Exam 1: Information Technology, the Internet, and You

Which of the following is a collection of programs rather than a single program?

A _______ file might contain audience handouts and speaker notes in addition to electronic slides.

To be an effective and efficient computer user, you need to recognize the role of information technology in your personal and professional life.

Identify the four basic categories of hardware in a personal computer system.

Software is another name for a program or programs.

"Background" software that helps the computer manage its own internal resources is called _______.

Describe secondary storage. Compare and contrast hard disks and solid-state storage.

The type of media that uses laser technology to store data and programs is _______.

Describe all the parts of an information system.

Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the computer, and runs applications.

Where would it be most relevant to use the term "data" and the term "information"? Give an example of each.

In reference to personal computer hardware, explain the system unit.

Antivirus software is a Windows utility that is unnecessary as long as you are careful browsing the Internet.

A _______ is a communications system connecting two or more computers.

System software might be described as end-user software.

What is an operating system? Give two examples.

The equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the _______.

A browser is an example of system software.

Highly structured and organized data is stored in database files.

Insurance companies are most likely to use personal computers to process information about millions of policyholders.