes.

To run a program,a computer first transfers the program from disk to ________.

CPU speed is expressed in cycles called ________.

An exabyte is 1,024 petabytes.

What are the different categories of application programs?

A(n)________ is a program that controls a computer's resources.

How does a computer store data,and what are the different specifications of data size?

Which of the following is the most widely used operating system in business?

To execute an instruction,data is moved from the main memory to the CPU via the ________.

Which of the following is true about operating systems software?

________ is computer code as written by humans and that is understandable by humans.

Memory is said to be ________ if contents are lost when power is off.

Saving your work frequently is advised to tackle the issue of memory volatility.

Which of the following refers to an application that runs on personal computers and does not need to connect to any server to run?

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

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