Question 1

What is application software?

Accepted Answer

A)  Controls how the various technology tools work together along with the application software 
B)  Controls the application software and manages how the hardware devices work together 
C)  Provides additional functionality to the operating system 
D)  Used for specific information processing needs,including payroll,customer relationship management,project management,training,and many others 
A)  Controls how the various technology tools work together along with the application software 
B)  Controls the application software and manages how the hardware devices work together 
C)  Provides additional functionality to the operating system 
D)  Used for specific information processing needs,including payroll,customer relationship management,project management,training,and many others

Question 2

Secondary storage consists of equipment designed to store large volumes of data for long-term storage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What consists of equipment designed to store large volumes of data for long-term storage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary storage 
B)  Secondary storage 
C)  Memory stick 
D)  Flash memory 
A)  Primary storage 
B)  Secondary storage 
C)  Memory stick 
D)  Flash memory

Question 4

Utility software provides additional functionality to the operating system.Utility software includes antivirus software,screen savers,and anti-spam software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is software?

Accepted Answer

A)  Any computer-based tool that people use to work with information and support the information and information-processing needs of an organization 
B)  The set of instructions that the hardware executes to carry out specific tasks 
C)  Consists of the physical devices associated with a computer system 
D)  An electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept,manipulate,and store data 
A)  Any computer-based tool that people use to work with information and support the information and information-processing needs of an organization 
B)  The set of instructions that the hardware executes to carry out specific tasks 
C)  Consists of the physical devices associated with a computer system 
D)  An electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept,manipulate,and store data

Question 6

The central processing unit (CPU)(or microprocessor)is the actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software)instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Adaptive computer devices are input devices designed for special applications for use by people with different types of special needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What 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)  RAM 
B)  Cache memory 
C)  Volatility 
D)  Flash memory 
A)  RAM 
B)  Cache memory 
C)  Volatility 
D)  Flash memory

Question 9

Application software also supports a variety of useful features,one of which is multitasking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the number of millions of CPU cycles per second?

Accepted Answer

A)  Megahertz 
B)  Gigahertz 
C)  CISC 
D)  RISC 
A)  Megahertz 
B)  Gigahertz 
C)  CISC 
D)  RISC

Question 11

An iPod has a single-purpose embedded operating system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the arithmetic logic unit?

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 13

Graphics or Microsoft PowerPoint includes facilities for making a wide variety of charts and graphs and for adding titles,legends,and explanatory text anywhere in the chart or graph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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)  Preventative security software 
B)  Personal information management software 
C)  Crash-proof software 
D)  Course management software 
A)  Preventative security software 
B)  Personal information management software 
C)  Crash-proof software 
D)  Course management software

Question 15

Spyware removes any software that employs a user's Internet connection in the background without the user's knowledge or explicit permission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is an input device designed for special applications for use by people with different types of special needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Input device 
B)  Output device 
C)  Adaptive computer devices 
D)  Magnetic medium devices 
A)  Input device 
B)  Output device 
C)  Adaptive computer devices 
D)  Magnetic medium devices

Question 18

What is hardware?

Accepted Answer

A)  Any computer-based tool that people use to work with information and support the information and information-processing needs of an organization 
B)  The set of instructions that the hardware executes to carry out specific tasks 
C)  Consists of the physical devices associated with a computer system 
D)  An electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept,manipulate,and store data 
A)  Any computer-based tool that people use to work with information and support the information and information-processing needs of an organization 
B)  The set of instructions that the hardware executes to carry out specific tasks 
C)  Consists of the physical devices associated with a computer system 
D)  An electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept,manipulate,and store data

Question 19

A megabyte (MB or M or Meg)is roughly 1 million bytes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Software upgrade occurs when the software vendor releases a new version of the software making significant changes to the program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is application software?

Secondary storage consists of equipment designed to store large volumes of data for long-term storage.

What consists of equipment designed to store large volumes of data for long-term storage?

Utility software provides additional functionality to the operating system.Utility software includes antivirus software,screen savers,and anti-spam software.

What is software?

The central processing unit (CPU)(or microprocessor)is the actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software)instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together.

Adaptive computer devices are input devices designed for special applications for use by people with different types of special needs.

What 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?

Application software also supports a variety of useful features,one of which is multitasking.

What is the number of millions of CPU cycles per second?

An iPod has a single-purpose embedded operating system.

What is the arithmetic logic unit?

Graphics or Microsoft PowerPoint includes facilities for making a wide variety of charts and graphs and for adding titles,legends,and explanatory text anywhere in the chart or graph.

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

Spyware removes any software that employs a user's Internet connection in the background without the user's knowledge or explicit permission.

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

What is an input device designed for special applications for use by people with different types of special needs?

What is hardware?

A megabyte (MB or M or Meg)is roughly 1 million bytes.

Software upgrade occurs when the software vendor releases a new version of the software making significant changes to the program.

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Exam 10: Understanding Computer Hardware and Software: From CPUs to Operating Systems

What is application software?

Secondary storage consists of equipment designed to store large volumes of data for long-term storage.

What consists of equipment designed to store large volumes of data for long-term storage?

Utility software provides additional functionality to the operating system.Utility software includes antivirus software,screen savers,and anti-spam software.

What is software?

The central processing unit (CPU)(or microprocessor)is the actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software)instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together.

Adaptive computer devices are input devices designed for special applications for use by people with different types of special needs.

What 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?

Application software also supports a variety of useful features,one of which is multitasking.

What is the number of millions of CPU cycles per second?

An iPod has a single-purpose embedded operating system.

What is the arithmetic logic unit?

Graphics or Microsoft PowerPoint includes facilities for making a wide variety of charts and graphs and for adding titles,legends,and explanatory text anywhere in the chart or graph.

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

Spyware removes any software that employs a user's Internet connection in the background without the user's knowledge or explicit permission.

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

What is an input device designed for special applications for use by people with different types of special needs?

What is hardware?

A megabyte (MB or M or Meg)is roughly 1 million bytes.

Software upgrade occurs when the software vendor releases a new version of the software making significant changes to the program.

Management Information Systems: Business Driven MIS

Decisions Processes: Value Driven Business

Ebusiness: Electronic Business Value

Ethics Information Security: MIS Business Concerns

Infrastructures: Sustainable Technologies

Data: Business Intelligence

Networks: Mobile Business

Enterprise Applications: Business Communications

Systems Development and Project Management: Corporate Responsibility

Understanding Telecommunication Systems and Network Topologies

Database Design and Entity Relationships

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