Question 1

All of the following are popular programming languages for developing multimedia web pages, websites, and web-based applications except:

Accepted Answer

A)  XML 
B)  HTML 
C)  Java 
D)  COBOL 
A)  XML 
B)  HTML 
C)  Java 
D)  COBOL D

Question 2

The __________ language is one of the key technologies that enable Web services to make applications work between different computing platforms.

Accepted Answer

XML

Question 3

Web browsers are becoming the universal software platform from which end users launch into information searches, multimedia file transfer, discussion groups, and many other Internet, intranet, and extranet applications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which statement best describes open source software?

Accepted Answer

A)  The primary enhancements are made by teenagers 
B)  It is a very insecure operating system because of its huge security holes 
C)  It is more reliable than traditional software because it is subject to more rigorous code review 
D)  It is more costly than propriety software 
A)  The primary enhancements are made by teenagers 
B)  It is a very insecure operating system because of its huge security holes 
C)  It is more reliable than traditional software because it is subject to more rigorous code review 
D)  It is more costly than propriety software

Question 5

Which of the following is true of off-the-shelf software?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is developed with the intent to sell multiple copies 
B)  The company buying the software has no control over the specifications, schedule, or evolution of the software 
C)  The company that develops the software is not the intended audience 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  It is developed with the intent to sell multiple copies 
B)  The company buying the software has no control over the specifications, schedule, or evolution of the software 
C)  The company that develops the software is not the intended audience 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 6

When an end user wants to analyze numerical data by applying formulas and then graphing the results, _______________ packages are the correct choice of software.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When an end user wants to analyze...

Question 7

Cloud computing is not:

Accepted Answer

A)  Grid computing 
B)  A style of computing users need not have knowledge, expertise, or control over the technological infrastructure 
C)  A style of computing where resources are provided as a service over the Internet 
D)  A metaphor for the Internet 
A)  Grid computing 
B)  A style of computing users need not have knowledge, expertise, or control over the technological infrastructure 
C)  A style of computing where resources are provided as a service over the Internet 
D)  A metaphor for the Internet

Question 8

Contrary to what many believe, when an individual or a company buys a software application, they have actually purchased the rights of ownership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the text, e-mail:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is a fad that will soon disappear 
B)  Will be replaced by instant messaging 
C)  Works best in cloud computing 
D)  Has changed the way people work and communicate 
A)  Is a fad that will soon disappear 
B)  Will be replaced by instant messaging 
C)  Works best in cloud computing 
D)  Has changed the way people work and communicate

Question 10

Which of the following statements is applicable to the Java programming language?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a page description language that creates hypertext or hypermedia documents 
B)  It inserts control codes within a document that create links to other parts of the document or to other documents anywhere on the World Wide Web 
C)  It embeds control codes in the ASCII text of a document, which designates titles, headings, graphics, and multimedia components, as well as hyperlinks within the document 
D)  It consists of small application programs called applets that can be executed by any computer and any operating system anywhere in a network 
A)  It is a page description language that creates hypertext or hypermedia documents 
B)  It inserts control codes within a document that create links to other parts of the document or to other documents anywhere on the World Wide Web 
C)  It embeds control codes in the ASCII text of a document, which designates titles, headings, graphics, and multimedia components, as well as hyperlinks within the document 
D)  It consists of small application programs called applets that can be executed by any computer and any operating system anywhere in a network

Question 11

Software is considered the variable part of the computer, whereas the hardware is considered the invariable part.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Regardless of whether a software application is purchased off the shelf or is accessed via an ASP, it must be licensed for use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One disadvantage of software suites is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Users may be paying for features that they never use 
B)  The packages take up a lot of disk space 
C)  Upgrade costs are often expensive 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Users may be paying for features that they never use 
B)  The packages take up a lot of disk space 
C)  Upgrade costs are often expensive 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 14

Utility programs are used to perform miscellaneous housekeeping and file conversion functions, including data backup, data recovery, virus protection, data compression, and file defragmentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

System software are programs that manage and support the operation of computer systems and networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

One of the biggest advantages offered by software suites is that all the programs within the suite use a similar graphical user interface (GUI). This gives them the same look and feel, and makes them easier to learn and use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to the text, which of the following describes system software?

Accepted Answer

A)  Used for developing new systems as required for business purposes 
B)  Performs information processing tasks for end users 
C)  Allows anyone to contribute to the development of a specific application 
D)  Manages and supports operations of computer systems and networks 
A)  Used for developing new systems as required for business purposes 
B)  Performs information processing tasks for end users 
C)  Allows anyone to contribute to the development of a specific application 
D)  Manages and supports operations of computer systems and networks

Question 18

Linux is considered an open source operating system because it offers unrestricted access to its source code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to the text, which of the following is not true of integrated packages?

Accepted Answer

A)  They require less disk space than software suites 
B)  They have fewer features than software suites 
C)  They are more powerful than software suites 
D)  They are cheaper than software suites 
A)  They require less disk space than software suites 
B)  They have fewer features than software suites 
C)  They are more powerful than software suites 
D)  They are cheaper than software suites

Question 20

A number of large and fast-growing companies are turning to application service providers instead of developing or purchasing the application software they need to run their businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

All of the following are popular programming languages for developing multimedia web pages, websites, and web-based applications except:

The __________ language is one of the key technologies that enable Web services to make applications work between different computing platforms.

Web browsers are becoming the universal software platform from which end users launch into information searches, multimedia file transfer, discussion groups, and many other Internet, intranet, and extranet applications.

Which statement best describes open source software?

Which of the following is true of off-the-shelf software?

When an end user wants to analyze numerical data by applying formulas and then graphing the results, _______________ packages are the correct choice of software.

Cloud computing is not:

Contrary to what many believe, when an individual or a company buys a software application, they have actually purchased the rights of ownership.

According to the text, e-mail:

Which of the following statements is applicable to the Java programming language?

Software is considered the variable part of the computer, whereas the hardware is considered the invariable part.

Regardless of whether a software application is purchased off the shelf or is accessed via an ASP, it must be licensed for use.

One disadvantage of software suites is that:

Utility programs are used to perform miscellaneous housekeeping and file conversion functions, including data backup, data recovery, virus protection, data compression, and file defragmentation.

System software are programs that manage and support the operation of computer systems and networks.

One of the biggest advantages offered by software suites is that all the programs within the suite use a similar graphical user interface (GUI). This gives them the same look and feel, and makes them easier to learn and use.

According to the text, which of the following describes system software?

Linux is considered an open source operating system because it offers unrestricted access to its source code.

According to the text, which of the following is not true of integrated packages?

A number of large and fast-growing companies are turning to application service providers instead of developing or purchasing the application software they need to run their businesses.

Foundations of Information Systems in Business

Competing With Information Technology

Computer Hardware

Data Resource Management

Telecommunications and Networks

Electronic Business Systems

Enterprise Business Systems

Electronic Commerce Systems

Decision Support Systems

Developing Businessit Strategies

Developing Businessit Solutions

Security and Ethical Challenges

Enterprise and Global Management of Information Technology

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Exam 4: Computer Software

All of the following are popular programming languages for developing multimedia web pages, websites, and web-based applications except:

The __________ language is one of the key technologies that enable Web services to make applications work between different computing platforms.

Web browsers are becoming the universal software platform from which end users launch into information searches, multimedia file transfer, discussion groups, and many other Internet, intranet, and extranet applications.

Which statement best describes open source software?

Which of the following is true of off-the-shelf software?

When an end user wants to analyze numerical data by applying formulas and then graphing the results, _______________ packages are the correct choice of software.

Cloud computing is not:

Contrary to what many believe, when an individual or a company buys a software application, they have actually purchased the rights of ownership.

According to the text, e-mail:

Which of the following statements is applicable to the Java programming language?

Software is considered the variable part of the computer, whereas the hardware is considered the invariable part.

Regardless of whether a software application is purchased off the shelf or is accessed via an ASP, it must be licensed for use.

One disadvantage of software suites is that:

Utility programs are used to perform miscellaneous housekeeping and file conversion functions, including data backup, data recovery, virus protection, data compression, and file defragmentation.

System software are programs that manage and support the operation of computer systems and networks.

One of the biggest advantages offered by software suites is that all the programs within the suite use a similar graphical user interface (GUI). This gives them the same look and feel, and makes them easier to learn and use.

According to the text, which of the following describes system software?

Linux is considered an open source operating system because it offers unrestricted access to its source code.

According to the text, which of the following is not true of integrated packages?

A number of large and fast-growing companies are turning to application service providers instead of developing or purchasing the application software they need to run their businesses.

Foundations of Information Systems in Business

Competing With Information Technology

Computer Hardware

Data Resource Management

Telecommunications and Networks

Electronic Business Systems

Enterprise Business Systems

Electronic Commerce Systems

Decision Support Systems

Developing Businessit Strategies

Developing Businessit Solutions

Security and Ethical Challenges

Enterprise and Global Management of Information Technology

Filters