Question 1

Systems software consists of programs that help users solve particular computing problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

For most companies, the spheres of influence are ________, workgroup, and enterprise.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For most companies, the spheres of influence...

Question 3

Which of the following statements is NOT true about mainframe computers?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are often referred to as "Big Iron." 
B)  They provide the computing and storage capacity to meet massive data processing requirements. 
C)  They offer users high performance and excellent system availability. 
D)  A narrow range of application software has been developed to run in the mainframe environment. 
A)  They are often referred to as "Big Iron." 
B)  They provide the computing and storage capacity to meet massive data processing requirements. 
C)  They offer users high performance and excellent system availability. 
D)  A narrow range of application software has been developed to run in the mainframe environment.

Question 4

Distinguish between multitasking and time sharing.

Accepted Answer

Multitasking allows a single u

Question 5

What is the sphere of influence? Identify three spheres of influence.

Accepted Answer

One useful way of classifying the many p

Question 6

The _____ features of the operating system allocates computer resources to make the best use of each system's assets.

Accepted Answer

A)  user interface 
B)  multitasking 
C)  file management 
D)  task management 
A)  user interface 
B)  multitasking 
C)  file management 
D)  task management

Question 7

A risk involved with using an application service provider is that _____

Accepted Answer

A)  sensitive information could be compromised 
B)  the ASP could be incapable of keeping its servers and network up and running consistently 
C)  a disaster could disable the ASP's data center 
D)  all of the above 
A)  sensitive information could be compromised 
B)  the ASP could be incapable of keeping its servers and network up and running consistently 
C)  a disaster could disable the ASP's data center 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

_____ are sets of keywords, symbols, and rules for constructing statements that people can use to communicate instructions to a computer.

Accepted Answer

Programmin

Question 9

z/OS from IBM, HP-UX form Hewlett Packard, and Linux are examples of mainframe operating systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Distinguish between systems software and application software.

Accepted Answer

Systems software is the set of programs

Question 11

_____ is a form of software that includes a wide range of built-in functions for statistical, financial, logical, database, graphics, and date and time calculations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Word processing 
B)  Database 
C)  Spreadsheet 
D)  Graphics 
A)  Word processing 
B)  Database 
C)  Spreadsheet 
D)  Graphics

Question 12

_____ is an example of a workgroup utility program.

Accepted Answer

A)  Software to compress data 
B)  Antivirus software 
C)  Software that monitors group activity to determine levels of participation 
D)  Software that monitors network traffic and server loads 
A)  Software to compress data 
B)  Antivirus software 
C)  Software that monitors group activity to determine levels of participation 
D)  Software that monitors network traffic and server loads

Question 13

An operating system with _____ capabilities allows a user to run more than one application at the same time.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

A command-based user interface employs icons and menus that people use to send commands to the computer system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

SaaS providers maintain software on their own servers and provide access to it over the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of SaaS providers maintain software on their own...

Question 16

After a computer system is started, portions of the operating system are transferred to _____ as they are needed.

Accepted Answer

A)  the CPU 
B)  memory 
C)  the back-up rescue disk 
D)  none of the above 
A)  the CPU 
B)  memory 
C)  the back-up rescue disk 
D)  none of the above

Question 17

_____ is an operating system for cell phones.

Accepted Answer

A)  iPhone Android 
B)  Google OS 
C)  Palm Windows Mobil 
D)  Symbian 
A)  iPhone Android 
B)  Google OS 
C)  Palm Windows Mobil 
D)  Symbian

Question 18

The early PC operating systems of the 1980s had a(n) _____ interface that were difficult to learn and use.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The early PC operating systems of the...

Question 19

_____ software allows one operating system to run on top of another by creating a virtual machine on which the guest operating system can run.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ software allows one operating system to...

Question 20

Embedded operating systems _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  represent a small, niche market 
B)  are changing the way we interact with many household devices 
C)  are used in a narrow range of applications 
D)  all of the above 
A)  represent a small, niche market 
B)  are changing the way we interact with many household devices 
C)  are used in a narrow range of applications 
D)  all of the above

Systems software consists of programs that help users solve particular computing problems.

For most companies, the spheres of influence are ________, workgroup, and enterprise.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about mainframe computers?

Distinguish between multitasking and time sharing.

What is the sphere of influence? Identify three spheres of influence.

The _____ features of the operating system allocates computer resources to make the best use of each system's assets.

A risk involved with using an application service provider is that _____

_____ are sets of keywords, symbols, and rules for constructing statements that people can use to communicate instructions to a computer.

z/OS from IBM, HP-UX form Hewlett Packard, and Linux are examples of mainframe operating systems.

Distinguish between systems software and application software.

_____ is a form of software that includes a wide range of built-in functions for statistical, financial, logical, database, graphics, and date and time calculations.

_____ is an example of a workgroup utility program.

An operating system with _____ capabilities allows a user to run more than one application at the same time.

A command-based user interface employs icons and menus that people use to send commands to the computer system.

SaaS providers maintain software on their own servers and provide access to it over the _____.

After a computer system is started, portions of the operating system are transferred to _____ as they are needed.

_____ is an operating system for cell phones.

The early PC operating systems of the 1980s had a(n) _____ interface that were difficult to learn and use.

_____ software allows one operating system to run on top of another by creating a virtual machine on which the guest operating system can run.

Embedded operating systems _____.

An Introduction to Information Systems

Information Systems in Organizations

Hardware: Input, Processing, and Output Devices

Database Systems, Data Centers, and Business Intelligence

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: Investigation and Analysis

Systems Development: Design, Implementation, and Review

The Personal and Social Impact of Computers

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Exam 4: Software: Systems and Application Software

Systems software consists of programs that help users solve particular computing problems.

For most companies, the spheres of influence are ________, workgroup, and enterprise.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about mainframe computers?

Distinguish between multitasking and time sharing.

What is the sphere of influence? Identify three spheres of influence.

The _____ features of the operating system allocates computer resources to make the best use of each system's assets.

A risk involved with using an application service provider is that _____

_____ are sets of keywords, symbols, and rules for constructing statements that people can use to communicate instructions to a computer.

z/OS from IBM, HP-UX form Hewlett Packard, and Linux are examples of mainframe operating systems.

Distinguish between systems software and application software.

_____ is a form of software that includes a wide range of built-in functions for statistical, financial, logical, database, graphics, and date and time calculations.

_____ is an example of a workgroup utility program.

An operating system with _____ capabilities allows a user to run more than one application at the same time.

A command-based user interface employs icons and menus that people use to send commands to the computer system.

SaaS providers maintain software on their own servers and provide access to it over the _____.

After a computer system is started, portions of the operating system are transferred to _____ as they are needed.

_____ is an operating system for cell phones.

The early PC operating systems of the 1980s had a(n) _____ interface that were difficult to learn and use.

_____ software allows one operating system to run on top of another by creating a virtual machine on which the guest operating system can run.

Embedded operating systems _____.

An Introduction to Information Systems

Information Systems in Organizations

Hardware: Input, Processing, and Output Devices

Database Systems, Data Centers, and Business Intelligence

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: Investigation and Analysis

Systems Development: Design, Implementation, and Review

The Personal and Social Impact of Computers

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