Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is a bus on a network?

Accepted Answer

A bus is a link between device

Question 4

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Describe touch screen.

Accepted Answer

Touch screen,which usually works with me

Question 6

The _________ is the heart of a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) main memory 
B) Basic Input / Output System (BIOS) 
C) central processing unit (CPU) 
D) serial port 
A) main memory 
B) Basic Input / Output System (BIOS) 
C) central processing unit (CPU) 
D) serial port

Question 7

The control programs managing computer hardware and software perform the _____ function to control and prioritize tasks performed by the CPU.

Accepted Answer

A) application management 
B) resource management 
C) data management 
D) job management 
A) application management 
B) resource management 
C) data management 
D) job management

Question 8

The Clipboard's contents are typically stored in _____.

Accepted Answer

A) read-only memory (ROM) 
B) random access memory (RAM) 
C) magnetic disks 
D) magnetic tapes 
A) read-only memory (ROM) 
B) random access memory (RAM) 
C) magnetic disks 
D) magnetic tapes

Question 9

Codes written for one type of computer using _________ language do not work on another type of computer.

Accepted Answer

A) assembly 
B) structured query 
C) fourth-generation 
D) fifth-generation 
A) assembly 
B) structured query 
C) fourth-generation 
D) fifth-generation

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of inkjet printers?

Accepted Answer

A) An inkjet printer uses multicolored ink cartridges to print digital photographs. 
B) An inkjet printer's output is called a soft copy. 
C) An inkjet printer uses laser-based technology that creates electrical charges on a rotating drum to attract toner. 
D) An inkjet printer is used in large office environments with high-volume and high-quality printing requirements. 
A) An inkjet printer uses multicolored ink cartridges to print digital photographs. 
B) An inkjet printer's output is called a soft copy. 
C) An inkjet printer uses laser-based technology that creates electrical charges on a rotating drum to attract toner. 
D) An inkjet printer is used in large office environments with high-volume and high-quality printing requirements.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is the OS for most PCs and belongs to the system software group?

Accepted Answer

A) Microsoft Windows 
B) Microsoft Excel 
C) Microsoft Access 
D) Microsoft Publisher 
A) Microsoft Windows 
B) Microsoft Excel 
C) Microsoft Access 
D) Microsoft Publisher

Question 13

What is assembly language? Provide an example.

Accepted Answer

Assembly language is the second generati

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Third-generation computers introduced _____.

Accepted Answer

A) remote data entry 
B) miniaturization 
C) parallel processing 
D) optical discs 
A) remote data entry 
B) miniaturization 
C) parallel processing 
D) optical discs

Question 16

Identify a true statement about memory devices.

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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 19

Explain how a redundant array of independent disks (RAID)provides fault tolerance and improves performance.

Accepted Answer

With RAID,data can be stored in multiple

Question 20

How is read-only memory (ROM)different from random access memory (RAM)?

Accepted Answer

A) ROM is volatile memory,whereas RAM is nonvolatile memory. 
B) ROM is a secondary memory,whereas RAM is a primary memory. 
C) ROM is nonvolatile memory,whereas RAM is volatile memory. 
D) ROM is a read-write memory,whereas RAM is read only memory. 
A) ROM is volatile memory,whereas RAM is nonvolatile memory. 
B) ROM is a secondary memory,whereas RAM is a primary memory. 
C) ROM is nonvolatile memory,whereas RAM is volatile memory. 
D) ROM is a read-write memory,whereas RAM is read only memory.

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

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

What is a bus on a network?

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.

Describe touch screen.

The _________ is the heart of a computer.

The control programs managing computer hardware and software perform the _____ function to control and prioritize tasks performed by the CPU.

The Clipboard's contents are typically stored in _____.

Codes written for one type of computer using _________ language do not work on another type of computer.

Which of the following statements is true of inkjet printers?

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

Which of the following is the OS for most PCs and belongs to the system software group?

What is assembly language? Provide an example.

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

Third-generation computers introduced _____.

Identify a true statement about memory devices.

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

A petabyte is equal to _____ bytes.

Explain how a redundant array of independent disks (RAID)provides fault tolerance and improves performance.

How is read-only memory (ROM)different from random access memory (RAM)?

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Exam 2: Computers: The Machines Behind Computing

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

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

What is a bus on a network?

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.

Describe touch screen.

The _________ is the heart of a computer.

The control programs managing computer hardware and software perform the _____ function to control and prioritize tasks performed by the CPU.

The Clipboard's contents are typically stored in _____.

Codes written for one type of computer using _________ language do not work on another type of computer.

Which of the following statements is true of inkjet printers?

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

Which of the following is the OS for most PCs and belongs to the system software group?

What is assembly language? Provide an example.

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

Third-generation computers introduced _____.

Identify a true statement about memory devices.

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

A petabyte is equal to _____ bytes.

Explain how a redundant array of independent disks (RAID)provides fault tolerance and improves performance.

How is read-only memory (ROM)different from random access memory (RAM)?

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: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

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

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