Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) cache 
B) operating system 
C) central processing unit 
D) data bus 
A) cache 
B) operating system 
C) central processing unit 
D) data bus

Question 2

A device's cache and main memory are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) volatile 
B) nonvolatile 
C) stable 
D) nonperishable 
A) volatile 
B) nonvolatile 
C) stable 
D) nonperishable

Question 3

Which of the following refers to software that is developed for a specific and unique need?

Accepted Answer

A) simulation software 
B) horizontal-market application software 
C) one-of-a-kind application software 
D) open source software 
A) simulation software 
B) horizontal-market application software 
C) one-of-a-kind application software 
D) open source software

Question 4

Which of the following is most likely to be a disadvantage of self-driving cars?

Accepted Answer

A) More accidents will occur. 
B) More parking lots will have to be built. 
C) More people will use cars and avoid planes or trains. 
D) More stress during commute. 
A) More accidents will occur. 
B) More parking lots will have to be built. 
C) More people will use cars and avoid planes or trains. 
D) More stress during commute.

Question 5

What is unique about Linux as an operating system?

Accepted Answer

Linux is a version of Unix that was deve

Question 6

A bit is either a zero or a one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The memory of a device is said to be nonvolatile if ________ when the system is restarted.

Accepted Answer

A) its contents are destroyed 
B) the memory becomes unusable 
C) a new memory is replicated 
D) its contents are retained 
A) its contents are destroyed 
B) the memory becomes unusable 
C) a new memory is replicated 
D) its contents are retained

Question 8

Briefly describe the functions and working of a central processing unit (CPU).

Accepted Answer

Every computer has a central processing

Question 9

Saving one's work frequently is advised to tackle the issue of memory volatility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) Bar code 
B) Machine code 
C) Source code 
D) Overhead code 
A) Bar code 
B) Machine code 
C) Source code 
D) Overhead code

Question 11

If the contents of a device are lost when the power is turned off,the memory of the device is said to be ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Magnetic and optical disks are examples of nonvolatile memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of nonvolatile memory?

Accepted Answer

A) cache memory 
B) main memory 
C) magnetic disk 
D) RAM drive 
A) cache memory 
B) main memory 
C) magnetic disk 
D) RAM drive

Question 14

What are the different categories of application programs?

Accepted Answer

Application software consists of program

Question 15

Host operating systems that run one or more operating systems as applications are referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) application programs 
B) server farms 
C) server operating systems 
D) virtual machines 
A) application programs 
B) server farms 
C) server operating systems 
D) virtual machines

Question 16

Which of the following is most likely to be an advantage of self-driving cars?

Accepted Answer

A) Fewer cars will be shared by family members. 
B) More auto loans will be taken. 
C) More insurance policies will be taken. 
D) Fewer accidents will occur. 
A) Fewer cars will be shared by family members. 
B) More auto loans will be taken. 
C) More insurance policies will be taken. 
D) Fewer accidents will occur.

Question 17

A computer's performance depends on the speed of its central processing unit (CPU).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A ________ is a collection of 1,024 bytes.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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 20

Explain the four major nonmobile client operating systems and their functions.

Accepted Answer

The four major nonmobile client operatin

Exam 4: Hardware and Software

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

A device's cache and main memory are ________.

Which of the following refers to software that is developed for a specific and unique need?

Which of the following is most likely to be a disadvantage of self-driving cars?

What is unique about Linux as an operating system?

A bit is either a zero or a one.

The memory of a device is said to be nonvolatile if ________ when the system is restarted.

Briefly describe the functions and working of a central processing unit (CPU).

Saving one's work frequently is advised to tackle the issue of memory volatility.

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

If the contents of a device are lost when the power is turned off,the memory of the device is said to be ________.

Magnetic and optical disks are examples of nonvolatile memory.

Which of the following is an example of nonvolatile memory?

What are the different categories of application programs?

Host operating systems that run one or more operating systems as applications are referred to as ________.

Which of the following is most likely to be an advantage of self-driving cars?

A computer's performance depends on the speed of its central processing unit (CPU).

A ________ is a collection of 1,024 bytes.

Computers represent data using binary digits called ________.

Explain the four major nonmobile client operating systems and their functions.

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