Exam 1: Information Technology, the Internet, and You

In an information system, the rules or guidelines for people to follow are called _____.

The parts of an information system are: people, procedures, software, hardware, data, and connectivity.

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

The purpose of software is to convert data into information.

The physical equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the:

The component of the information system that is described as raw, unprocessed facts, including text, numbers, images, and sounds, is called _____.

_____ computers are the smallest type of microcomputers and are designed to fit into the palm of one hand.

The general-purpose application used to navigate, explore, and find information on the Internet is called a _____.

_____ is the component of the information system that is described as the equipment that processes data to create information.

Four common types of files are document files, worksheet files, database files, and presentation files.

USB drives are a type of what kind of secondary storage?

Describe the differences between midrange and microcomputers.

_____ use rigid metallic platters to store programs and very large data files.

Highly structured and organized data are stored in database files.

"Background" software that helps the computer manage resources is called:

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

A browser is an example of system software.

A microcomputer that is smaller, lighter and less powerful than a notebook that has a touch sensitive screen is called a:

System software includes all of the following except:

This hardware houses most of the electronic components that make up a computer system.