Question 1

The central processing unit (CPU) consists of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Control unit and the RAID unit 
B)  Arithmetic-logic unit and the RAID unit 
C)  the RAID unit and the Fuzzy Logic unit 
D)  the Control unit and the Arithmetic-logic unit 
A)  the Control unit and the RAID unit 
B)  Arithmetic-logic unit and the RAID unit 
C)  the RAID unit and the Fuzzy Logic unit 
D)  the Control unit and the Arithmetic-logic unit

Question 2

The output devices of a computer system include:

Accepted Answer

A)  printers and video displays 
B)  the Arithmetic-logic unit 
C)  scanners and RAID units 
D)  the Fuzzy Logic unit 
A)  printers and video displays 
B)  the Arithmetic-logic unit 
C)  scanners and RAID units 
D)  the Fuzzy Logic unit

Question 3

According to the text, which of the following is not true of Mainframes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mainframes can process thousands of million instructions per second (MIPS). 
B)  Mainframes are large, fast, and powerful. 
C)  Mainframes have large storage capacities. 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Mainframes can process thousands of million instructions per second (MIPS). 
B)  Mainframes are large, fast, and powerful. 
C)  Mainframes have large storage capacities. 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 4

Which of the following would not fit the typical classification of a computer peripheral?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monitors and printers 
B)  Scanners and hard disk drives 
C)  CD-ROM drives and backup systems 
D)  Central processing unit 
A)  Monitors and printers 
B)  Scanners and hard disk drives 
C)  CD-ROM drives and backup systems 
D)  Central processing unit

Question 5

A _______________ allows users to use a computer by touching the surface of its video display screen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______________ allows users to use a...

Question 6

Most computers today can process program instructions in MIPS, which is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

millions o

Question 7

Use of _______________ panel video monitors for desktop systems has become more common as their cost has become more affordable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use of _______________ panel video monitors for...

Question 8

Which of the following would perform the required mathematical and logic operations of a central processing unit (CPU)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Control unit 
B)  Arithmetic-logic unit 
C)  RAID unit 
D)  Fuzzy logic unit 
A)  Control unit 
B)  Arithmetic-logic unit 
C)  RAID unit 
D)  Fuzzy logic unit

Question 9

A computer is a _______________, an interrelated combination of components that performs the basic system functions of input, processing, output, storage, and control.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A computer is a _______________, an interrelated...

Question 10

Floppy disks consists of a polyester film disk covered with an _______________ compound.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Floppy disks consists of a polyester film...

Question 11

A pointing stick is the most popular pointing device used today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

There are two basic types of semiconductor memory: Read Only Memory (ROM) and _______________.

Accepted Answer

Random Acc

Question 13

High speed storage media _______________ than lower-speed storage media.

Accepted Answer

A)  cost less per byte and provide higher capacities 
B)  cost less per byte and provide lower capacities 
C)  cost more per byte and provide higher capacities 
D)  cost more per byte and provide lower capacities 
A)  cost less per byte and provide higher capacities 
B)  cost less per byte and provide lower capacities 
C)  cost more per byte and provide higher capacities 
D)  cost more per byte and provide lower capacities

Question 14

The word calculate is derived from calculus, the Latin word for _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The word calculate is derived from calculus,...

Question 15

The central processing unit (CPU) is the main processing component of a computer system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Offline devices are separate from, but can be electronically connected to and controlled by, a CPU.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Some touch screens emit a grid of infrared beams or sound waves that is broken when the screen is touched.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The _______________ generation of computers was characterized by further miniaturization of circuits, increased multiprogramming, and virtual storage memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  second 
B)  third 
C)  fourth 
D)  fifth 
A)  second 
B)  third 
C)  fourth 
D)  fifth

Question 19

The primary storage (main memory) of a computer consists of microelectronic semiconductor memory chips.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

_______________ are the most important category of computer systems for both business people and individual consumers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ are the most important category of...

The central processing unit (CPU) consists of:

The output devices of a computer system include:

According to the text, which of the following is not true of Mainframes?

Which of the following would not fit the typical classification of a computer peripheral?

A _______________ allows users to use a computer by touching the surface of its video display screen.

Most computers today can process program instructions in MIPS, which is ____________________.

Use of _______________ panel video monitors for desktop systems has become more common as their cost has become more affordable.

Which of the following would perform the required mathematical and logic operations of a central processing unit (CPU)?

A computer is a _______________, an interrelated combination of components that performs the basic system functions of input, processing, output, storage, and control.

Floppy disks consists of a polyester film disk covered with an _______________ compound.

A pointing stick is the most popular pointing device used today.

There are two basic types of semiconductor memory: Read Only Memory (ROM) and _______________.

High speed storage media _______________ than lower-speed storage media.

The word calculate is derived from calculus, the Latin word for _______________.

The central processing unit (CPU) is the main processing component of a computer system.

Offline devices are separate from, but can be electronically connected to and controlled by, a CPU.

Some touch screens emit a grid of infrared beams or sound waves that is broken when the screen is touched.

The _______________ generation of computers was characterized by further miniaturization of circuits, increased multiprogramming, and virtual storage memory.

The primary storage (main memory) of a computer consists of microelectronic semiconductor memory chips.

_______________ are the most important category of computer systems for both business people and individual consumers.

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

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Exam 3: Computer Hardware

The central processing unit (CPU) consists of:

The output devices of a computer system include:

According to the text, which of the following is not true of Mainframes?

Which of the following would not fit the typical classification of a computer peripheral?

A _______________ allows users to use a computer by touching the surface of its video display screen.

Most computers today can process program instructions in MIPS, which is ____________________.

Use of _______________ panel video monitors for desktop systems has become more common as their cost has become more affordable.

Which of the following would perform the required mathematical and logic operations of a central processing unit (CPU)?

A computer is a _______________, an interrelated combination of components that performs the basic system functions of input, processing, output, storage, and control.

Floppy disks consists of a polyester film disk covered with an _______________ compound.

A pointing stick is the most popular pointing device used today.

There are two basic types of semiconductor memory: Read Only Memory (ROM) and _______________.

High speed storage media _______________ than lower-speed storage media.

The word calculate is derived from calculus, the Latin word for _______________.

The central processing unit (CPU) is the main processing component of a computer system.

Offline devices are separate from, but can be electronically connected to and controlled by, a CPU.

Some touch screens emit a grid of infrared beams or sound waves that is broken when the screen is touched.

The _______________ generation of computers was characterized by further miniaturization of circuits, increased multiprogramming, and virtual storage memory.

The primary storage (main memory) of a computer consists of microelectronic semiconductor memory chips.

_______________ are the most important category of computer systems for both business people and individual consumers.

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