Question 1

In a(n)_____ file,each alphabetic,numeric,or special character is represented with a 7-bit binary number.

Accepted Answer

A) Extended Binary Code Decimal Interchange Code (EBCDI
C)  
B) Unicode 
C) American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) 
D) Extended ASCII 
A) Extended Binary Code Decimal Interchange Code (EBCDI
C)  
B) Unicode 
C) American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) 
D) Extended ASCII

Question 2

Discuss single processor and multiprocessor computers.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Some computers have a

Question 3

Which is true of the supervisor program of an operating system (OS)?

Accepted Answer

A) It controls compilers in the OS. 
B) It prioritizes tasks performed by the CPU. 
C) It transfers data among other parts of the computer system. 
D) It generates checksums to verify that data is not corrupted. 
A) It controls compilers in the OS. 
B) It prioritizes tasks performed by the CPU. 
C) It transfers data among other parts of the computer system. 
D) It generates checksums to verify that data is not corrupted.

Question 4

A(n)_____ is a common output device for hard copy.

Accepted Answer

A) optical character reader 
B) compact disc 
C) laser printer 
D) plasma display 
A) optical character reader 
B) compact disc 
C) laser printer 
D) plasma display

Question 5

Corel Quattro Pro is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) word-processing software 
B) spreadsheet software 
C) database software 
D) desktop publishing software 
A) word-processing software 
B) spreadsheet software 
C) database software 
D) desktop publishing software

Question 6

Which best defines an operating system (OS)?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a set of programs for controlling and managing computer hardware and software. 
B) It is a computer and all the software for managing network resources and offering services to a network. 
C) It is a collection of disk drives used for fault tolerance and is typically found in large network systems. 
D) It is the main circuit board containing connectors for attaching additional boards. 
A) It is a set of programs for controlling and managing computer hardware and software. 
B) It is a computer and all the software for managing network resources and offering services to a network. 
C) It is a collection of disk drives used for fault tolerance and is typically found in large network systems. 
D) It is the main circuit board containing connectors for attaching additional boards.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) main memory 
B) motherboard 
C) operating system 
D) control unit 
A) main memory 
B) motherboard 
C) operating system 
D) control unit

Question 8

Which is true of the control program of an operating system (OS)?

Accepted Answer

A) It controls compilers in the OS. 
B) It controls interpreter programs in the OS. 
C) It generates assembler programs for secondary memory. 
D) It generates checksums to verify that data is not corrupted. 
A) It controls compilers in the OS. 
B) It controls interpreter programs in the OS. 
C) It generates assembler programs for secondary memory. 
D) It generates checksums to verify that data is not corrupted.

Question 9

A(n)_____ is a communication interface through which information is transferred one bit at a time.

Accepted Answer

A) extended capability port 
B) parallel port 
C) serial port 
D) enhanced parallel port 
A) extended capability port 
B) parallel port 
C) serial port 
D) enhanced parallel port

Question 10

Which is true of memory devices?

Accepted Answer

A) The contents of flash memory cannot be reprogrammed. 
B) The contents of random access memory cannot be reprogrammed. 
C) The contents of programmable read-only memory cannot be reprogrammed. 
D) The contents of cache random access memory cannot be reprogrammed. 
A) The contents of flash memory cannot be reprogrammed. 
B) The contents of random access memory cannot be reprogrammed. 
C) The contents of programmable read-only memory cannot be reprogrammed. 
D) The contents of cache random access memory cannot be reprogrammed.

Question 11

Fourth-generation languages (4GLs)are also called procedural languages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Identify an advantage of a mouse over a trackball.

Accepted Answer

A) A mouse processes more information than a trackball. 
B) A mouse is more precise in positioning the pointer than a trackball. 
C) A mouse occupies less space than a trackball. 
D) A mouse is stationary,whereas a trackball has to be moved around. 
A) A mouse processes more information than a trackball. 
B) A mouse is more precise in positioning the pointer than a trackball. 
C) A mouse occupies less space than a trackball. 
D) A mouse is stationary,whereas a trackball has to be moved around.

Question 13

Spreadsheet software is more powerful than financial planning software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Computers and communication systems use _____ to represent information between computers and network systems.

Accepted Answer

A) source codes 
B) nanotubes 
C) data codes 
D) servers 
A) source codes 
B) nanotubes 
C) data codes 
D) servers

Question 15

In the context of computer operations,division is a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A) arithmetic operation 
B) storage operation 
C) logical operation 
D) retrieval operation 
A) arithmetic operation 
B) storage operation 
C) logical operation 
D) retrieval operation

Question 16

A(n)_____ is a step-by-step direction for performing a specific task,which is written in a language the computer can understand.

Accepted Answer

A) array 
B) server 
C) cache 
D) program 
A) array 
B) server 
C) cache 
D) program

Question 17

Java and C++ are examples of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) assembly language 
B) high-level languages 
C) machine language 
D) compiler languages 
A) assembly language 
B) high-level languages 
C) machine language 
D) compiler languages

Question 18

Which statement is true of a high-quality inkjet printer?

Accepted Answer

A) It uses multicolor ink cartridges to print digital photographs. 
B) Its output for a mainframe computer is called soft copy. 
C) It uses laser-based technology that creates electrical charges on a rotating drum to attract toner. 
D) It is suitable for office environments that have high-volume and high-quality printing requirements. 
A) It uses multicolor ink cartridges to print digital photographs. 
B) Its output for a mainframe computer is called soft copy. 
C) It uses laser-based technology that creates electrical charges on a rotating drum to attract toner. 
D) It is suitable for office environments that have high-volume and high-quality printing requirements.

Question 19

_____ are compatible with the IBM System / 360 line introduced in 1965.

Accepted Answer

A) Minicomputers 
B) Mainframe computers 
C) Personal computers 
D) Super computers 
A) Minicomputers 
B) Mainframe computers 
C) Personal computers 
D) Super computers

Question 20

Explain how data is stored in a computer.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Computers can store va

In a(n)_____ file,each alphabetic,numeric,or special character is represented with a 7-bit binary number.

Discuss single processor and multiprocessor computers.

Which is true of the supervisor program of an operating system (OS)?

A(n)_____ is a common output device for hard copy.

Corel Quattro Pro is an example of _____.

Which best defines an operating system (OS)?

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

Which is true of the control program of an operating system (OS)?

A(n)_____ is a communication interface through which information is transferred one bit at a time.

Which is true of memory devices?

Fourth-generation languages (4GLs)are also called procedural languages.

Identify an advantage of a mouse over a trackball.

Spreadsheet software is more powerful than financial planning software.

Computers and communication systems use _____ to represent information between computers and network systems.

In the context of computer operations,division is a(n)_____.

A(n)_____ is a step-by-step direction for performing a specific task,which is written in a language the computer can understand.

Java and C++ are examples of _____.

Which statement is true of a high-quality inkjet printer?

_____ are compatible with the IBM System / 360 line introduced in 1965.

Explain how data is stored in a computer.

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

Exam 2: Computers: The Machines Behind Computing

In a(n)_____ file,each alphabetic,numeric,or special character is represented with a 7-bit binary number.

Discuss single processor and multiprocessor computers.

Which is true of the supervisor program of an operating system (OS)?

A(n)_____ is a common output device for hard copy.

Corel Quattro Pro is an example of _____.

Which best defines an operating system (OS)?

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

Which is true of the control program of an operating system (OS)?

A(n)_____ is a communication interface through which information is transferred one bit at a time.

Which is true of memory devices?

Fourth-generation languages (4GLs)are also called procedural languages.

Identify an advantage of a mouse over a trackball.

Spreadsheet software is more powerful than financial planning software.

Computers and communication systems use _____ to represent information between computers and network systems.

In the context of computer operations,division is a(n)_____.

A(n)_____ is a step-by-step direction for performing a specific task,which is written in a language the computer can understand.

Java and C++ are examples of _____.

Which statement is true of a high-quality inkjet printer?

_____ are compatible with the IBM System / 360 line introduced in 1965.

Explain how data is stored in a computer.

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