Question 1

_____ 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 2

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Computers cannot store massive amounts of data in small spaces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____ is used for drafting and has replaced traditional tools,such as T-squares,triangles,paper,and pencils.

Accepted Answer

A) Graphics software 
B) Project management software 
C) Computer-aided design software 
D) Presentation software 
A) Graphics software 
B) Project management software 
C) Computer-aided design software 
D) Presentation software

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the most common type of main memory?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.The most common type o

Question 8

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 10

Gallium arsenide _____ than silicon.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which statement 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 12

A computer with a 32-bit processor can perform calculations with larger numbers better than a 64-bit system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe flash memory.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Flash memory is nonvol

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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 18

_____ means saving data in computer memory.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

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

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

Computers cannot store massive amounts of data in small spaces.

_____ is used for drafting and has replaced traditional tools,such as T-squares,triangles,paper,and pencils.

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

What is the most common type of main memory?

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

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

Gallium arsenide _____ than silicon.

Which statement is true of laser printers?

A computer with a 32-bit processor can perform calculations with larger numbers better than a 64-bit system.

Describe flash memory.

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

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

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

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

_____ means saving data in computer memory.

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

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

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Exam 2: Computers: The Machines Behind Computing

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

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

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

Computers cannot store massive amounts of data in small spaces.

_____ is used for drafting and has replaced traditional tools,such as T-squares,triangles,paper,and pencils.

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

What is the most common type of main memory?

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

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

Gallium arsenide _____ than silicon.

Which statement is true of laser printers?

A computer with a 32-bit processor can perform calculations with larger numbers better than a 64-bit system.

Describe flash memory.

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

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

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

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

_____ means saving data in computer memory.

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

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

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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