Question 1

Megahertz is the number of billions of CPU cycles per second.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An input device is equipment used to see, hear, or otherwise accept the results of information processing requests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Preventive security software, through programs such as Window Washer, erases file histories, browser cookies, cache contents, and other crumbs that applications and Windows leave on a hard drive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is a complex instruction set computer chip?

Accepted Answer

A) The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together. 
B) Interprets software instructions and literally tells the other hardware devices what to do, based on the software instructions. 
C) A type of CPU that can recognize as many as 100 or more instructions, enough to carry out most computations directly. 
D) Performs all arithmetic operations (for example, addition and subtraction) and all logic operations (such as sorting and comparing numbers). 
A) The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together. 
B) Interprets software instructions and literally tells the other hardware devices what to do, based on the software instructions. 
C) A type of CPU that can recognize as many as 100 or more instructions, enough to carry out most computations directly. 
D) Performs all arithmetic operations (for example, addition and subtraction) and all logic operations (such as sorting and comparing numbers).

Question 5

An appliance is a computer dedicated to a single function, such as a calculator or computer game.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Primary storage is the computer's main memory, which consists of the random access memory (RAM), cache memory, and read-only memory (ROM) that is directly accessible to the CPU.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What software contains course information such as a syllabus and assignments and offers drop boxes for quizzes and homework along with a grade book?

Accepted Answer

A) preventive security software 
B) personal information management software 
C) crash-proof software 
D) course management software 
A) preventive security software 
B) personal information management software 
C) crash-proof software 
D) course management software

Question 8

Cache memory is a small unit of ultra-fast memory that is used to store recently accessed or frequently accessed data so that the CPU does not have to retrieve this data from slower memory circuits such as RAM.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What software helps save information if a computer crashes?

Accepted Answer

A) disk optimization software 
B) safe mode 
C) crash-proof software 
D) disk image software 
A) disk optimization software 
B) safe mode 
C) crash-proof software 
D) disk image software

Question 10

Safe mode occurs if the system is failing and will load only the most essential parts of the operating system and will not run many of the background operating utilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is a CPU?

Accepted Answer

A) the actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together 
B) the computer's main memory, which consists of the random access memory (RAM), cache memory, and the read-only memory (ROM) that is directly accessible to the central processing unit (CPU) 
C) equipment designed to store large volumes of data for long-term storage 
D) equipment used to capture information and commands 
A) the actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together 
B) the computer's main memory, which consists of the random access memory (RAM), cache memory, and the read-only memory (ROM) that is directly accessible to the central processing unit (CPU) 
C) equipment designed to store large volumes of data for long-term storage 
D) equipment used to capture information and commands

Question 12

A computer portable enough to fit on a lap or in a bag and has its own power source or battery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A common type of minicomputer is a server and is used for managing internal company applications, networks, and websites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the computer's primary working memory, in which program instructions and data are stored so that they can be accessed directly by the CPU via the processor's high-speed external data bus?

Accepted Answer

A) RAM 
B) ROM 
C) volatility 
D) flash memory 
A) RAM 
B) ROM 
C) volatility 
D) flash memory

Question 15

Describe the six major categories of hardware and provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The six major categories of hardware inc

Question 16

Disk optimization software helps save information if a computer crashes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Volatility refers to a device's ability to function with or without power.RAM is volatile, meaning it must have constant power to function; its contents are lost when the computer's electric supply fails.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

File and data recovery software retrieves accidental deletion of photos or documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A desktop computer sits on, next to, or under a user's desk and is too large to carry around.The computer box is where the CPU, RAM, and storage devices are held with a monitor on top, or a vertical system box (called a tower) usually placed on the floor within a work area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What performs all arithmetic operations (for example, addition and subtraction) and all logic operations?

Accepted Answer

A) CPU 
B) control unit 
C) ALU 
D) primary storage 
A) CPU 
B) control unit 
C) ALU 
D) primary storage

Megahertz is the number of billions of CPU cycles per second.

An input device is equipment used to see, hear, or otherwise accept the results of information processing requests.

Preventive security software, through programs such as Window Washer, erases file histories, browser cookies, cache contents, and other crumbs that applications and Windows leave on a hard drive.

What is a complex instruction set computer chip?

An appliance is a computer dedicated to a single function, such as a calculator or computer game.

Primary storage is the computer's main memory, which consists of the random access memory (RAM), cache memory, and read-only memory (ROM) that is directly accessible to the CPU.

What software contains course information such as a syllabus and assignments and offers drop boxes for quizzes and homework along with a grade book?

Cache memory is a small unit of ultra-fast memory that is used to store recently accessed or frequently accessed data so that the CPU does not have to retrieve this data from slower memory circuits such as RAM.

What software helps save information if a computer crashes?

Safe mode occurs if the system is failing and will load only the most essential parts of the operating system and will not run many of the background operating utilities.

What is a CPU?

A computer portable enough to fit on a lap or in a bag and has its own power source or battery.

A common type of minicomputer is a server and is used for managing internal company applications, networks, and websites.

What is the computer's primary working memory, in which program instructions and data are stored so that they can be accessed directly by the CPU via the processor's high-speed external data bus?

Describe the six major categories of hardware and provide an example of each.

Disk optimization software helps save information if a computer crashes.

Volatility refers to a device's ability to function with or without power.RAM is volatile, meaning it must have constant power to function; its contents are lost when the computer's electric supply fails.

File and data recovery software retrieves accidental deletion of photos or documents.

A desktop computer sits on, next to, or under a user's desk and is too large to carry around.The computer box is where the CPU, RAM, and storage devices are held with a monitor on top, or a vertical system box (called a tower) usually placed on the floor within a work area.

What performs all arithmetic operations (for example, addition and subtraction) and all logic operations?

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Megahertz is the number of billions of CPU cycles per second.

An input device is equipment used to see, hear, or otherwise accept the results of information processing requests.

Preventive security software, through programs such as Window Washer, erases file histories, browser cookies, cache contents, and other crumbs that applications and Windows leave on a hard drive.

What is a complex instruction set computer chip?

An appliance is a computer dedicated to a single function, such as a calculator or computer game.

Primary storage is the computer's main memory, which consists of the random access memory (RAM), cache memory, and read-only memory (ROM) that is directly accessible to the CPU.

What software contains course information such as a syllabus and assignments and offers drop boxes for quizzes and homework along with a grade book?

Cache memory is a small unit of ultra-fast memory that is used to store recently accessed or frequently accessed data so that the CPU does not have to retrieve this data from slower memory circuits such as RAM.

What software helps save information if a computer crashes?

Safe mode occurs if the system is failing and will load only the most essential parts of the operating system and will not run many of the background operating utilities.

What is a CPU?

A computer portable enough to fit on a lap or in a bag and has its own power source or battery.

A common type of minicomputer is a server and is used for managing internal company applications, networks, and websites.

What is the computer's primary working memory, in which program instructions and data are stored so that they can be accessed directly by the CPU via the processor's high-speed external data bus?

Describe the six major categories of hardware and provide an example of each.

Disk optimization software helps save information if a computer crashes.

Volatility refers to a device's ability to function with or without power.RAM is volatile, meaning it must have constant power to function; its contents are lost when the computer's electric supply fails.

File and data recovery software retrieves accidental deletion of photos or documents.

A desktop computer sits on, next to, or under a user's desk and is too large to carry around.The computer box is where the CPU, RAM, and storage devices are held with a monitor on top, or a vertical system box (called a tower) usually placed on the floor within a work area.

What performs all arithmetic operations (for example, addition and subtraction) and all logic operations?

Management Information Systems: Business Driven MIS

Decisions and Processes: Value Driven Business

Ebusiness: Electronic Business Value

Ethics and Information Security: Mis Business Concerns: Module 2: Technical Foundations of MIS

Infrastructures: Sustainable Technologies

Data: Business Intelligence

Networks: Mobile Business: Module 3: Enterprise MIS

Enterprise Applications: Business Communications

Systems Development and Project Management: Corporateresponsibility

Networks and Telecommunications

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