Exam 1: Information Technology,The Internet,and You

Employee records,including names,social security numbers,and related information,would typically be stored in what type of data file?

Two important components of the system unit are the keyboard and the hard disk.

System software is a collection of programs.

What is an operating system? Give two examples.

________ software is a collection of programs that helps the computer manage its own resources and enables application software to interact with computer hardware.

Smartphones are a type of handheld computer that do not need input,output,processing,or storage.

Smartphones are the most widely used ________ computers and are designed to fit into the palm of one hand.

Describe all the parts of an information system.

Desktop,laptop,and tablet computers,and mobile devices are classified as ________.

Which of the following is a collection of programs rather than a single program?

A system unit consists of the keyboard and the monitor.

A word processor is an example of system software.

The ________ is the continuing development of the Internet that allows everyday objects embedded with electronic devices to send and receive data over the Internet.

A(n)________ file might contain audience handouts and speaker notes in addition to electronic slides.

________ computers are not nearly as powerful as supercomputers,but are capable of great processing speeds and data storage and occupy specially wired,air-conditioned rooms.

The Internet is the largest ________ in the world.

Which part of an information system consists of the rules or guidelines for people to follow?

Identify the program that coordinates computer resources,provides an interface between users and the computer,and runs applications.

The component of the information system that is described as raw,unprocessed facts,including text,numbers,images,and sounds,is called ________.

This computer component holds the program and data that is currently being processed.