Question 1

Virtualization is the process by which ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a single server is used to host the operations of a work station 
B)  many computers are used to control a server 
C)  one computer hosts the appearance of many computers 
D)  a single operating system is licensed for multiple computers

Question 2

Bits are used for computer data because they ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  do not support multiple voltage levels 
B)  are easy to represent electronically 
C)  are used in common calculations 
D)  do not function as switches in networks

Question 3

Open source software is usually created through voluntary programming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A thin client is a client-server application that requires nothing more than a browser.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Users should load firmware into the corresponding device's memory when using it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The CPU stores results of computations on the hard drive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An organization purchases server and client computers to build an information system.This is an example of a(n)________ cost.

Accepted Answer

A)  developmental 
B)  switching 
C)  routine 
D)  maintenance

Question 8

Application programs are written to use a particular operating system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A 64-bit processor is needed to effectively utilize more than 4GB of memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Application programs create and manage the user interfaces in a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Instructions are moved from main memory to the CPU via the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  data channel 
B)  random access memory 
C)  cache memory 
D)  magnetic disk

Question 12

When using volatile memory, the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  processor heats up during operation 
B)  files are stored permanently 
C)  processing becomes very slow 
D)  contents are lost when power is off

Question 13

Procedure maintenance costs are considered developmental costs in information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An application that requires support beyond a browser on the user's computer is known as a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  thick-client application 
B)  cloud application 
C)  open source program 
D)  thin-client application

Question 15

Which of the following devices is used during the processing stage of computing?

Accepted Answer

A)  UPC reader 
B)  main memory 
C)  printer 
D)  bar code scanner

Question 16

The general public can edit the open source software though they do not have access to the source code of the program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

DenTimes, a software package for dentists, is an example of a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  horizontal-market software 
B)  vertical-market software 
C)  generic market software 
D)  one-of-a-kind application

Question 18

Users employ client computers rather than servers, for applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database access.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a vertical-market software?

Accepted Answer

A)  inventory tracking software for an auto manufacturer 
B)  at-home tax preparation software 
C)  Adobe suite used by graphic designers 
D)  Microsoft PowerPoint used to create a presentation

Question 20

Identify a key difference between a client computer and a server computer.

Accepted Answer

A)  Servers are faster and usually have multiple central processing units. 
B)  Client computers should always be connected to a public network. 
C)  Servers can function without random access memory. 
D)  Client computers do not have software that enables them to connect to a network.

Exam 4: Hardware and Software

Virtualization is the process by which ________.

Bits are used for computer data because they ________.

Open source software is usually created through voluntary programming.

A thin client is a client-server application that requires nothing more than a browser.

Users should load firmware into the corresponding device's memory when using it.

The CPU stores results of computations on the hard drive.

An organization purchases server and client computers to build an information system.This is an example of a(n) ________ cost.

Application programs are written to use a particular operating system.

A 64-bit processor is needed to effectively utilize more than 4GB of memory.

Application programs create and manage the user interfaces in a computer.

Instructions are moved from main memory to the CPU via the ________.

When using volatile memory, the ________.

Procedure maintenance costs are considered developmental costs in information systems.

An application that requires support beyond a browser on the user's computer is known as a(n) ________.

Which of the following devices is used during the processing stage of computing?

The general public can edit the open source software though they do not have access to the source code of the program.

DenTimes, a software package for dentists, is an example of a(n) ________.

Users employ client computers rather than servers, for applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database access.

Which of the following is an example of a vertical-market software?

Identify a key difference between a client computer and a server computer.