Question 1

_____ programs are often used to analyze financial data)

Accepted Answer

A) Database 
B) Word processing 
C) Spreadsheet 
D) Graphics 
E) Communications 
A) Database 
B) Word processing 
C) Spreadsheet 
D) Graphics 
E) Communications

Question 2

______________ is a set of computer programs that enable the hardware to process data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ is a set of computer programs...

Question 3

Personal application software consists of widely used packages such as word processing, spreadsheet, communications, and graphics software)

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Over the past 20 years, hardware costs have _____, while software costs have _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Increased, increased 
B) Decreased, decreased 
C) Decreased, increased 
D) Increased, decreased 
E) Increased, remained level 
A) Increased, increased 
B) Decreased, decreased 
C) Decreased, increased 
D) Increased, decreased 
E) Increased, remained level

Question 5

Open systems refers to a model of computer products - hardware, operating systems, and application software - that allow any computing device to be seamlessly connected to and interact with any other computing device)

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The _____ allows users to exert direct control of icons on the computer screen.

Accepted Answer

A) Systems software 
B) Application software 
C) Graphical user interface 
D) Plug-and-play 
E) Operating system 
A) Systems software 
B) Application software 
C) Graphical user interface 
D) Plug-and-play 
E) Operating system

Question 7

____________ is the sequence of instructions for the computer.

Accepted Answer

A) Computer program 
B) Software 
C) Stored program concept 
D) Documentation 
A) Computer program 
B) Software 
C) Stored program concept 
D) Documentation

Question 8

Today, software comprises a larger percentage of the cost of modern computer systems than it did in the early 1950s.Which of the following reasons account(s)for this development?

Accepted Answer

A) Hardware costs have decreased. 
B) Hardware performance has increased. 
C) Software has become increasingly complex. 
D) Building software applications remains slow, complex, and error-prone. 
E) All of these 
A) Hardware costs have decreased. 
B) Hardware performance has increased. 
C) Software has become increasingly complex. 
D) Building software applications remains slow, complex, and error-prone. 
E) All of these

Question 9

Open-source software is not licensed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is not a reason why software currently comprises a larger percentage of the cost of modern computer systems than it did in the early 1950s?

Accepted Answer

A) Hardware costs have increased. 
B) Hardware performance has increased 
C) Software has become increasingly complex. 
D) Building software applications remains slow, complex, and error-prone. 
E) None of these 
A) Hardware costs have increased. 
B) Hardware performance has increased 
C) Software has become increasingly complex. 
D) Building software applications remains slow, complex, and error-prone. 
E) None of these

Question 11

_____ is(are)a written description of a computer program's functions.

Accepted Answer

A) Explanatory instructions 
B) Documentation 
C) Graphical user interface 
D) Plug and play 
E) README files 
A) Explanatory instructions 
B) Documentation 
C) Graphical user interface 
D) Plug and play 
E) README files

Question 12

___________ written description of the program's functions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ written description of the program's functions....

Question 13

Application software cannot be run on computer hardware without systems software)

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

___________ is NOT an example of application software.

Accepted Answer

A) Desktop publishing 
B) GUI 
C) Personal finance 
D) Spreadsheet 
A) Desktop publishing 
B) GUI 
C) Personal finance 
D) Spreadsheet

Question 15

Packaged application software addresses a specific or unique business need for a company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The _____ complexity of software results in a _____ potential for errors.

Accepted Answer

A) Decreasing, decreasing 
B) Decreasing, increasing 
C) Increasing, decreasing 
D) Increasing, level 
E) Increasing, increasing 
A) Decreasing, decreasing 
B) Decreasing, increasing 
C) Increasing, decreasing 
D) Increasing, level 
E) Increasing, increasing

Question 17

As hardware costs have decreased over the past 20 years, software costs have also decreased)

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Creating specific application software using an organization's own resources is called ____ .

Accepted Answer

A) Outsourcing 
B) Consultant-based development 
C) In-house development 
D) Contract software 
E) Documentation 
A) Outsourcing 
B) Consultant-based development 
C) In-house development 
D) Contract software 
E) Documentation

Question 19

The user interface is the most sophisticated on enterprise operating systems and the least sophisticated on desktop operating systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not a function of the operating system?

Accepted Answer

A) It allocates CPU time and main memory to programs running on the computer. 
B) It provides an interface between the user and the hardware. 
C) It supervises the overall operation of the computer. 
D) It increases the complexity of the system to the user. 
E) None of these 
A) It allocates CPU time and main memory to programs running on the computer. 
B) It provides an interface between the user and the hardware. 
C) It supervises the overall operation of the computer. 
D) It increases the complexity of the system to the user. 
E) None of these

_____ programs are often used to analyze financial data)

______________ is a set of computer programs that enable the hardware to process data.

Personal application software consists of widely used packages such as word processing, spreadsheet, communications, and graphics software)

Over the past 20 years, hardware costs have _, while software costs have _.

Open systems refers to a model of computer products - hardware, operating systems, and application software - that allow any computing device to be seamlessly connected to and interact with any other computing device)

The _____ allows users to exert direct control of icons on the computer screen.

____________ is the sequence of instructions for the computer.

Today, software comprises a larger percentage of the cost of modern computer systems than it did in the early 1950s.Which of the following reasons account(s)for this development?

Open-source software is not licensed.

Which of the following is not a reason why software currently comprises a larger percentage of the cost of modern computer systems than it did in the early 1950s?

_____ is(are)a written description of a computer program's functions.

___________ written description of the program's functions.

Application software cannot be run on computer hardware without systems software)

___________ is NOT an example of application software.

Packaged application software addresses a specific or unique business need for a company.

The _ complexity of software results in a _ potential for errors.

As hardware costs have decreased over the past 20 years, software costs have also decreased)

Creating specific application software using an organization's own resources is called ____ .

The user interface is the most sophisticated on enterprise operating systems and the least sophisticated on desktop operating systems.

Which of the following is not a function of the operating system?

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Data and Knowledge Management

Networks

E-Business and E-Commerce

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Web 2.0 and Social Networks

Information Systems Within the Organization

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security

Tech Guide 1: Hardware

Tech Guide 3: Emerging types of enterprise computing

Tech Guide 4: Intelligent Systems

Tech Guide 5: Protecting your information assets

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Exam 15: Tech Guide 2: Software

_____ programs are often used to analyze financial data)

______________ is a set of computer programs that enable the hardware to process data.

Personal application software consists of widely used packages such as word processing, spreadsheet, communications, and graphics software)

Over the past 20 years, hardware costs have _____, while software costs have _____.

Open systems refers to a model of computer products - hardware, operating systems, and application software - that allow any computing device to be seamlessly connected to and interact with any other computing device)

The _____ allows users to exert direct control of icons on the computer screen.

____________ is the sequence of instructions for the computer.

Today, software comprises a larger percentage of the cost of modern computer systems than it did in the early 1950s.Which of the following reasons account(s)for this development?

Open-source software is not licensed.

Which of the following is not a reason why software currently comprises a larger percentage of the cost of modern computer systems than it did in the early 1950s?

_____ is(are)a written description of a computer program's functions.

___________ written description of the program's functions.

Application software cannot be run on computer hardware without systems software)

___________ is NOT an example of application software.

Packaged application software addresses a specific or unique business need for a company.

The _____ complexity of software results in a _____ potential for errors.

As hardware costs have decreased over the past 20 years, software costs have also decreased)

Creating specific application software using an organization's own resources is called ____ .

The user interface is the most sophisticated on enterprise operating systems and the least sophisticated on desktop operating systems.

Which of the following is not a function of the operating system?

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Data and Knowledge Management

Networks

E-Business and E-Commerce

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Web 2.0 and Social Networks

Information Systems Within the Organization

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security

Tech Guide 1: Hardware

Tech Guide 3: Emerging types of enterprise computing

Tech Guide 4: Intelligent Systems

Tech Guide 5: Protecting your information assets

Filters

Over the past 20 years, hardware costs have _, while software costs have _.

The _ complexity of software results in a _ potential for errors.