Question 1

Which of the following is true of the difference between operating systems and application software?

Accepted Answer

A)  Operating systems control the hardware, while application software performs the work that users and firms are directly interested in accomplishing. 
B)  Operating systems support tasks performed by a single user, while application software support tasks performed by multiple users. 
C)  Operating systems control the hardware elements visible to the human eye, while application software controls the hardware elements invisible to the human eye. 
D)  Operating systems are software packages that integrate the many functions of a business, while application software works with a minimal degree of overlap. 
E)  Operating systems are software packages offered by a third party, while application software contains programs that are designed in-house. 
A)  Operating systems control the hardware, while application software performs the work that users and firms are directly interested in accomplishing. 
B)  Operating systems support tasks performed by a single user, while application software support tasks performed by multiple users. 
C)  Operating systems control the hardware elements visible to the human eye, while application software controls the hardware elements invisible to the human eye. 
D)  Operating systems are software packages that integrate the many functions of a business, while application software works with a minimal degree of overlap. 
E)  Operating systems are software packages offered by a third party, while application software contains programs that are designed in-house.

Question 2

The care and feeding of information systems is usually simple and inexpensive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A(n) _____ is a software program that makes requests of a server program.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ is a software program that...

Question 4

Communication between people results in time saving, cost reductions, and fewer errors than communication between computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Specialty devices like iPods, video game consoles, and television set-top boxes typically do not need an operating system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Achieving success in a project rarely lies in the strength of technology alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Most firms spend 70 to 80 percent of their information systems (IS) budgets just to keep their systems running.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Some programming languages are extended by _______________. These are libraries, templates, and extensions that simplify and standardize common tasks, speeding software development, reducing errors, and prompting reuse. Examples of popular frameworks used to develop websites include Rails (for Ruby), Django (for Python), AngularJS (for JavaScript), and ASP.NET (pronounced "ay-ess-pee dot net").

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some programming languages are extended by _______________....

Question 9

A company does not have to install all of the modules of an ERP suite, but it might add functions over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is not true about potential benefits to firms that create platforms?

Accepted Answer

A)  the potential to make their products and services more useful 
B)  they can widen the reach of firms and products 
C)  they can create switching costs 
D)  they can enhance network effects 
E)  all of the above are true 
A)  the potential to make their products and services more useful 
B)  they can widen the reach of firms and products 
C)  they can create switching costs 
D)  they can enhance network effects 
E)  all of the above are true

Question 11

This process of converting a code into machine-readable form is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  integrating. 
B)  assimilating. 
C)  debugging. 
D)  sequencing. 
E)  compiling. 
A)  integrating. 
B)  assimilating. 
C)  debugging. 
D)  sequencing. 
E)  compiling.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of computer hardware?

Accepted Answer

A)  Malware 
B)  Operating system 
C)  Application 
D)  Platform 
E)  A video game console 
A)  Malware 
B)  Operating system 
C)  Application 
D)  Platform 
E)  A video game console

Question 13

Microsoft's Xbox operating system provides Xbox programmers with a set of common standards to use to access controllers, the Kinect motion sensor, play sounds, draw graphics, save files, and more. Without this, games would:

Accepted Answer

A)  be more reliable. 
B)  be a lot easier to write. 
C)  cost more. 
D)  look same. 
E)  not be restricted to just Microsoft's platforms. 
A)  be more reliable. 
B)  be a lot easier to write. 
C)  cost more. 
D)  look same. 
E)  not be restricted to just Microsoft's platforms.

Question 14

What is the most common function performed by electronic data interchanges?

Accepted Answer

A)  Housing and serving business logic for use and reuse by multiple electronic applications 
B)  App store downloads and the serving of other types of rich media. 
C)  Providing electronic reporting and analysis for organizational decision making 
D)  Integrating various electronic functions of a business, such as accounting, finance, inventory management, and human resources 
E)  Sending electronic equivalents of structured documents between different organizations 
A)  Housing and serving business logic for use and reuse by multiple electronic applications 
B)  App store downloads and the serving of other types of rich media. 
C)  Providing electronic reporting and analysis for organizational decision making 
D)  Integrating various electronic functions of a business, such as accounting, finance, inventory management, and human resources 
E)  Sending electronic equivalents of structured documents between different organizations

Question 15

When referring to the 'software layer cake' model, Android, Windows, and iOS are all _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When referring to the 'software layer cake'...

Question 16

Most messages sent between Web services are coded in XML.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Programming tools that execute within an application are called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Programming tools that execute within an application...

Question 18

_____ provide the standards, syntax, statements, and instructions for writing computer software.

Accepted Answer

A)  Operating systems 
B)  Application servers 
C)  Database management systems 
D)  Platforms 
E)  Programming languages 
A)  Operating systems 
B)  Application servers 
C)  Database management systems 
D)  Platforms 
E)  Programming languages

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of application software?

Accepted Answer

A)  MS Word 
B)  Mac OS 
C)  Linux 
D)  MS Windows 
E)  Android 
A)  MS Word 
B)  Mac OS 
C)  Linux 
D)  MS Windows 
E)  Android

Question 20

When referring to the 'software layer cake' model, Microsoft Office, Angry Birds, and MySQL are all _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When referring to the 'software layer cake'...

Which of the following is true of the difference between operating systems and application software?

The care and feeding of information systems is usually simple and inexpensive.

A(n) _____ is a software program that makes requests of a server program.

Communication between people results in time saving, cost reductions, and fewer errors than communication between computers.

Specialty devices like iPods, video game consoles, and television set-top boxes typically do not need an operating system.

Achieving success in a project rarely lies in the strength of technology alone.

Most firms spend 70 to 80 percent of their information systems (IS) budgets just to keep their systems running.

A company does not have to install all of the modules of an ERP suite, but it might add functions over time.

Which of the following is not true about potential benefits to firms that create platforms?

This process of converting a code into machine-readable form is known as:

Which of the following is an example of computer hardware?

Microsoft's Xbox operating system provides Xbox programmers with a set of common standards to use to access controllers, the Kinect motion sensor, play sounds, draw graphics, save files, and more. Without this, games would:

What is the most common function performed by electronic data interchanges?

When referring to the 'software layer cake' model, Android, Windows, and iOS are all _____.

Most messages sent between Web services are coded in XML.

Programming tools that execute within an application are called _____.

_____ provide the standards, syntax, statements, and instructions for writing computer software.

Which of the following is an example of application software?

When referring to the 'software layer cake' model, Microsoft Office, Angry Birds, and MySQL are all _____.

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Exam 13: Understanding Software: a Primer for Managers

Which of the following is true of the difference between operating systems and application software?

The care and feeding of information systems is usually simple and inexpensive.

A(n) _____ is a software program that makes requests of a server program.

Communication between people results in time saving, cost reductions, and fewer errors than communication between computers.

Specialty devices like iPods, video game consoles, and television set-top boxes typically do not need an operating system.

Achieving success in a project rarely lies in the strength of technology alone.

Most firms spend 70 to 80 percent of their information systems (IS) budgets just to keep their systems running.

A company does not have to install all of the modules of an ERP suite, but it might add functions over time.

Which of the following is not true about potential benefits to firms that create platforms?

This process of converting a code into machine-readable form is known as:

Which of the following is an example of computer hardware?

Microsoft's Xbox operating system provides Xbox programmers with a set of common standards to use to access controllers, the Kinect motion sensor, play sounds, draw graphics, save files, and more. Without this, games would:

What is the most common function performed by electronic data interchanges?

When referring to the 'software layer cake' model, Android, Windows, and iOS are all _____.

Most messages sent between Web services are coded in XML.

Programming tools that execute within an application are called _____.

_____ provide the standards, syntax, statements, and instructions for writing computer software.

Which of the following is an example of application software?

When referring to the 'software layer cake' model, Microsoft Office, Angry Birds, and MySQL are all _____.

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