Question 1

In the 1950s, _______________ replaced the vacuum tubes used in electronic computers.

Accepted Answer

transistors

Question 2

The mechanical loom was invented by _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Blaise Pascal 
B)  Joseph Jacquard 
C)  Herman Hollerith 
D)  Keith Glennan 
A)  Blaise Pascal 
B)  Joseph Jacquard 
C)  Herman Hollerith 
D)  Keith Glennan B

Question 3

Moore's Law states that the number of transistors on an integrated circuit will __________ every _______________.

Accepted Answer

double; 18-24 months

Question 4

The function of an output device is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Convert data into an electronic machine-readable form for direct entry into a computer system 
B)  Perform the arithmetic and logic functions required in computer processing 
C)  Convert electronic information produced by the computer system into human-intelligible form for presentation to end-users 
D)  Store the data and program instructions needed for processing 
A)  Convert data into an electronic machine-readable form for direct entry into a computer system 
B)  Perform the arithmetic and logic functions required in computer processing 
C)  Convert electronic information produced by the computer system into human-intelligible form for presentation to end-users 
D)  Store the data and program instructions needed for processing

Question 5

Computer systems rely on which of the following components?

Accepted Answer

A)  Input, processing, output, storage, and control 
B)  Input, processing, output, storage, and the Internet 
C)  The Internet, processing, output, storage, and control 
D)  Input, processing, output, the Internet, and control 
A)  Input, processing, output, storage, and control 
B)  Input, processing, output, storage, and the Internet 
C)  The Internet, processing, output, storage, and control 
D)  Input, processing, output, the Internet, and control

Question 6

Speech recognition systems typically require training the computer to recognize your voice and its unique sound patterns in order to achieve a high degree of accuracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The _______________ is a recent entrant into PDA technology that enables the user to manage information, such as appointments, to-do lists, and sales contracts. It also allows them to receive E-mail, access the Web, and exchange such information with a desktop PC or network server.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______________ is a recent entrant into...

Question 8

_______________ systems include high-end network servers that handle large-scale processing of many business applications.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ systems include high-end network servers that...

Question 9

Some microcomputers are powerful enough to support applications with heavy mathematical computing and graphics display demands, such as computer-aided design (CAD) or investment analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Network servers are some of the less powerful microcomputers; they are used to coordinate telecommunications and resource sharing in small LANs and in Internet and intranet websites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_______________ bytes of storage are needed to represent the name "Sarah."

Accepted Answer

A)  Two 
B)  Three 
C)  Five 
D)  Ten 
A)  Two 
B)  Three 
C)  Five 
D)  Ten

Question 12

The central processing unit (CPU):

Accepted Answer

A)  is the main processing component of a computer system 
B)  controls all the peripheral devices of a computer system 
C)  is controlled by the RAID unit 
D)  is also called a Fuzzy Logic unit 
A)  is the main processing component of a computer system 
B)  controls all the peripheral devices of a computer system 
C)  is controlled by the RAID unit 
D)  is also called a Fuzzy Logic unit

Question 13

Data are processed and stored in a computer system through the presence or absence of electronic or magnetic signals to the computer. This is called a "binary" representation of data, because the computer and the media can exhibit only _______________ states or conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  five 
D)  ten 
A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  five 
D)  ten

Question 14

The function of an input device is:

Accepted Answer

A)  to interpret computer program instructions 
B)  to transmit directions to other components of the computer system 
C)  to convert data into electronic form for entry into a computer system 
D)  none of the above 
A)  to interpret computer program instructions 
B)  to transmit directions to other components of the computer system 
C)  to convert data into electronic form for entry into a computer system 
D)  none of the above

Question 15

The _______________ is the main processing component of a computer system.

Accepted Answer

central pr

Question 16

Which of the following best describes optical scanning devices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hand-held wands used to read data on merchandise tags 
B)  Photoelectric devices that scan data 
C)  Converts reflected light patterns into electronic impulses, which are accepted as input into the computer system 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Hand-held wands used to read data on merchandise tags 
B)  Photoelectric devices that scan data 
C)  Converts reflected light patterns into electronic impulses, which are accepted as input into the computer system 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 17

Personal computers, network servers, and technical workstations are terms used to highlight major uses of particular types of computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The computing power of microcomputers currently exceeds that of the mainframe computer of previous generations, at a fraction of the cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A _______________ is a stationary pointing device. You turn a roller with only its top exposed outside its case to move the cursor on the screen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______________ is a stationary pointing device....

Question 20

Offline devices:

Accepted Answer

A)  are directly attached to the CPU 
B)  are not controlled by the CPU 
C)  are controlled by the CPU 
D)  can replace the CPU 
A)  are directly attached to the CPU 
B)  are not controlled by the CPU 
C)  are controlled by the CPU 
D)  can replace the CPU

In the 1950s, _______________ replaced the vacuum tubes used in electronic computers.

The mechanical loom was invented by _______________.

Moore's Law states that the number of transistors on an integrated circuit will every _____.

The function of an output device is to:

Computer systems rely on which of the following components?

Speech recognition systems typically require training the computer to recognize your voice and its unique sound patterns in order to achieve a high degree of accuracy.

The _______________ is a recent entrant into PDA technology that enables the user to manage information, such as appointments, to-do lists, and sales contracts. It also allows them to receive E-mail, access the Web, and exchange such information with a desktop PC or network server.

_______________ systems include high-end network servers that handle large-scale processing of many business applications.

Some microcomputers are powerful enough to support applications with heavy mathematical computing and graphics display demands, such as computer-aided design (CAD) or investment analysis.

Network servers are some of the less powerful microcomputers; they are used to coordinate telecommunications and resource sharing in small LANs and in Internet and intranet websites.

_______________ bytes of storage are needed to represent the name "Sarah."

The central processing unit (CPU):

Data are processed and stored in a computer system through the presence or absence of electronic or magnetic signals to the computer. This is called a "binary" representation of data, because the computer and the media can exhibit only _______________ states or conditions.

The function of an input device is:

The _______________ is the main processing component of a computer system.

Which of the following best describes optical scanning devices?

Personal computers, network servers, and technical workstations are terms used to highlight major uses of particular types of computers.

The computing power of microcomputers currently exceeds that of the mainframe computer of previous generations, at a fraction of the cost.

A _______________ is a stationary pointing device. You turn a roller with only its top exposed outside its case to move the cursor on the screen.

Offline devices:

Foundations of Information Systems in Business

Competing With Information Technology

Computer Software

Data Resource Management

Telecommunications and Networks

E-Business Systems

Business Across the Enterprise

E-Commerce Systems

Supporting Decision Making

Businessit Strategies for Development

Implementing Businessit Solutions

Security and Ethical Challenges

Enterprise and Global Management of Information Technology

Filters

Exam 3: Computer Hardware

In the 1950s, _______________ replaced the vacuum tubes used in electronic computers.

The mechanical loom was invented by _______________.

Moore's Law states that the number of transistors on an integrated circuit will __________ every _______________.

The function of an output device is to:

Computer systems rely on which of the following components?

Speech recognition systems typically require training the computer to recognize your voice and its unique sound patterns in order to achieve a high degree of accuracy.

The _______________ is a recent entrant into PDA technology that enables the user to manage information, such as appointments, to-do lists, and sales contracts. It also allows them to receive E-mail, access the Web, and exchange such information with a desktop PC or network server.

_______________ systems include high-end network servers that handle large-scale processing of many business applications.

Some microcomputers are powerful enough to support applications with heavy mathematical computing and graphics display demands, such as computer-aided design (CAD) or investment analysis.

Network servers are some of the less powerful microcomputers; they are used to coordinate telecommunications and resource sharing in small LANs and in Internet and intranet websites.

_______________ bytes of storage are needed to represent the name "Sarah."

The central processing unit (CPU):

Data are processed and stored in a computer system through the presence or absence of electronic or magnetic signals to the computer. This is called a "binary" representation of data, because the computer and the media can exhibit only _______________ states or conditions.

The function of an input device is:

The _______________ is the main processing component of a computer system.

Which of the following best describes optical scanning devices?

Personal computers, network servers, and technical workstations are terms used to highlight major uses of particular types of computers.

The computing power of microcomputers currently exceeds that of the mainframe computer of previous generations, at a fraction of the cost.

A _______________ is a stationary pointing device. You turn a roller with only its top exposed outside its case to move the cursor on the screen.

Offline devices:

Foundations of Information Systems in Business

Competing With Information Technology

Computer Software

Data Resource Management

Telecommunications and Networks

E-Business Systems

Business Across the Enterprise

E-Commerce Systems

Supporting Decision Making

Businessit Strategies for Development

Implementing Businessit Solutions

Security and Ethical Challenges

Enterprise and Global Management of Information Technology

Filters

Moore's Law states that the number of transistors on an integrated circuit will every _____.