Exam 2: Hardware and Software

The digital media equivalent of a conventional printed book is called a(n)_____.

Briefly explain the three associated elements of a central processing unit (CPU).

_____ is a mobile operating system from Google frequently found in smartphones.

Today,programmers often use visual and object-oriented languages to write new business applications.

An operating system with multiuser capabilities allows two or more users to run programs at the same time on the same computer.

_____ allows different threads of a single program to run concurrently.

Compared to secondary storage,main memory offers the advantages of non-volatility,greater capacity,and greater economy.

The clock speed of a central processing unit (CPU)is independent of machine cycle time.

_____ is concerned with the efficient and environmentally responsible design,manufacture,operation,and disposal of IS-related products,including all types of computers,printers,and printer materials such as cartridges and toner.

Information systems that operate within the workgroup sphere of influence support a firm in its interaction with customers,suppliers,shareholders,competitors,special-interest groups,the financial community,and government agencies.

_____ are used in standardized tests,including the SAT and GMAT tests,and to record votes in elections.

Software as a Service (SaaS)allows businesses to subscribe to Web-delivered application software by paying a monthly service charge or a per use fee.

_____ systems are usually designed for a specific purpose in a specific device,are usually proprietary or custom-created and owned by the manufacturer.

The _____ holds program instructions and data,is closely associated with the central processing unit (CPU).

The Holographic Versatile Disc (HVD)is an advanced _____ technology still in the development stage and is the same size and shape as a regular digital video disc (DVD)but can hold 1 terabyte (or more)of information.

A _____ displays icons and menus that people use to send commands to a computer system.

Application software is a set of programs designed to coordinate the activities and functions of the hardware and various programs throughout the computer system.

Programmers use _____ to create application software without understanding the inner workings of an operating system as it provides a software-to-software interface,not an end user interface.

_____ means that data must be accessed in the order in which it is stored.

_____ is a technology that employs a microchip with an antenna to broadcast its unique identifier and location to receivers.