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1、1. Which of the following is not a required part of an information system?A. PeopleB. ProceduresC. InternetD. Data2. The physical equipment that processes data in order to create information is called theA. typologyB. compilerC. hardwareD. software3. The word software is interchangeable with the wor

2、dA. procedureB. applicationC. programD. computer4. What are the two major software types?A. System analysis software and data warehousing softwareB. Operating system software and utilities softwareC. System software and application softwareD. Database management software and application software5. W

3、hich of the following is a collection of programs rather than a single program?A. ProceduresB. System softwareC. HardwareD. Application software6. Background software that allows the computers to work is calledA. shareware.B. application software.C. desktop.D. system software.7. Identify the program

4、 that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface usersand the computer, and runs applications.A. Systems softwareB. Operating systemC. Application softwareD. Device driver8. Disk Defragmenter eliminates unnecessary file fragments and rearranges files and unused diskspace to optimize compu

5、ter operations. This is an example of which type of program?A. System softwarebetweenB. Operating systemC. Application softwareD. Utilities9. System software includes all of the following exceptA. operating systems.B. device drivers.C. utilities.D. browser.10. Which of the following is most likely t

6、o be used to monitor manufacturing processes andassembly-line operations?A. MinicomputersB. Mainframe computersC. SupercomputersD. Microcomputers11. Desktop, media center, notebook, netbook, tablet PC, and handheld computers are classified asA. mainframe computers.B. supercomputers.C. minicomputers.

7、D. microcomputers.12. The most widely used handheld computers areA. laptop computers.B. PDAs and smartphones.C. notebooks and netbooks.D. tablet PCs.13. A specific type of notebook computer that accepts handwriting is called aA. laptop computerB. netbookC. subnotebookD. tablet PC14. This computer co

8、mponent holds data that is currently being processed.A. RAMB. ROMC. BusD. Ports15. Which of the following will not retain data after the computer is turned off?A. DVDB. RAMC. ROMD. Hard drive16. Identify the four basic categories of hardware in a microcomputer system.A. Hard disk, input/output, seco

9、ndary 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.17. The most common output devices areA. monitors and printers.B. DVD drives and m

10、onitors.C. speakers and printers.D. printers and DVD drives.18. Which one of the following is not considered a form of secondary storage?A. Solid-state storageB. Optical diskC. RAMD. Hard disk19. Flash memory cards are a type of what kind of secondary storage?A. Optical disksB. Hard drivesC. High-de

11、finition disksD. Solid-state storage20. The most widely used communication device isA. a personal computer.B. the Internet.C. a telephone line.D. a modem.21. Which of the following is not an example of a document file?A. SpreadsheetB. MemoC. LetterD. Term paper22. A financial budget would typically

12、be what type of data file?A. A databaseB. A worksheetC. A presentationD. A document23. Employee records, including names, social security numbers, and related information, wouldtypically be what type of data files?A. Document filesB. Presentation filesC. Database filesD. Worksheet files24. The capab

13、ility of your microcomputer to share information with other computers is referred to asA. the wireless revolution.B. system memory.C. computer competency.D. connectivity.25. The Internet is the largest _ in the world.A. networkB. system unitC. database programD. operating systemTrue / False Question

14、s26. The five parts of an information system are: people, procedures, software, hardware, and data.True False27. The purpose of software is to convert data into information.True False28. Software is another name for a program or programs.True False29. To be a competent computer user, you must unders

15、tand the essentials of information technology(IT).True False30. Application software is background software which helps the computer manage its own internalresources.True False31. System software is a collection of programs.True False32. Disk Defragmenter is a Windows utility that is commonly used t

16、o format secondary devices. TrueFalse33. System software might be described as end user software.True False34. A browser is an example of a specialized application.True False35. Another name for a minicomputer is midrange computer.True False36. Insurance companies are most likely to use midrange com

17、puters to process information aboutmillions of policyholders.True False37. Media centers combine the functionality of a desktop computer with an entertainment center.True False38. Two important components of the system unit are the microprocessor and the hard disk. TrueFalse39. A system unit consist

18、s of the keyboard and the monitor.True False40. RAM will retain data when the computer is turned off.True False41. The most common input devices are the mouse and the keyboard. True False42. Secondary storage will retain data when the computer is turned off.True False43. Solid-state storage uses rig

19、id metallic platters to store data using the magnetic charges of thedisks surface.True False44. The four common types of files are document files, worksheet files, database files, andpresentation files.True False45. Highly structured and organized data is stored in database files.True FalseFill in t

20、he Blank Questions46. Computer _ refers to acquiring computer-related skills.47. The rules to follow when using software, hardware, and data are called _.48._ is the equipment that processes data to create information.49. Raw, unprocessed facts, including text, numbers, images, and sounds, are calle

21、d _.50._ is a collection of programs that helps the computer manage its own resources andenables application software to interact with computer hardware.51._ are specialized programs designed to allow particular input or output devices tocommunicate with the rest of the computer system.52. Applicati

22、on software can be categorized as either basic applications or _ applications.53. The basic application used to navigate, explore, and find information on the Internet is calleda _54._ computers are not nearly as powerful as supercomputers, but are capable of greatprocessing speeds and data storage.

23、55. The six types of microcomputers are: _ computers, media centers, notebooks, netbooks,tablet PCs, and handheld computers.56._ computers are the smallest type of microcomputer and are designed to fit into thepalm of one hand.57. The _ is the container that houses most of the electronic components

24、of a computersystem.58._storage devices do not lose data or programs after the electrical power is turned off.59._are rigid metallic platters used to store programs and very large data files.60._ are secondary storage devices that have the greatest capacity.61. A _ file might contain audience handou

25、ts and speaker notes in addition to electronicslides.62. Increased use of mobile devices has been termed the _ revolution.63. A _ is a communications system connecting two or more computers.64. The _ provides a multimedia interface to the numerous resources available on theInternet.65. The largest n

26、etwork in the world is the _.Essay Questions66. Describe all the parts of an information system.67. Where would it be most relevant to use the term data and the term information? Give anexample of each.68. What is an operating system? Give two examples.69. What is application software? Describe the

27、two categories of the application software.70. What are the differences between a supercomputer and a mainframe computer?71. Describe the differences between minicomputers and microcomputers.72. Describe the different types of microcomputers with relevant examples.73. Explain what a system unit is.7

28、4. What is secondary storage? What is the difference between hard disks and solid-state storage?75. Describe the four types of files.Multiple Choice Questions1. (p. 4) Which of the following is not a required part of an information system?A. PeopleB. ProceduresC. InternetD. DataAn information system

29、 has five parts: people, procedures, software, hardware, and data.Difficulty: Easy2. (p. 6) The physical equipment that processes data in order to create information is called theA. typologyB. compilerC. hardwareD. softwareThe equipment that processes the data to create information is called hardwar

30、e.Difficulty: Easy3. (p. 8) The word software is interchangeable with the wordA. procedureB. applicationC. programD. computerThe words software and programs are interchangeable.Difficulty: Easy4. (p. 8) What are the two major software types?A. System analysis software and data warehousing softwareB.

31、 Operating system software and utilities softwareC. System software and application softwareD. Database management software and application softwareThere are two major kinds of software: system software and application software.Difficulty: Easy5. (p. 9) Which of the following is a collection of prog

32、rams rather than a single program?A. ProceduresB. System softwareC. HardwareD. Application softwareSystem software is not a single program. Rather it is a collection of programs, including operatingsystems, utilities, and device drivers.Difficulty: Easy6. (p. 9) Background software that allows the c

33、omputers to work is calledA. shareware.B. application software.C. desktop.D. system software.System software is background software that helps the computer manage its own internal resources.Difficulty: Medium7. (p. 9) Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface be

34、tweenusers and the computer, and runs applications.A. Systems softwareB. Operating systemC. Application softwareD. Device driverOperating systems are programs that coordinate computer resources, provide an interface betweenusers and the computer, and run applications.Difficulty: Easy8. (p. 9) Disk D

35、efragmenter eliminates unnecessary file fragments and rearranges files and unuseddisk space to optimize computer operations. This is an example of which type of program?A. System softwareB. Operating systemC. Application softwareD. UtilitiesUtilities perform specific tasks related to managing comput

36、er resources.Difficulty: Hard9. (p. 9) System software includes all of the following exceptA. operating systems.B. device drivers.C. utilities.D. browser.A browser is used to navigate, explore, and find information on the Internet. It is an example ofapplication software, not system software.Difficu

37、lty: Medium10. (p. 11) Which of the following is most likely to be used to monitor manufacturing processes andassembly-line operations?A. MinicomputersB. Mainframe computersC. SupercomputersD. MicrocomputersMinicomputers are refrigerator-sized machines often used in medium-sized companies or departm

38、entsof large companies for specific purposes, such as monitoring manufacturing processes andassembly-line operations.Difficulty: Medium11. (p. 11) Desktop, media center, notebook, netbook, tablet PC, and handheld computers areclassified asA. mainframe computers.B. supercomputers.C. minicomputers.D.

39、microcomputers.These computers are classified as microcomputers.Difficulty: Easy12. (p. 11) The most widely used handheld computers areA. laptop computers.B. PDAs and smartphones.C. notebooks and netbooks.D. tablet PCs.PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) and smartphones are the most widely used handh

40、eld computers.Difficulty: Easy13. (p. 11) A specific type of notebook computer that accepts handwriting is called aA. laptop computerB. netbookC. subnotebookD. tablet PCA tablet PC is a type of notebook that accepts handwriting, converting the input to standard text that canbe used by programs such

41、as word processors.Difficulty: Easy14. (p. 12) This computer component holds data that is currently being processed.A. RAMB. ROMC. BusD. PortsRAM holds the program and data that is currently being processed.Difficulty: Medium15. (p. 12) Which of the following will not retain data after the computer

42、is turned off?A. DVDB. RAMC. ROMD. Hard driveRAM is referred to as temporary storage because its contents will typically be lost if the electrical powerto the computer is disrupted.Difficulty: Easy16. (p. 12) Identify the four basic categories of hardware in a microcomputer system.A. Hard disk, inpu

43、t/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.Hardware for a microcomputer system consists of a variety of differe

44、nt devices. This physicalequipment falls into four basic categories: system unit, input/output, secondary storage, andcommunication.Difficulty: Medium17. (p. 12) The most common output devices areA. monitors and printers.B. DVD drives and monitors.C. speakers and printers.D. printers and DVD drives.

45、Monitors and printers are the most common output devices.Difficulty: Easy18. (p. 12) Which one of the following is not considered a form of secondary storage?A. Solid-state storageB. Optical diskC. RAMD. Hard diskThe most important kinds of secondary media are hard disks, solid-state storage, and op

46、tical disks.RAM is primary, not secondary, storage.Difficulty: Easy19. (p. 13) Flash memory cards are a type of what kind of secondary storage?A. Optical disksB. Hard drivesC. High-definition disksD. Solid-state storageThe three types of solid-state storage are solid-state drives, flash memory cards

47、, and USB drives.Difficulty: Medium20. (p. 14) The most widely used communication device isA. a personal computer.B. the Internet.C. a telephone line.D. a modem.Amodemisthemostwidelyusedcommunicationdevice.Amodemmodifiestelephonecommunications into a form that can be processed by a computer.Difficul

48、ty: Medium21. (p. 15) Which of the following is not an example of a document file?A. SpreadsheetB. MemoC. LetterD. Term paperSpreadsheets are classified as worksheet files.Difficulty: Easy22. (p. 15) A financial budget would typically be what type of data file?A. A databaseB. A worksheetC. A present

49、ationD. A documentWorksheets are used to analyze things like budgets and to predict sales.Difficulty: Hard23. (p. 15) Employee records, including names, social security numbers, and related information,would typically be what type of data files?A. Document filesB. Presentation filesC. Database files

50、D. Worksheet filesDatabase files contain highly structured and organized data storing records of related information.24. (p. 15) The capability of your microcomputer to share information with other computers is referredto asDifficulty: MediumA. the wireless revolution.B. system memory.C. computer co

51、mpetency.D. connectivity.Connectivity is the capability of your microcomputer to share information with other computers.Difficulty: Medium25. (p. 16) The Internet is the largest _ in the world.A. networkB. system unitC. database programD. operating systemThe largest network in the world is the Inter

52、net. It is like a giant highway that connects you to millions ofother people and organizations located throughout the world.Difficulty: MediumTrue / False Questions26. (p. 5) The five parts of an information system are: people, procedures, software, hardware, anddata.TRUEThe five parts of an informa

53、tion system are people, procedures, software, hardware, and data.Difficulty: Medium27. (p. 6) The purpose of software is to convert data into information. TRUEThe purpose of software is to convert data (unprocessed facts) into information (processed facts).28. (p. 6) Software is another name for a p

54、rogram or programs. TRUESoftware is another name for a program or programs.Difficulty: Easy29. (p. 6) To be a competent computer user, you must understand the essentials of informationDifficulty: Mediumtechnology (IT).TRUEIn microcomputer systems, end users must understand the essentials of IT, incl

55、uding software,hardware, and data.Difficulty: Easy30. (p. 9) Application software is background software which helps the computer manage its owninternal resources.FALSESystem software, not application software, helps the computer manage its own internal resources.Difficulty: Medium31. (p. 9) System

56、software is a collection of programs.TRUESystem software is not a single program. Rather it is a collection of programs including the operatingsystem, utilities, and device drivers.Difficulty: Medium32. (p. 9) Disk Defragmenter is a Windows utility that is commonly used to format secondary devices.F

57、ALSEDisk Defragmenter is a Windows utility that is used to locate and eliminate unnecessary file fragmentsand rearrange files and unused disk space to optimize computer operations.33. (p. 9) System software might be described as end user software. FALSEApplication software, not system software, may

58、be described as end user software.Difficulty: Hard34. (p. 9) A browser is an example of a specialized application. FALSEA browser is an example of a basic application.Difficulty: Easy35. (p. 10) Another name for a minicomputer is midrange computer. TRUEMinicomputers are also known as midrange comput

59、ers.Difficulty: MediumDifficulty: Easy36. (p. 10) Insurance companies are most likely to use midrange computers to process informationabout millions of policyholders.FALSEInsurance companies use mainframe computers for this purpose.Difficulty: Medium37. (p. 11) Media centers combine the functionalit

60、y of a desktop computer with an entertainmentcenter.TRUEMedia centers blur the line between desktop computers and dedicated entertainment devices.Difficulty: Medium38. (p. 12) Two important components of the system unit are the microprocessor and the hard disk.FALSEThe primary components of the syst