Question 1

Programs that control a server computer's resources are referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) server application programs 
B) client application programs 
C) client operating systems 
D) server operating systems 
A) server application programs 
B) client application programs 
C) client operating systems 
D) server operating systems D

Question 2

Optical disks are the most common storage devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Describe the basic components of a generic computer.

Accepted Answer

In a generic computer,hardware consists of electronic components and related gadgetry that input,process,output,and store data according to instructions encoded in computer programs or software.Typical input hardware devices are the keyboard,mouse,document scanners,and bar-code scanners.Processing devices include the central processing unit (CPU),which is sometimes called "the brain" of the computer.The CPU works in conjunction with main memory.Main memory is sometimes called RAM,for random access memory.Output hardware consists of video displays,printers,audio speakers,overhead projectors,and other special-purpose devices.Storage hardware saves data and programs.The magnetic disk is still the most common storage device,although solid state drives may soon replace them.

Question 4

One ________ is equivalent to 1,024 gigabytes.

Accepted Answer

A) kilobyte 
B) petabyte 
C) terabyte 
D) megabyte 
A) kilobyte 
B) petabyte 
C) terabyte 
D) megabyte

Question 5

What is an operating system? How is it different from an application program?

Accepted Answer

Every computer has an operating system,w

Question 6

McCann Systems,a leading IT firm,develops customised billing software to meet the needs of its individual customers.In this case,the software developed by the firm is referred to as a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) vertical-market application software 
B) one-of-a-kind application software 
C) horizontal-market application software 
D) operating systems software 
A) vertical-market application software 
B) one-of-a-kind application software 
C) horizontal-market application software 
D) operating systems software

Question 7

What are the different categories of application programs?

Accepted Answer

Application software consists of program

Question 8

A computer is faster if it has a large cache.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How does open source work? How is it different from closed source projects?

Accepted Answer

The term open source means that the sour

Question 10

________ is a type of computer software that is installed into devices such as printers,print servers,and various types of communication devices.

Accepted Answer

A) Desktop program 
B) Browser 
C) Firmware 
D) Operating system 
A) Desktop program 
B) Browser 
C) Firmware 
D) Operating system

Question 11

The central processing unit is referred to as the brain of the computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Modifying existing firmware requires knowledge of special programs and techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Application programs can be processed by both client and server computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

________ is the process whereby multiple operating systems share the same hardware.

Accepted Answer

A) Cloud computing 
B) Virtualisation 
C) Machine coding 
D) Licence sharing 
A) Cloud computing 
B) Virtualisation 
C) Machine coding 
D) Licence sharing

Question 15

A bit is represented either as a zero or a one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Code needed for the execution of thin-client application is loaded dynamically by a browser.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A host operating system controls the activities of the virtual machines it hosts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Server computers cannot host virtual machines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Constant memory swapping will reduce the speed of a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is true of thick-client applications?

Accepted Answer

A) A thick-client application does not need a server connection to run. 
B) They generally have more features and functions than thin-client applications. 
C) Update installation and version management are inexpensive when large numbers of users work on the same version of the application. 
D) A thick-client application is an application program that need not be preinstalled on the client. 
A) A thick-client application does not need a server connection to run. 
B) They generally have more features and functions than thin-client applications. 
C) Update installation and version management are inexpensive when large numbers of users work on the same version of the application. 
D) A thick-client application is an application program that need not be preinstalled on the client.

Exam 4: Hardware and Software

Programs that control a server computer's resources are referred to as ________.

Optical disks are the most common storage devices.

Describe the basic components of a generic computer.

One ________ is equivalent to 1,024 gigabytes.

What is an operating system? How is it different from an application program?

McCann Systems,a leading IT firm,develops customised billing software to meet the needs of its individual customers.In this case,the software developed by the firm is referred to as a(n)________.

What are the different categories of application programs?

A computer is faster if it has a large cache.

How does open source work? How is it different from closed source projects?

________ is a type of computer software that is installed into devices such as printers,print servers,and various types of communication devices.

The central processing unit is referred to as the brain of the computer.

Modifying existing firmware requires knowledge of special programs and techniques.

Application programs can be processed by both client and server computers.

________ is the process whereby multiple operating systems share the same hardware.

A bit is represented either as a zero or a one.

Code needed for the execution of thin-client application is loaded dynamically by a browser.

A host operating system controls the activities of the virtual machines it hosts.

Server computers cannot host virtual machines.

Constant memory swapping will reduce the speed of a computer.

Which of the following is true of thick-client applications?

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