Computer Essential 1

Which part of an information system consists of the rules or guidelines for people to follow?

Select one:
a. People
b. Procedures
c. Internet
d. Data

b. Procedures

The equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the _______.

Select one:
a. typology
b. compiler
c. hardware
d. software

c. hardware

In most cases, the word "software" is interchangeable with the word _______.

Select one:
a. procedure
b. application
c. program
d. computer

c. program

What are the two major software types?

Select one:
a. System analysis software and data warehousing software
b. Operating system software and utilities software
c. System software and application software
d. Database management software and application software

c. System software and application software

Which of the following is a collection of programs rather than a single program?

Select one:
a. Procedures
b. System software
c. Hardware
d. Microsoft Access

b. System software

"Background" software that helps the computer manage resources is called _______.

Select one:
a. shareware
b. application software
c. desktop
d. system software

d. system software

Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the computer, and runs applications.

Select one:
a. System software
b. Operating system
c. Application software
d. Device driver

b. Operating system

Antivirus programs protect your computer system from viruses or malicious programs. This is an example of which type of software?

Select one:
a. Browser software
b. Operating system
c. Application software
d. Utilities

d. Utilities

System software includes all of the following except:

Select one:
a. Operating systems
b. Device drivers
c. Utilities
d. Browsers

d. Browsers

Which of the following computers is also referred to as a server and is used to support end users for things such as retrieving data from a database or providing access to application software?

Select one:
a. Midrange
b. Mainframe
c. Supercomputer
d. Microcomputer

a. Midrange

Desktop, laptop, and tablet computers, and mobile devices are classified as _______.

Select one:
a. mainframe computers
b. supercomputers
c. midrange computers
d. personal computers

d. personal computers

The most widely used handheld computers are _______.

Select one:
a. laptops
b. smartphones
c. notebooks and laptops
d. tablets

b. smartphones

A microcomputer that is smaller, lighter, and less powerful than a notebook, and which has a touch sensitive screen, is called a _______.

Select one:
a. laptop
b. desktop
c. subnotebook
d. tablet

d. tablet

This computer component holds the program and data that is currently being processed.

Select one:
a. RAM
b. ROM
c. Bus
d. Ports

a. RAM

Which of the following will not retain data after the computer is turned off?

Select one:
a. DVD
b. RAM
c. ROM
d. Hard drive

b. RAM

Identify the four basic categories of hardware in a microcomputer system.

Select one:
a. Hard disk, input/output, secondary storage, and display devices
b. System unit, input/output, secondary storage, and primary storage
c. System unit, input/output, secondary storage, and communication
d. System unit, modem, RAM, and microprocessor

c. System unit, input/output, secondary storage, and communication

This hardware houses most of the electronic components that make up a computer system.

Select one:
a. System unit
b. Input/output devices
c. Secondary storage
d. Communication

a. System unit

Which of the following are two important components of the system unit?

Select one:
a. Microprocessor and memory
b. Keyboard and mouse
c. Microphone and speakers
d. Monitor and printer

a. Microprocessor and memory

Which one of the following is not considered a form of secondary storage?

Select one:
a. Solid-state storage
b. Optical disk
c. RAM
d. Hard disk

c. RAM

______ are the most important part of any information system.

Select one:
a. Software applications
b. Programs
c. Hardware applications
d. People

d. People

The type of media that uses laser technology to store data and programs is _______.

Select one:
a. hard disk
b. flash
c. solid state
d. optical disc

d. optical disc

Which of the following is not an example of a document file created by a word processor?

Select one:
a. Spreadsheet
b. Memo
c. Letter
d. Term paper

a. Spreadsheet

A financial budget would be created in what type of data file?

Select one:
a. Database
b. Worksheet
c. Presentation
d. Document

b. Worksheet

Employee records, including names, social security numbers, and related information, would typically be stored in what type of data file?

Select one:
a. Document
b. Presentation
c. Database
d. Worksheet

c. Database

The Internet is the largest _______ in the world.

Select one:
a. network
b. system unit
c. database program
d. operating system

a. network

Which technology allows users to shift their desktop computing activities to computers on the Internet?

Select one:
a. Distributed databases
b. Cloud computing
c. Handheld computers
d. Solid-state storage

b. Cloud computing

The parts of an information system are: people, procedures, software, hardware, data, and the Internet.

Select one:
True
False

True

The purpose of software is to convert data into information.

Select one:
True
False

True

Software is another name for a program or programs.

Select one:
True
False

True

To be an effective and efficient computer user, you need to recognize the role of information technology in your personal and professional life.

Select one:
True
False

True

Application software is "background" software which helps the computer manage its own internal resources.

Select one:
True
False

False

System software is a collection of programs.

Select one:
True
False

True

Antivirus software is a Windows utility that is unnecessary as long as you are careful browsing the Internet.

Select one:
True
False

False

System software might be described as end-user software.

Select one:
True
False

False

A browser is an example of system software.

Select one:
True
False

False

Another name for a midrange computer is "server."

Select one:
True
False

True

Insurance companies are most likely to use personal computers to process information about millions of policyholders.

Select one:
True
False

False

Smartphones are a type of handheld computer that do not need input, output, processing, or storage.

Select one:
True
False

False

Two important components of the system unit are the keyboard and the hard disk.

Select one:
True
False

False

A system unit consists of the keyboard and the monitor.

Select one:
True
False

False

RAM will retain data when the computer is turned off.

Select one:
True
False

False

The most common input devices are the mouse and the keyboard.

Select one:
True
False

True

Secondary storage will retain data when the computer is turned off.

Select one:
True
False

True

Solid-state storage uses rigid metallic platters to store data using the magnetic charges of the disk’s surface.

Select one:
True
False

False

Four common types of files are document files, worksheet files, database files, and presentation files.

Select one:
True
False

True

Highly structured and organized data is stored in database files.

Select one:
True
False

True