Question 1

_______________ are popular for process monitoring and instrumentation because these are narrow in scope and do not require demanding processing versatility.

Accepted Answer

A)  Workstations 
B)  Minicomputers 
C)  Supercomputers 
D)  Mainframes 
A)  Workstations 
B)  Minicomputers 
C)  Supercomputers 
D)  Mainframes

Question 2

When discussing the concept of a computer system, peripherals is the generic name given to all input, output, and secondary storage devices that are part of a computer system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A computer is a _______________, an interrelated combination of components that performs the basic system functions of input, processing, output, storage, and control.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A computer is a _______________, an interrelated...

Question 4

An intelligent terminal that can perform data entry and some information processing tasks independently is called a _______________ terminal.

Accepted Answer

A)  transaction 
B)  dumb 
C)  Windows 
D)  remote 
A)  transaction 
B)  dumb 
C)  Windows 
D)  remote

Question 5

A _______________ is an extremely powerful mainframe computer system, which is specifically designed for high-speed numeric computations and is used by government research agencies and national weather forecasting agencies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______________ is an extremely powerful mainframe...

Question 6

Minicomputers are popular for process monitoring and instrumentation because these require very demanding processing versatility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The _______________ is a recent entrant into PDA technology that enables the user to manage information, such as appointments, to-do lists, and sales contracts. It also allows them to receive E-mail, access the Web, and exchange such information with a desktop PC or network server.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______________ is a recent entrant into...

Question 8

The mechanical loom was invented by _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Blaise Pascal 
B)  Joseph Jacquard 
C)  Herman Hollerith 
D)  Keith Glennan 
A)  Blaise Pascal 
B)  Joseph Jacquard 
C)  Herman Hollerith 
D)  Keith Glennan

Question 9

A bit, the smallest element of data, can have values of:

Accepted Answer

A)  0 or 1 
B)  0, 1, or 8 
C)  0 through 7 
D)  0 through 8 
A)  0 or 1 
B)  0, 1, or 8 
C)  0 through 7 
D)  0 through 8

Question 10

The central processing unit (CPU):

Accepted Answer

A)  is the main processing component of a computer system 
B)  controls all the peripheral devices of a computer system 
C)  is controlled by the RAID unit 
D)  is also called a Fuzzy Logic unit 
A)  is the main processing component of a computer system 
B)  controls all the peripheral devices of a computer system 
C)  is controlled by the RAID unit 
D)  is also called a Fuzzy Logic unit

Question 11

A gigabyte (GB) is used to express which of the following approximate measures?

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000 byes of storage 
B)  1,000,000 bytes of storage 
C)  1,000,000,000 bytes of storage 
D)  1,000,000,000,000 bytes of storage 
A)  1,000 byes of storage 
B)  1,000,000 bytes of storage 
C)  1,000,000,000 bytes of storage 
D)  1,000,000,000,000 bytes of storage

Question 12

Peripherals depend on direct connections or telecommunications links to the central processing unit of a computer system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Industry experts predict that the emergence of network computers and _______________ appliances for applications on the Internet and corporate intranets will replace many personal computers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Industry experts predict that the emergence of...

Question 14

Which of the following is a secondary storage device?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary memory 
B)  Random access memory 
C)  Magnetic disk 
D)  The CPU 
A)  Primary memory 
B)  Random access memory 
C)  Magnetic disk 
D)  The CPU

Question 15

ROM chips are widely used as a primary storage medium because they can be erased and overwritten.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Moore's Law refers to the exponential growth in the number of transistors per integrated circuit, which quadruples computer power every six months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Computers today operate in the nanosecond range, which is one _______________ of a second.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Computers today operate in the nanosecond range,...

Question 18

One device used as an input device in a computer system is a pointing stick, which is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  A small gearshift lever set in a box 
B)  A stationary device containing a roller ball whose top is exposed outside its case 
C)  A pen-shaped device with a ballpoint at the end 
D)  A small, button-like device, sometimes likened to the eraser head of a pencil 
A)  A small gearshift lever set in a box 
B)  A stationary device containing a roller ball whose top is exposed outside its case 
C)  A pen-shaped device with a ballpoint at the end 
D)  A small, button-like device, sometimes likened to the eraser head of a pencil

Question 19

Smart cards, a form of input technology that contains an embedded microprocessor chip, are becoming popular in the United States for use in debit and credit cards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Computer systems rely on which of the following components?

Accepted Answer

A)  Input, processing, output, storage, and control 
B)  Input, processing, output, storage, and the Internet 
C)  The Internet, processing, output, storage, and control 
D)  Input, processing, output, the Internet, and control 
A)  Input, processing, output, storage, and control 
B)  Input, processing, output, storage, and the Internet 
C)  The Internet, processing, output, storage, and control 
D)  Input, processing, output, the Internet, and control

_______________ are popular for process monitoring and instrumentation because these are narrow in scope and do not require demanding processing versatility.

When discussing the concept of a computer system, peripherals is the generic name given to all input, output, and secondary storage devices that are part of a computer system.

A computer is a _______________, an interrelated combination of components that performs the basic system functions of input, processing, output, storage, and control.

An intelligent terminal that can perform data entry and some information processing tasks independently is called a _______________ terminal.

A _______________ is an extremely powerful mainframe computer system, which is specifically designed for high-speed numeric computations and is used by government research agencies and national weather forecasting agencies.

Minicomputers are popular for process monitoring and instrumentation because these require very demanding processing versatility.

The _______________ is a recent entrant into PDA technology that enables the user to manage information, such as appointments, to-do lists, and sales contracts. It also allows them to receive E-mail, access the Web, and exchange such information with a desktop PC or network server.

The mechanical loom was invented by _______________.

A bit, the smallest element of data, can have values of:

The central processing unit (CPU):

A gigabyte (GB) is used to express which of the following approximate measures?

Peripherals depend on direct connections or telecommunications links to the central processing unit of a computer system.

Industry experts predict that the emergence of network computers and _______________ appliances for applications on the Internet and corporate intranets will replace many personal computers.

Which of the following is a secondary storage device?

ROM chips are widely used as a primary storage medium because they can be erased and overwritten.

Moore's Law refers to the exponential growth in the number of transistors per integrated circuit, which quadruples computer power every six months.

Computers today operate in the nanosecond range, which is one _______________ of a second.

One device used as an input device in a computer system is a pointing stick, which is best described as:

Smart cards, a form of input technology that contains an embedded microprocessor chip, are becoming popular in the United States for use in debit and credit cards.

Computer systems rely on which of the following components?

Foundations of Information Systems in Business

Competing With Information Technology

Computer Software

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 3: Computer Hardware

_______________ are popular for process monitoring and instrumentation because these are narrow in scope and do not require demanding processing versatility.

When discussing the concept of a computer system, peripherals is the generic name given to all input, output, and secondary storage devices that are part of a computer system.

A computer is a _______________, an interrelated combination of components that performs the basic system functions of input, processing, output, storage, and control.

An intelligent terminal that can perform data entry and some information processing tasks independently is called a _______________ terminal.

A _______________ is an extremely powerful mainframe computer system, which is specifically designed for high-speed numeric computations and is used by government research agencies and national weather forecasting agencies.

Minicomputers are popular for process monitoring and instrumentation because these require very demanding processing versatility.

The _______________ is a recent entrant into PDA technology that enables the user to manage information, such as appointments, to-do lists, and sales contracts. It also allows them to receive E-mail, access the Web, and exchange such information with a desktop PC or network server.

The mechanical loom was invented by _______________.

A bit, the smallest element of data, can have values of:

The central processing unit (CPU):

A gigabyte (GB) is used to express which of the following approximate measures?

Peripherals depend on direct connections or telecommunications links to the central processing unit of a computer system.

Industry experts predict that the emergence of network computers and _______________ appliances for applications on the Internet and corporate intranets will replace many personal computers.

Which of the following is a secondary storage device?

ROM chips are widely used as a primary storage medium because they can be erased and overwritten.

Moore's Law refers to the exponential growth in the number of transistors per integrated circuit, which quadruples computer power every six months.

Computers today operate in the nanosecond range, which is one _______________ of a second.

One device used as an input device in a computer system is a pointing stick, which is best described as:

Smart cards, a form of input technology that contains an embedded microprocessor chip, are becoming popular in the United States for use in debit and credit cards.

Computer systems rely on which of the following components?

Foundations of Information Systems in Business

Competing With Information Technology

Computer Software

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