Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

In the context of storage devices, CD-ROMs and DVDs are examples of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  magnetic tape 
B)  magnetic disks 
C)  optical discs 
D)  main memory devices 
A)  magnetic tape 
B)  magnetic disks 
C)  optical discs 
D)  main memory devices C

Question 3

Identify the type of computers that has the highest price.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Second-generation computers used _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Briefly discuss different classes of computers.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Usually, computers are

Question 7

A write once, read many (WORM) disc is a common type of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  magnetic storage 
B)  optical storage 
C)  random access memory 
D)  compact disc read-only memory 
A)  magnetic storage 
B)  optical storage 
C)  random access memory 
D)  compact disc read-only memory

Question 8

Explain the effects of processor size and operating system (OS) on computer performance.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.In recent years, 32-bi

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Describe assembly language.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Assembly language is t

Question 11

Provide a general description on how to write a computer program.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.To write a computer pr

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of laser printers?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are most suitable for home users. 
B)  They use toners to create high-quality outputs. 
C)  They are used to generate three-dimensional outputs. 
D)  They use solid ink to generate two-dimensional outputs. 
A)  They are most suitable for home users. 
B)  They use toners 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 13

_____bits equal one byte.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

A petabyte is equal to _____ bytes.

Accepted Answer

A)  230 
B)  240 
C)  250 
D)  260 
A)  230 
B)  240 
C)  250 
D)  260

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Microsoft PowerPoint is the most commonly used _____software.

Accepted Answer

A)  desktop publishing 
B)  presentation 
C)  graphics 
D)  project management 
A)  desktop publishing 
B)  presentation 
C)  graphics 
D)  project management

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Third-generation computers operated on _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Describe how computer speed is measured.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Typically, computer sp

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

In the context of storage devices, CD-ROMs and DVDs are examples of _____.

Identify the type of computers that has the highest price.

Second-generation computers used _____.

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

Briefly discuss different classes of computers.

A write once, read many (WORM) disc is a common type of _____.

Explain the effects of processor size and operating system (OS) on computer performance.

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

Describe assembly language.

Provide a general description on how to write a computer program.

Which of the following statements is true of laser printers?

_____bits equal one byte.

A petabyte is equal to _____ bytes.

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

Microsoft PowerPoint is the most commonly used _____software.

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

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

Third-generation computers operated on _____.

Describe how computer speed is measured.

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Exam 2: Computers: The Machines Behind Computing

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

In the context of storage devices, CD-ROMs and DVDs are examples of _____.

Identify the type of computers that has the highest price.

Second-generation computers used _____.

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

Briefly discuss different classes of computers.

A write once, read many (WORM) disc is a common type of _____.

Explain the effects of processor size and operating system (OS) on computer performance.

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

Describe assembly language.

Provide a general description on how to write a computer program.

Which of the following statements is true of laser printers?

_____bits equal one byte.

A petabyte is equal to _____ bytes.

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

Microsoft PowerPoint is the most commonly used _____software.

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

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

Third-generation computers operated on _____.

Describe how computer speed is measured.

Information Systems: An Overview

Database Systems, Data Warehouses and Data Marts

Personal, Legal, Ethical and Organizational Issues of Information Systems

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication

The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Management Support Systems

Intelligent Information Systems

Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications

Filters