Question 1

Which of the following is an example of secondary storage?

Accepted Answer

A)  cache memory 
B)  read-only memory 
C)  hard drives 
D)  random access memory 
E)  process register 
A)  cache memory 
B)  read-only memory 
C)  hard drives 
D)  random access memory 
E)  process register

Question 2

Which of the following scanning technologies is used by the banking industry to read data,account numbers,bank codes,and check numbers on preprinted checks?

Accepted Answer

A)  optical mark recognition 
B)  bar code reading 
C)  magnetic ink character recognition 
D)  biometric scanning 
E)  optical character recognition 
A)  optical mark recognition 
B)  bar code reading 
C)  magnetic ink character recognition 
D)  biometric scanning 
E)  optical character recognition

Question 3

Which of the following statements accurately reflects a difference between compilers and interpreters?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpreters translate assembly language to machine language,while compilers translate machine language to assembly language. 
B)  Compilers convert a program's entire source code into an executable,while interpreters translate source code on the fly,i.e.,one statement at a time. 
C)  Compiled programs run much slower than interpreted programs. 
D)  Compiling programs is a slower process and errors are often not prompted whereas with interpreters,the translation and error-correction happens concurrently. 
E)  Compared to interpreters,it is easier to quickly evaluate the effects of any changes made to a program's source code when using a compiler. 
A)  Interpreters translate assembly language to machine language,while compilers translate machine language to assembly language. 
B)  Compilers convert a program's entire source code into an executable,while interpreters translate source code on the fly,i.e.,one statement at a time. 
C)  Compiled programs run much slower than interpreted programs. 
D)  Compiling programs is a slower process and errors are often not prompted whereas with interpreters,the translation and error-correction happens concurrently. 
E)  Compared to interpreters,it is easier to quickly evaluate the effects of any changes made to a program's source code when using a compiler.

Question 4

Which of the following types of computer software utilities is used to archive files from hard disks to tapes,flash drives,or other storage devices?

Accepted Answer

A)  data compression 
B)  file defragmentation 
C)  disk and data recovery 
D)  backup 
E)  device drivers 
A)  data compression 
B)  file defragmentation 
C)  disk and data recovery 
D)  backup 
E)  device drivers

Question 5

Which of the following computer-aided software engineering (CASE)tools enable system process,data,and control structures to be represented graphically?

Accepted Answer

A)  repositories 
B)  code generators 
C)  diagramming tools 
D)  screen and report generators 
E)  analysis tools 
A)  repositories 
B)  code generators 
C)  diagramming tools 
D)  screen and report generators 
E)  analysis tools

Question 6

Solid state devices are typically quieter,more reliable,but also more expensive than traditional hard disk-based drives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Within the computer,a system clock generates pulses at a rapid rate,setting the pace for processing events to take place,rather like a metronome marks time for a musician.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is measured in hertz in a microcomputer?

Accepted Answer

A)  clock speed 
B)  hard drive 
C)  random access memory 
D)  virtual memory 
E)  screen resolution 
A)  clock speed 
B)  hard drive 
C)  random access memory 
D)  virtual memory 
E)  screen resolution

Question 9

________ is used to store programs and instructions that are automatically loaded when the computer is turned on.

Accepted Answer

A)  Random access memory 
B)  Cache memory 
C)  Read-only memory 
D)  Flash memory 
E)  Virtual memory 
A)  Random access memory 
B)  Cache memory 
C)  Read-only memory 
D)  Flash memory 
E)  Virtual memory

Question 10

________ refers to the use of automated software tools by systems developers to design and implement information systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Computer aided software engineering (CAS
E)  
B)  American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) 
C)  Arithmetic logic unit (ALU) 
D)  Redundant array of independent disks (RAI
D)  
E)  Carrier sense multiple access (CSM
A)  
A)  Computer aided software engineering (CAS
E)  
B)  American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) 
C)  Arithmetic logic unit (ALU) 
D)  Redundant array of independent disks (RAI
D)  
E)  Carrier sense multiple access (CSM
A)

Question 11

Which of the following object-oriented programming concepts allows programmers to group objects of the same properties and behavior together?

Accepted Answer

A)  encapsulation 
B)  inheritance 
C)  class 
D)  polymorphism 
E)  abstraction 
A)  encapsulation 
B)  inheritance 
C)  class 
D)  polymorphism 
E)  abstraction

Question 12

________,a programming language developed by Sun Microsystems in the early 1990s,is used to add dynamic content to Web pages.

Accepted Answer

A)  HTML 
B)  Visual Basic 
C)  Java 
D)  LISP 
E)  Basic 
A)  HTML 
B)  Visual Basic 
C)  Java 
D)  LISP 
E)  Basic

Question 13

A ________ allows you to use Ethernet connections to connect to broadband modems,home networks,or work networks.

Accepted Answer

A)  transceiver 
B)  multiport repeater 
C)  cable router 
D)  network interface card 
E)  modular connector 
A)  transceiver 
B)  multiport repeater 
C)  cable router 
D)  network interface card 
E)  modular connector

Question 14

A(n)________ is a computer network that spans a relatively small area,allowing all computer users to connect with each other to share data and peripheral devices,such as printers.

Accepted Answer

A)  enterprise network 
B)  wide area network 
C)  campus area network 
D)  local area network 
E)  value-added network 
A)  enterprise network 
B)  wide area network 
C)  campus area network 
D)  local area network 
E)  value-added network

Question 15

The emergence of new computing models such as distributed computing has resulted in organizations completely abandoning the older centralized computing technologies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following types of ports used to connect networks is the most common standard for local area networks?

Accepted Answer

A)  ethernet port 
B)  VGA port 
C)  serial port 
D)  parallel port 
E)  USB port 
A)  ethernet port 
B)  VGA port 
C)  serial port 
D)  parallel port 
E)  USB port

Question 17

Which of the following functions do scripting languages perform?

Accepted Answer

A)  creating Web pages that load quickly compared to HTML-developed Web pages 
B)  developing applications in high-speed arcade graphics 
C)  checking the accuracy of user-entered information on Web pages 
D)  automating or supporting activities throughout the information systems development process 
E)  laying out or formatting Web pages 
A)  creating Web pages that load quickly compared to HTML-developed Web pages 
B)  developing applications in high-speed arcade graphics 
C)  checking the accuracy of user-entered information on Web pages 
D)  automating or supporting activities throughout the information systems development process 
E)  laying out or formatting Web pages

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of a bus network topology?

Accepted Answer

A)  A bus network is configured in the shape of a closed loop or circle with each node connecting to the next node. 
B)  In a bus network,messages move in one direction around a circle. 
C)  A bus network topology enables all network nodes to receive the same message through the network cable at the same time. 
D)  The configuration of bus networks facilitates easy diagnosis and isolation of network faults. 
E)  In a bus network,all nodes or workstations are connected to a central hub through which all messages pass. 
A)  A bus network is configured in the shape of a closed loop or circle with each node connecting to the next node. 
B)  In a bus network,messages move in one direction around a circle. 
C)  A bus network topology enables all network nodes to receive the same message through the network cable at the same time. 
D)  The configuration of bus networks facilitates easy diagnosis and isolation of network faults. 
E)  In a bus network,all nodes or workstations are connected to a central hub through which all messages pass.

Question 19

ISDN technology allows users to connect their PCs to the Internet directly without the use of a traditional modem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following types of computer software utilities translates a file from one format to another so that it can be used by an application other than the one used to create it?

Accepted Answer

A)  file conversion 
B)  data compression 
C)  backup 
D)  file defragmentation 
E)  device driver 
A)  file conversion 
B)  data compression 
C)  backup 
D)  file defragmentation 
E)  device driver

Which of the following is an example of secondary storage?

Which of the following scanning technologies is used by the banking industry to read data,account numbers,bank codes,and check numbers on preprinted checks?

Which of the following statements accurately reflects a difference between compilers and interpreters?

Which of the following types of computer software utilities is used to archive files from hard disks to tapes,flash drives,or other storage devices?

Which of the following computer-aided software engineering (CASE)tools enable system process,data,and control structures to be represented graphically?

Solid state devices are typically quieter,more reliable,but also more expensive than traditional hard disk-based drives.

Within the computer,a system clock generates pulses at a rapid rate,setting the pace for processing events to take place,rather like a metronome marks time for a musician.

Which of the following is measured in hertz in a microcomputer?

________ is used to store programs and instructions that are automatically loaded when the computer is turned on.

________ refers to the use of automated software tools by systems developers to design and implement information systems.

Which of the following object-oriented programming concepts allows programmers to group objects of the same properties and behavior together?

________,a programming language developed by Sun Microsystems in the early 1990s,is used to add dynamic content to Web pages.

A ________ allows you to use Ethernet connections to connect to broadband modems,home networks,or work networks.

A(n)________ is a computer network that spans a relatively small area,allowing all computer users to connect with each other to share data and peripheral devices,such as printers.

The emergence of new computing models such as distributed computing has resulted in organizations completely abandoning the older centralized computing technologies.

Which of the following types of ports used to connect networks is the most common standard for local area networks?

Which of the following functions do scripting languages perform?

Which of the following statements is true of a bus network topology?

ISDN technology allows users to connect their PCs to the Internet directly without the use of a traditional modem.

Which of the following types of computer software utilities translates a file from one format to another so that it can be used by an application other than the one used to create it?

Managing in the Digital World

Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Information Systems

Managing the Information Systems Infrastructure and Services

Enabling Business-to-Consumer Electronic Commerce

Enhancing Organizational Communication and Collaboration Using Social Media

Enhancing Business Intelligence Using Information Systems

Enhancing Business Processes Using Enterprise Information Systems

Strengthening Business-to-Business Relationships via Supply Chain and Customer Relationship

Developing and Acquiring Information Systems

Securing Information Systems

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Exam 11: Foundations of Information Systems Infrastructure

Which of the following is an example of secondary storage?

Which of the following scanning technologies is used by the banking industry to read data,account numbers,bank codes,and check numbers on preprinted checks?

Which of the following statements accurately reflects a difference between compilers and interpreters?

Which of the following types of computer software utilities is used to archive files from hard disks to tapes,flash drives,or other storage devices?

Which of the following computer-aided software engineering (CASE)tools enable system process,data,and control structures to be represented graphically?

Solid state devices are typically quieter,more reliable,but also more expensive than traditional hard disk-based drives.

Within the computer,a system clock generates pulses at a rapid rate,setting the pace for processing events to take place,rather like a metronome marks time for a musician.

Which of the following is measured in hertz in a microcomputer?

________ is used to store programs and instructions that are automatically loaded when the computer is turned on.

________ refers to the use of automated software tools by systems developers to design and implement information systems.

Which of the following object-oriented programming concepts allows programmers to group objects of the same properties and behavior together?

________,a programming language developed by Sun Microsystems in the early 1990s,is used to add dynamic content to Web pages.

A ________ allows you to use Ethernet connections to connect to broadband modems,home networks,or work networks.

A(n)________ is a computer network that spans a relatively small area,allowing all computer users to connect with each other to share data and peripheral devices,such as printers.

The emergence of new computing models such as distributed computing has resulted in organizations completely abandoning the older centralized computing technologies.

Which of the following types of ports used to connect networks is the most common standard for local area networks?

Which of the following functions do scripting languages perform?

Which of the following statements is true of a bus network topology?

ISDN technology allows users to connect their PCs to the Internet directly without the use of a traditional modem.

Which of the following types of computer software utilities translates a file from one format to another so that it can be used by an application other than the one used to create it?

Managing in the Digital World

Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Information Systems

Managing the Information Systems Infrastructure and Services

Enabling Business-to-Consumer Electronic Commerce

Enhancing Organizational Communication and Collaboration Using Social Media

Enhancing Business Intelligence Using Information Systems

Enhancing Business Processes Using Enterprise Information Systems

Strengthening Business-to-Business Relationships via Supply Chain and Customer Relationship

Developing and Acquiring Information Systems

Securing Information Systems

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