Question 1

A byte is equivalent to one ________ of information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A byte is equivalent to one ________...

Question 2

A printer is an example of an input hardware device.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Perhaps falsely, ________ is generally regarded as one of the more difficult operating systems to learn to use.

Accepted Answer

A)  Unix 
B)  Windows XP 
C)  Mac OS X 
D)  Windows Vista 
E)  Linux 
A)  Unix 
B)  Windows XP 
C)  Mac OS X 
D)  Windows Vista 
E)  Linux

Question 4

Computer programs like QuickBooks that perform a specific business function are called ________ software.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Computer programs like QuickBooks that perform a...

Question 5

What are the different categories of hardware? Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

If we look at the basic functions of har

Question 6

Software that is installed often in special, read-only memory in devices like printers or communication devices is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Software that is installed often in special,...

Question 7

What of the following is NOT a function of the central processing unit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stores results in memory 
B)  Performs arithmetic and logical comparisons 
C)  Stores data 
D)  Performs calculations 
E)  Selects instructions 
A)  Stores results in memory 
B)  Performs arithmetic and logical comparisons 
C)  Stores data 
D)  Performs calculations 
E)  Selects instructions

Question 8

The term "bit" stands for binary digit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Y2K problem refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the inability of all computers to function after year 2000. 
B)  a manufacturing flaw in some Intel processors in 1998. 
C)  the use of 4 digits to represent the year in early computers. 
D)  the use of 2 digits to represent the year in early computers. 
E)  the use of the 1929 rule to determine the first two digits of the year. 
A)  the inability of all computers to function after year 2000. 
B)  a manufacturing flaw in some Intel processors in 1998. 
C)  the use of 4 digits to represent the year in early computers. 
D)  the use of 2 digits to represent the year in early computers. 
E)  the use of the 1929 rule to determine the first two digits of the year.

Question 10

The type of CPU required will often depend on the type of computing done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain why it is important for a manager to know how computers work.

Accepted Answer

Computers can be bought with different a

Question 12

The CPU stores results of computations on the hard drive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Sometimes virus attacks are brought on by the negligence and ignorance of the user.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How does the Microsoft licensing model differ from an open source licence?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft licenses its software to its c

Question 15

Servers use software to

Accepted Answer

A)  create a private network of computers at a school or company. 
B)  share operating systems among a number of computers. 
C)  coordinate all the activities in a large collection of computers. 
D)  allow multiple operating systems to operate on a single computer. 
E)  divide and apportion pieces of a program among several computers to solve a single problem. 
A)  create a private network of computers at a school or company. 
B)  share operating systems among a number of computers. 
C)  coordinate all the activities in a large collection of computers. 
D)  allow multiple operating systems to operate on a single computer. 
E)  divide and apportion pieces of a program among several computers to solve a single problem.

Question 16

The first digital computing devices were invented in the

Accepted Answer

A)  1930s. 
B)  1940s. 
C)  1950s. 
D)  1960s. 
E)  1870s. 
A)  1930s. 
B)  1940s. 
C)  1950s. 
D)  1960s. 
E)  1870s.

Question 17

A ________ is a computer infected by a worm virus.

Accepted Answer

A)  payload 
B)  worm 
C)  zombie 
D)  time bomb 
E)  Trojan horse 
A)  payload 
B)  worm 
C)  zombie 
D)  time bomb 
E)  Trojan horse

Question 18

A ________ is a virus that replicates itself over the internet and other networks.

Accepted Answer

A)  patch 
B)  macro 
C)  time bomb 
D)  worm 
E)  Trojan horse 
A)  patch 
B)  macro 
C)  time bomb 
D)  worm 
E)  Trojan horse

Question 19

A terabyte is larger than a petabyte in terms of computer storage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An application that needs only a browser is called a (n)

Accepted Answer

A)  cloud application. 
B)  thin client. 
C)  open source application. 
D)  query optimization. 
E)  ease of use program. 
A)  cloud application. 
B)  thin client. 
C)  open source application. 
D)  query optimization. 
E)  ease of use program.

A byte is equivalent to one ________ of information.

A printer is an example of an input hardware device.

Perhaps falsely, ________ is generally regarded as one of the more difficult operating systems to learn to use.

Computer programs like QuickBooks that perform a specific business function are called ________ software.

What are the different categories of hardware? Give an example of each.

Software that is installed often in special, read-only memory in devices like printers or communication devices is called ________.

What of the following is NOT a function of the central processing unit?

The term "bit" stands for binary digit.

The Y2K problem refers to

The type of CPU required will often depend on the type of computing done.

Explain why it is important for a manager to know how computers work.

The CPU stores results of computations on the hard drive.

Sometimes virus attacks are brought on by the negligence and ignorance of the user.

How does the Microsoft licensing model differ from an open source licence?

Servers use software to

The first digital computing devices were invented in the

A ________ is a computer infected by a worm virus.

A ________ is a virus that replicates itself over the internet and other networks.

A terabyte is larger than a petabyte in terms of computer storage.

An application that needs only a browser is called a (n)

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A byte is equivalent to one ________ of information.

A printer is an example of an input hardware device.

Perhaps falsely, ________ is generally regarded as one of the more difficult operating systems to learn to use.

Computer programs like QuickBooks that perform a specific business function are called ________ software.

What are the different categories of hardware? Give an example of each.

Software that is installed often in special, read-only memory in devices like printers or communication devices is called ________.

What of the following is NOT a function of the central processing unit?

The term "bit" stands for binary digit.

The Y2K problem refers to

The type of CPU required will often depend on the type of computing done.

Explain why it is important for a manager to know how computers work.

The CPU stores results of computations on the hard drive.

Sometimes virus attacks are brought on by the negligence and ignorance of the user.

How does the Microsoft licensing model differ from an open source licence?

Servers use software to

The first digital computing devices were invented in the

A ________ is a computer infected by a worm virus.

A ________ is a virus that replicates itself over the internet and other networks.

A terabyte is larger than a petabyte in terms of computer storage.

An application that needs only a browser is called a (n)

Information Systems and You

Business Processes and Decision Making

Application Extension-Introduction to Business Process Modeling With Microsoft Visio

Productivity, Innovation, and Strategy

Application Extension-Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013

Database and Content Management

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Extension-Database Design

Networks and Collaboration

Competitive Advantage and Business Processes

Decision Making and Business Intelligence

E-commerce, Social Networking, and Web 20

Acquiring Information Systems Through Projects

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Structure, Governance, and Ethics

Managing Information Security and Privacy

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