Question 1

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 A

Question 2

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. A

Question 3

Which of the following is true of scripting languages?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are often designed to be interpreted within their applications. 
B)  They are compiled to run directly by a microprocessor. 
C)  They typically execute outside an application. 
D)  They are faster than the development efforts found in most commercial software. 
E)  Most of these languages are complicated with respect to user friendliness. 
A)  They are often designed to be interpreted within their applications. 
B)  They are compiled to run directly by a microprocessor. 
C)  They typically execute outside an application. 
D)  They are faster than the development efforts found in most commercial software. 
E)  Most of these languages are complicated with respect to user friendliness. A

Question 4

_____ are programming hooks or guidelines, published by organizations tell how other programs can get a service to perform a task, such as send or receive data.

Accepted Answer

Applicatio

Question 5

Computer hardware refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a precise set of instructions that orchestrate the functioning of the computer. 
B)  the physical components of information technology. 
C)  the mechanism through which users interact with a computer. 
D)  a program that fulfills the requests of a client. 
E)  handheld computing devices meant largely for mobile use outside an office setting. 
A)  a precise set of instructions that orchestrate the functioning of the computer. 
B)  the physical components of information technology. 
C)  the mechanism through which users interact with a computer. 
D)  a program that fulfills the requests of a client. 
E)  handheld computing devices meant largely for mobile use outside an office setting.

Question 6

If a computer system can be equated to a layered cake, which of the following combinations represents the computer system in the bottom-to-top order?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hardware, operating system, application, user 
B)  User, application, hardware, operating system 
C)  User, operating system, hardware, application 
D)  Application, operating system, hardware, user 
E)  Operating system, hardware, user, application 
A)  Hardware, operating system, application, user 
B)  User, application, hardware, operating system 
C)  User, operating system, hardware, application 
D)  Application, operating system, hardware, user 
E)  Operating system, hardware, user, application

Question 7

_____ refers to a precise set of instructions that tell the computer hardware what to do.

Accepted Answer

A)  A mnemonic 
B)  An input device 
C)  An output device 
D)  Software 
E)  Desktop 
A)  A mnemonic 
B)  An input device 
C)  An output device 
D)  Software 
E)  Desktop

Question 8

_____ refers to the practice of ensuring that an organization's systems operate within required legal constraints, and organizational obligations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Security 
B)  Compliance 
C)  Integration 
D)  Parallelism 
E)  Immunity 
A)  Security 
B)  Compliance 
C)  Integration 
D)  Parallelism 
E)  Immunity

Question 9

Java is not preferred for programming fast-executing, native desktop applications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is one of the reasons for the failure of technology projects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inadequate testing of systems before deployment 
B)  Insufficient expenditure on information systems 
C)  Use of matured technology 
D)  Prolonged project periods 
E)  Disallowing "feature creep" during development 
A)  Inadequate testing of systems before deployment 
B)  Insufficient expenditure on information systems 
C)  Use of matured technology 
D)  Prolonged project periods 
E)  Disallowing "feature creep" during development

Question 11

Java programmers write code with specific commands for different operating systems, such as Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

What is Java programming language? What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with using Java?

Accepted Answer

Java is a programming language initially

Question 15

Which of the following is an operating system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Linux 
B)  USB 2.0 
C)  Microsoft Access 
D)  Notepad 
E)  Wi-Fi 
A)  Linux 
B)  USB 2.0 
C)  Microsoft Access 
D)  Notepad 
E)  Wi-Fi

Question 16

Which of the following characteristics is said to be Java's biggest selling point?

Accepted Answer

A)  Open source nature 
B)  Interpretability 
C)  Platform independence 
D)  Service-oriented architecture 
E)  Data portability 
A)  Open source nature 
B)  Interpretability 
C)  Platform independence 
D)  Service-oriented architecture 
E)  Data portability

Question 17

_____ perform the work that users and firms are directly interested in accomplishing and can be thought of as places where a user's real work is done.

Accepted Answer

A)  Emulators 
B)  Applications 
C)  Platforms 
D)  Embedded systems 
E)  Operating systems 
A)  Emulators 
B)  Applications 
C)  Platforms 
D)  Embedded systems 
E)  Operating systems

Question 18

Most messages sent between Web services are coded in XML.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Java is not optimized to take advantage of interface elements specific to the Mac or Windows operating systems. As a result:

Accepted Answer

A)  Java is not platform independent. 
B)  Java lacks a structured programming style. 
C)  Java is unsuitable for desktop applications. 
D)  Java code that is compiled for the native OS and processor is slower than code running through a JVM interpreter. 
E)  Java code has to be compiled and then interpreted, before being executed by the processor. 
A)  Java is not platform independent. 
B)  Java lacks a structured programming style. 
C)  Java is unsuitable for desktop applications. 
D)  Java code that is compiled for the native OS and processor is slower than code running through a JVM interpreter. 
E)  Java code has to be compiled and then interpreted, before being executed by the processor.

Question 20

_____ refers to a software package that integrates the many functions of a business, such as accounting, finance, inventory management, and human resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  Supply chain management 
B)  Desktop software 
C)  Customer relationship management 
D)  Database management system 
E)  Enterprise resource planning 
A)  Supply chain management 
B)  Desktop software 
C)  Customer relationship management 
D)  Database management system 
E)  Enterprise resource planning

Which of the following is an example of application software?

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

Which of the following is true of scripting languages?

_____ are programming hooks or guidelines, published by organizations tell how other programs can get a service to perform a task, such as send or receive data.

Computer hardware refers to:

If a computer system can be equated to a layered cake, which of the following combinations represents the computer system in the bottom-to-top order?

_____ refers to a precise set of instructions that tell the computer hardware what to do.

_____ refers to the practice of ensuring that an organization's systems operate within required legal constraints, and organizational obligations.

Java is not preferred for programming fast-executing, native desktop applications.

Which of the following is one of the reasons for the failure of technology projects?

Java programmers write code with specific commands for different operating systems, such as Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.

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

Which of the following is an example of computer hardware?

What is Java programming language? What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with using Java?

Which of the following is an operating system?

Which of the following characteristics is said to be Java's biggest selling point?

_____ perform the work that users and firms are directly interested in accomplishing and can be thought of as places where a user's real work is done.

Most messages sent between Web services are coded in XML.

Java is not optimized to take advantage of interface elements specific to the Mac or Windows operating systems. As a result:

_____ refers to a software package that integrates the many functions of a business, such as accounting, finance, inventory management, and human resources.

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Exam 13: Understanding Software: a Primer for Managers

Which of the following is an example of application software?

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

Which of the following is true of scripting languages?

_____ are programming hooks or guidelines, published by organizations tell how other programs can get a service to perform a task, such as send or receive data.

Computer hardware refers to:

If a computer system can be equated to a layered cake, which of the following combinations represents the computer system in the bottom-to-top order?

_____ refers to a precise set of instructions that tell the computer hardware what to do.

_____ refers to the practice of ensuring that an organization's systems operate within required legal constraints, and organizational obligations.

Java is not preferred for programming fast-executing, native desktop applications.

Which of the following is one of the reasons for the failure of technology projects?

Java programmers write code with specific commands for different operating systems, such as Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.

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

Which of the following is an example of computer hardware?

What is Java programming language? What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with using Java?

Which of the following is an operating system?

Which of the following characteristics is said to be Java's biggest selling point?

_____ perform the work that users and firms are directly interested in accomplishing and can be thought of as places where a user's real work is done.

Most messages sent between Web services are coded in XML.

Java is not optimized to take advantage of interface elements specific to the Mac or Windows operating systems. As a result:

_____ refers to a software package that integrates the many functions of a business, such as accounting, finance, inventory management, and human resources.

Setting the Stage: Technology and the Modern Enterprise

Strategy and Technology: Concepts and Frameworks for Understanding What Separates Winners From Losers

Zara: Fast Fashion From Savvy Systems

Netflix in Two Acts: the Making of an E-Commerce Giant and the Uncertain Future of Atoms to Bits

Moores Law and More: Fast, Cheap Computing and What This Means for the Manager

Disruptive Technologies: Understanding the Giant Killers and Considerations for Avoiding Extinction

Amazoncom: an Empire Stretching From Cardboard Box to Kindle to Cloud

Understanding Network Effects: Strategies for Competing in a Platform-Centric, Winner-Take-All World

Social Media, Peer Production, and Web 2.0

The Sharing Economy, Collaborative Consumption, and Creating More Efficient Markets Through Technology

Facebook: a Billion-Plus Users, the High-Stakes Move to Mobile, and Big Business From the Social Graph

Rent the Runway: Entrepreneurs Expanding an Industry by Blending Tech with Fashion

Software in Flux: Open Source, Cloud, Vittualized and App-Driven Shifts

The Data Asset: Databases, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Big Data, and Competitive Advantage

A Managers Guide to the Internet and Telecommunications

Information Security: Barbarians at the Gateway and Just About Everywhere Else

Google in Three Parts: Search, Online Advertising, and an Alphabet of Opportunity

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