Deck 2: Computers and Their Business Applications

Question 1

Computers perform all tasks using a combination of arithmetic and logical operations.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Extended ASCII is a data code that allows the representation of 1024 characters.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

ENIAC is an example of a first-generation computer.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fourth-generation languages (4GLs)are also called procedural languages.

Question 5

Spreadsheet software is more powerful than financial planning software.

Question 6

The object-oriented programming language principle of encapsulation is the ability to process objects differently depending on their data type or class.

Question 7

In network-attached storage (NAS), as the number of users increases, its performance increases.

Question 8

A byte is a single value of 0 or 1.

Question 9

A server is a set of programs for controlling and managing computer hardware and software.

Question 10

Inkjet printers produce characters by projecting onto paper electrically charged droplets of ink that create an image.

Question 11

Two main parts of an object-oriented programming language include objects and models.

Question 12

Very-large-scale integration (VLSI)circuits were introduced in fifth-generation computers.

Question 13

Object-oriented programming languages are not tailored to any specific OS or programming environment.

Question 14

Computers cannot store massive amounts of data in small spaces.

Question 15

A(n)_____ is a step-by-step direction for performing a specific task, which is written in a language the computer can understand.

A)array
B)server
C)cache
D)program

Question 16

An object code must be translated into source code for a computer to read and execute it.

Question 17

Modularity, reuse of codes for other purposes, and effective problem solving are major advantages of object-oriented programming.

Question 18

The arithmetic logic unit and the control unit are part of the Basic Input\Output System.

Question 19

A _____ is a link between devices connected to a computer.

A)motherboard
B)control unit
C)disk drive
D)bus

Question 20

The object-oriented programming language principle of inheritance is a feature that reduces application development time by using existing codes.

Question 21

Third-generation computers operated on _____.

A)integrated circuits
B)vacuum tube technology
C)parallel processing
D)optical discs

Question 22

Computer designers have concentrated on technology using gallium arsenide instead of silicon because silicon:

A)cannot be used for the mass production of electronic devices.
B)cannot emit light and has speed limitations.
C)is soft and fragile.
D)is expensive.

Question 23

A(n)_____ enables communication between a video card and memory.

A)internal bus
B)keyboard
C)floppy drive
D)optical disc

Question 24

A petabyte is equal to _____ bytes.

A)2³⁰
B)2⁴⁰
C)2⁵⁰
D)2⁶⁰

Question 25

The word computer consists of 64 bits, which is equivalent to _____ bytes.

A)6
B)8
C)16
D)32

Question 26

Gallium arsenide _____ than silicon.

A)is more fragile
B)is more suitable for mass production
C)emits less light
D)operates at lower temperatures

Question 27

Computers and communication systems use _____ to represent information between computers and network systems.

A)source codes
B)nanotubes
C)data codes
D)servers

Question 28

Beginning in the 1940s, first-generation computers used _____.

A)transistors
B)vacuum tube technology
C)integrated circuits
D)laser technology

Question 29

A _____ is a peripheral device for recording, storing, and retrieving information.

A)disk drive
B)motherboard
C)control unit
D)processor

Question 30

An American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)file defines up to _____ characters.

A)64
B)128
C)256
D)1024

Question 31

Which statement is true of gallium arsenide chips?

A)They run at higher speeds than silicon chips.
B)They were used in third-generation computers.
C)They are ideal for mass production.
D)They have low production costs.

Question 32

Every character, number, or symbol on the keyboard is represented as a(n)_____ in computer memory.

A)decimal number
B)hexadecimal number
C)octal number
D)binary number

Question 33

_____ means saving data in computer memory.

A)Stream
B)Retrieval
C)Syndication
D)Storage

Question 34

Second-generation computers used _____.

A)vacuum tube technology
B)transistors
C)integrated circuits
D)laser technology

Question 35

A(n)_____ is a communication interface through which information is transferred one bit at a time.

A)extended capability port
B)parallel port
C)serial port
D)enhanced parallel port

Question 36

An Extended ASCII data code allows representation of maximum _____ characters.

A)128
B)256
C)512
D)1024

Question 37

In a(n)_____ file, each alphabetic, numeric, or special character is represented with a 7-bit binary number.

A)Extended Binary Code Decimal Interchange Code (EBCDIC)
B)Unicode
C)American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)
D)Extended ASCII

Question 38

In the context of computer operations, division is a(n)_____.

A)arithmetic operation
B)storage operation
C)logical operation
D)retrieval operation

Question 39

A(n)_____ is an interface between a computer and a printer that enables the computer to transfer multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously.

A)parallel port
B)serial port
C)arithmetic logic unit
D)control unit

Question 40

In the context of storage measurements, a _____ is the size of a character.

A)nibble
B)decibel
C)byte
D)node

Question 41

Which states a difference between read-only memory (ROM)and random access memory (RAM)?

A)ROM is volatile memory, whereas RAM is nonvolatile memory.
B)ROM is secondary memory, whereas RAM is main memory.
C)ROM is nonvolatile memory, whereas RAM is volatile memory.
D)ROM is main memory, whereas RAM is secondary memory.

Question 42

Which statement is true of laser printers?

A)They are most suitable for home users.
B)They use toner to create high-quality outputs.
C)They are used to generate three-dimensional outputs.
D)They use solid ink to generate two-dimensional outputs.

Question 43

_____ holds data when the computer is off or during the course of a program's operation.

A)Random access memory
B)Read-only memory
C)Secondary memory
D)Programmable read-only memory

Question 44

Jacob, a data analyst, is working on a project from home and needs to download some data from his office network. Which of the following server platforms will best serve Jacob's purpose?

A)Remote access servers
B)Web servers
C)Application servers
D)Disk servers

Question 45

A(n)_____ is an input device.

A)plasma display
B)laser printer
C)data tablet
D)inkjet printer

Question 46

Which is true of magnetic tape?

A)It is made of metal.
B)It stores data sequentially.
C)It resembles compact discs.
D)It is a main memory device.

Question 47

_____ is an example of a secondary memory device.

A)An inkjet printer
B)An optical disc
C)Random access memory
D)Read-only memory

Question 48

Which is an example of an input device?

A)A barcode reader
B)A cathode ray tube
C)An inkjet printer
D)An organic light-emitting diode

Question 49

Identify the type of computers that has the highest storage capability.

A)Subnotebooks
B)Notebooks
C)Personal computers
D)Supercomputers

Question 50

Identify an advantage of a mouse over a trackball.

A)A mouse processes more information than a trackball.
B)A mouse is more precise in positioning the pointer than a trackball.
C)A mouse occupies less space than a trackball.
D)A mouse is stationary, whereas a trackball has to be moved around.

Question 51

_____, which is used for online storage and backup, involves multiple virtual servers that are usually hosted by third parties.

A)Kernel storage
B)Buffer storage
C)Cache storage
D)Cloud storage

Question 52

A(n)_____ is an input device used to grade multiple-choice and true\false tests.

A)optical character reader
B)magnetic character sensor
C)magnetic ink character recognition system
D)optical mark recognition system

Question 53

Which statement is true of a high-quality inkjet printer?

A)It uses multicolor ink cartridges to print digital photographs.
B)Its output for a mainframe computer is called soft copy.
C)It uses laser-based technology that creates electrical charges on a rotating drum to attract toner.
D)It is suitable for office environments that have high-volume and high-quality printing requirements.

Question 54

A(n)_____ is a common output device for hard copy.

A)optical character reader
B)compact disc
C)laser printer
D)plasma display

Question 55

Identify the type of computers that has the highest price.

A)Subnotebooks
B)Notebooks
C)Personal computers
D)Supercomputers

Question 56

A(n)_____ is a common output device for soft copy.

A)liquid crystal display
B)floppy disk
C)laser printer
D)electrostatic plotter

Question 57

The Clipboard's contents are typically stored in _____.

A)read-only memory
B)random access memory
C)magnetic disks
D)magnetic tape

Question 58

Trackballs are ideal for notebook computers because they _____.

A)occupy less space than a mouse
B)rely on optical scanning of the data on a notebook
C)allow faster and more precise cursor positioning than a mouse
D)rely on light detection to determine which menu item has been selected

Question 59

Which is true of memory devices?

A)The contents of flash memory cannot be reprogrammed.
B)The contents of random access memory cannot be reprogrammed.
C)The contents of programmable read-only memory cannot be reprogrammed.
D)The contents of cache random access memory cannot be reprogrammed.

Question 60

_____ allows data to be stored in multiple places to improve a system's reliability.

A)A remote access server
B)Network-attached storage
C)Random access memory
D)A redundant array of independent disks

Question 61

_____  bits equal one byte.

A)Six
B)Eight
C)Thirty-two
D)Sixty-four

Question 62

The _____ tells the computer what to do, such as instructing the computer which device to read or send output to.

A)main memory
B)motherboard
C)operating system
D)control unit

Question 63

A(n)_____ , made of Mylar, is used for random-access processing of data in a computer.

A)video adapter
B)optical disc
C)cassette tape
D)magnetic disk

Question 64

A(n)_____ is the enclosure containing the computer's main components.

A)disk drive
B)computer chassis
C)expansion slot
D)parallel port

Question 65

Which is true of fourth-generation languages (4GLs)?

A)They are the easiest computer languages to use.
B)They are composed of rigorous command syntaxes.
C)They contain a series of 0s and 1s representing data or instructions.
D)They use artificial intelligence technologies, such as knowledge-based systems.

Question 66

To make a computer understand a program, the source code must be first translated into _____ code.

A)ASCII
B)object
C)ternary
D)UTF-8

Question 67

_____ include gallium arsenide chips that run at higher speeds and consume less power than silicon chips and optical technologies.

A)Second-generation computers
B)Third-generation computers
C)Fourth-generation computers
D)Fifth-generation computers

Question 68

The most common type of main memory is a semiconductor memory chip made of _____ .

A)arsenic
B)germanium
C)silicon
D)manganese

Question 69

Structured query language (SQL)is an example of a(n)_____.

A)assembly language
B)high-level language
C)fourth-generation language
D)fifth-generation language

Question 70

Java and C++ are examples of _____.

A)assembly language
B)high-level languages
C)machine language
D)compiler languages

Question 71

Which is true of fifth-generation languages (5GLs)?

A)They are the easiest computer languages to use.
B)They contain a series of 0s and 1s representing data or instructions.
C)They are machine dependent and need to be changed after every use.
D)They use artificial intelligence technologies, such as knowledge-based systems.

Question 72

A(n)_____  is a type of server that stores computer software, which users can access from their workstations.

A)database server
B)Web server
C)application server
D)file server

Question 73

_____  are compatible with the IBM System\360 line introduced in 1965.

A)Minicomputers
B)Mainframe computers
C)Personal computers
D)Super computers

Question 74

Which best defines an operating system (OS)?

A)It is a set of programs for controlling and managing computer hardware and software.
B)It is a computer and all the software for managing network resources and offering services to a network.
C)It is a collection of disk drives used for fault tolerance and is typically found in large network systems.
D)It is the main circuit board containing connectors for attaching additional boards.

Question 75

The _____ is the heart of a computer.

A)main memory
B)basic input\output system
C)central processing unit
D)serial port

Question 76

Which is true of the supervisor program of an operating system (OS)?

A)It controls compilers in the OS.
B)It prioritizes tasks performed by the CPU.
C)It transfers data among other parts of the computer system.
D)It generates checksums to verify that data is not corrupted.

Question 77

_____ consists of a series of 0s and 1s representing data or instructions.

A)Assembly language
B)A fourth-generation language
C)Machine language
D)A fifth-generation language

Question 78

A _____  is an input device for computers.

A)mouse
B)printer
C)monitor
D)speaker

Question 79

The supervisor program in an operating system (OS)is also known as the _____.

A)metadata
B)kernel
C)applet
D)cache

Question 80

UNIX is a type of _____.

A)storage area network
B)application software
C)remote access server
D)operating system