Question 1

One of the disadvantages of silicon is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  it cannot be used for mass production of silicon devices. 
B)  it cannot emit light. 
C)  it is very soft and fragile. 
D)  it is very expensive. 
A)  it cannot be used for mass production of silicon devices. 
B)  it cannot emit light. 
C)  it is very soft and fragile. 
D)  it is very expensive.

Question 2

_____ storage,which is used for online storage and backup,involves multiple virtual servers that are usually hosted by third parties.

Accepted Answer

A)  Kernel 
B)  Buffer 
C)  Cache 
D)  Cloud 
A)  Kernel 
B)  Buffer 
C)  Cache 
D)  Cloud

Question 3

What are print servers?

Accepted Answer

Print servers enable

Question 4

A(n) _____ is the enclosure containing a computer's main components.

Accepted Answer

central processing u

Question 5

A(n) _____ is an interface between a computer and a printer that enables the computer to transfer multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A)  parallel port 
B)  serial port 
C)  expansion slot 
D)  control unit 
A)  parallel port 
B)  serial port 
C)  expansion slot 
D)  control unit

Question 6

_____ is a light-sensitive stylus connected to the monitor with a cable.When it is placed on an on-screen location,the data in that spot is sent to the computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is a light-sensitive stylus connected to...

Question 7

Provide a general description of how to write a computer program.

Accepted Answer

To write a computer program,first a user

Question 8

What are the three main types of secondary memory devices?

Accepted Answer

There are three main types of

Question 9

A disadvantage of trackball is that positioning is sometimes less precise than with a mouse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is an input device?

Accepted Answer

A)  Touch screen 
B)  Cathode ray tube 
C)  Liquid crystal display 
D)  Inkjet printer 
A)  Touch screen 
B)  Cathode ray tube 
C)  Liquid crystal display 
D)  Inkjet printer

Question 11

ASCII defines up to _____ characters.

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  128 
C)  258 
D)  1024 
A)  8 
B)  128 
C)  258 
D)  1024

Question 12

Java and C++ are _____ languages.

Accepted Answer

A)  assembly 
B)  high-level 
C)  machine 
D)  second-generation computer 
A)  assembly 
B)  high-level 
C)  machine 
D)  second-generation computer

Question 13

The _____ tells the computer what to do,such as instructing the computer which device to read or send output to.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ tells the computer what to...

Question 14

An Extended ASCII data code allows representation of 1024 characters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) system is a collection of disk drives used for fault tolerance and improved performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe fifth-generation languages (5GLs) and some of their features.

Accepted Answer

Fifth-generation languages (5GLs) use so

Question 17

Very-large-scale integration (VLSI) circuits were introduced in the fifth-generation computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_____ computer languages are machine independent and are called high-level languages.

Accepted Answer

A)  First-generation 
B)  Second-generation 
C)  Third-generation 
D)  Fourth-generation 
A)  First-generation 
B)  Second-generation 
C)  Third-generation 
D)  Fourth-generation

Question 19

CD-ROMs and DVDs are examples of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  magnetic tapes 
B)  magnetic disks 
C)  optical discs 
D)  main memory devices 
A)  magnetic tapes 
B)  magnetic disks 
C)  optical discs 
D)  main memory devices

Question 20

Network-attached storage (NAS) increases management costs and is fault prone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One of the disadvantages of silicon is that:

_____ storage,which is used for online storage and backup,involves multiple virtual servers that are usually hosted by third parties.

What are print servers?

A(n) _____ is the enclosure containing a computer's main components.

A(n) _____ is an interface between a computer and a printer that enables the computer to transfer multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously.

_____ is a light-sensitive stylus connected to the monitor with a cable.When it is placed on an on-screen location,the data in that spot is sent to the computer.

Provide a general description of how to write a computer program.

What are the three main types of secondary memory devices?

A disadvantage of trackball is that positioning is sometimes less precise than with a mouse.

Which of the following is an input device?

ASCII defines up to _____ characters.

Java and C++ are _____ languages.

The _____ tells the computer what to do,such as instructing the computer which device to read or send output to.

An Extended ASCII data code allows representation of 1024 characters.

A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) system is a collection of disk drives used for fault tolerance and improved performance.

Describe fifth-generation languages (5GLs) and some of their features.

Very-large-scale integration (VLSI) circuits were introduced in the fifth-generation computers.

_____ computer languages are machine independent and are called high-level languages.

CD-ROMs and DVDs are examples of _____.

Network-attached storage (NAS) increases management costs and is fault prone.

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Exam 2: Computers: the Machines Behind Computing

One of the disadvantages of silicon is that:

_____ storage,which is used for online storage and backup,involves multiple virtual servers that are usually hosted by third parties.

What are print servers?

A(n) _____ is the enclosure containing a computer's main components.

A(n) _____ is an interface between a computer and a printer that enables the computer to transfer multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously.

_____ is a light-sensitive stylus connected to the monitor with a cable.When it is placed on an on-screen location,the data in that spot is sent to the computer.

Provide a general description of how to write a computer program.

What are the three main types of secondary memory devices?

A disadvantage of trackball is that positioning is sometimes less precise than with a mouse.

Which of the following is an input device?

ASCII defines up to _____ characters.

Java and C++ are _____ languages.

The _____ tells the computer what to do,such as instructing the computer which device to read or send output to.

An Extended ASCII data code allows representation of 1024 characters.

A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) system is a collection of disk drives used for fault tolerance and improved performance.

Describe fifth-generation languages (5GLs) and some of their features.

Very-large-scale integration (VLSI) circuits were introduced in the fifth-generation computers.

_____ computer languages are machine independent and are called high-level languages.

CD-ROMs and DVDs are examples of _____.

Network-attached storage (NAS) increases management costs and is fault prone.

Information Systems: an Overview

Database Systems,data Warehouses,and Data Marts

Personal,legal,ethical,and Organizational Issues of Information Systems

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

The Internet,intranets,and Extranets

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Management Support Systems

Intelligent Information Systems

Emerging Trends,technologies,and Applications

Filters