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1、Multiple Choice Questions 1. Which part of an information system consists of the rules or guidelines for people to follow?A. PeopleB. ProceduresC. InternetD. Data2. The physical equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the:A. typologyB. compilerC. hardwareD. software3.

2、The word "software" is interchangeable with the word:A. 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 softwa

3、reD. Database management software and application software5. Which of the following is a collection of programs rather than a single program?A. ProceduresB. System softwareC. HardwareD. Microsoft Access6. "Background" software that helps the computer manage resources is called: A. sharewar

4、e.B. application software.C. desktop.D. system software.7. Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the computer, and runs applications.A. System softwareB. Operating systemC. Application softwareD. Device driver8. Antivirus programs protect y

5、our computer system from viruses or malicious programs. This is an example of which type of software?A. Browser softwareB. Operating systemC. Application softwareD. Utilities9. System software includes all of the following except:A. Operating systemsB. Device driversC. UtilitiesD. Browsers10. Which

6、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 application software?A. MidrangeB. MainframeC. SupercomputerD. Microcomputer11. Desktop, notebook, tablet, and handheld computers are classified

7、 as:A. Mainframe computersB. SupercomputersC. Midrange computersD. Microcomputers12. The most widely used handheld computers are:A. laptops.B. PDAs and smartphones.C. notebooks and laptops.D. tablets.13. A microcomputer that is smaller, lighter and less powerful than a notebook that has a touch sens

8、itive screen is called a:A. laptopB. desktopC. subnotebookD. tablet14. This computer component holds data that is currently being processed.A. RAM B. ROM C. Bus D. Ports15. Which of the following will not retain data after the computer is turned off?A. DVDB. RAMC. ROMD. Hard drive16. Identify the fo

9、ur basic categories of hardware in a microcomputer system.A. Hard disk, input/output, secondary storage, and display devicesB. System unit, input/output, secondary storage, and primary storageC. System unit, input/output, secondary storage, and communicationD. System unit, modem, RAM, and microproce

10、ssor17. This hardware houses most of the electronic components that make up a computer system.A. System unitB. Input/output devicesC. Secondary storageD. Communication18. Which of the following are two important components of the system unit?A. Microprocessor and memoryB. Keyboard and mouseC. Microp

11、hone and speakersD. Monitor and printer19. Which one of the following is not considered a form of secondary storage?A. Solid-state storageB. Optical diskC. RAMD. Hard disk20. USB drives are a type of what kind of secondary storage?A. OpticalB. MagneticC. High-definitionD. Solid-state21. The type of

12、media that uses laser technology to store data and programs is: A. hard disk.B. flash.C. solid state.D. optical.22. Which of the following is not an example of a document file created by a word processor?A. SpreadsheetB. MemoC. LetterD. Term paper23. A financial budget would be created in what type

13、of data file?A. DatabaseB. WorksheetC. PresentationD. Document24. Employee records, including names, social security numbers, and related information, would typically be stored in what type of data file?A. DocumentB. PresentationC. DatabaseD. Worksheet25. The Internet is the largest in the world.A.

14、networkB. system unitC. database programD. operating system26. Which technology allows users to shift their desktop computing activities to computers on the Internet?A. Distributed databasesB. Cloud computingC. Handheld computersD. Solid-state storageTrue / False Questions27. The parts of an informa

15、tion system are: people, procedures, software, hardware, data, and connectivity.True False28. The purpose of software is to convert data into information.True False29. Software is another name for a program or programs. True False30. To be a competent computer user, you must understand the essential

16、s of information technology (IT).True False31. Application software is "background" software which helps the computer manage its own internal resources.True False32. System software is a collection of programs.True False33. Antivirus software is a Windows utility that is unnecessary as lon

17、g as you are careful browsing the Internet.True False34. System software might be described as end user software.True False35. A browser is an example of system software.True False36. Another name for a midrange computer is server.True False37. Insurance companies are most likely to use microcompute

18、rs to process information about millions of policyholders.True False38. Smartphones are a type of handheld computer that do not need input, output, processing, and storage.True False39. Two important components of the system unit are the keyboard and the hard disk.True False40. A system unit consist

19、s of the keyboard and the monitor. True False41. RAM will retain data when the computer is turned off. True False42. The most common input devices are the mouse and the keyboard. True False43. Secondary storage will retain data when the computer is turned off. True False44. Solid-state storage uses

20、rigid metallic platters to store data using the magnetic charges of the disk's surface.True False45. Four common types of files are document files, worksheet files, database files, and presentation files.True False46. Highly structured and organized data are stored in database files. True FalseF

21、ill in the Blank Questions47. Computer refers to acquiring computer-related skills.48. In an information system, the rules or guidelines for people to follow are called .49. is the component of the information system that is described as the equipment thatprocesses data to create information.50. The

22、 component of the information system that is described as raw, unprocessed facts, including text, numbers, images, and sounds, is called .51. is a collection of programs that helps the computer manage its own resources andenables application software to interact with computer hardware.52. are classi

23、fied under system software and are specialized programs designed toallow input or output devices to communicate with the rest of the computer system.53. Application software can be categorized as either general-purpose applications, specialized applications or applications.54. The general-purpose ap

24、plication used to navigate, explore, and find information on the Internet is called a .55. computers are not nearly as powerful as supercomputers, but are capable of greatprocessing speeds and data storage.56. The four types of microcomputers are: computers, notebooks, tablets, and handheldcomputers

25、.57. computers are the smallest type of microcomputers and are designed to fit into thepalm of one hand.58. are cell phones with wireless connections to the Internet.59. storage devices do not lose data or programs after the electrical power is turnedoff.60. use rigid metallic platters to store prog

26、rams and very large data files.61. are secondary storage devices that use laser technology.62. A file might contain audience handouts and speaker notes in addition to electronicslides.63. Increased use of mobile or wireless communication devices and cloud computing has been termed the revolution.64.

27、 A is a communications system connecting two or more computers.65. The provides a multimedia interface to the numerous resources available on theInternet.66. computing uses the Internet to shift many computer activities from a user'scomputer to computers on the Internet.Essay Questions67.Describ

28、e all the parts of an information system.68. Where would it be most relevant to use the term "data" and the term "information?" Give an example of each.69. What is an operating system? Give two examples.70. What is application software? Describe the two categories of application

29、software.71. What are the differences between a supercomputer and a mainframe computer?72. Describe the differences between midrange and microcomputers.73. Describe the different types of microcomputers with relevant examples.74. In reference to microcomputer hardware, explain the system unit.75. Wh

30、at is secondary storage? What is the difference between hard disks and solid-state storage?76. Describe the four types of files.Multiple Choice Questions 1. (p. 5) Which part of an information system consists of the rules or guidelines for people to follow?A. PeopleB. ProceduresC. InternetD. DataAAC

31、SB: TechnologyBlooms: RememberDifficulty: 1 EasyLearning Outcome: 01-01Topic: Information Systems2. (p. 6) The physical equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the:A. typologyB. compilerC. hardwareD. softwareAACSB: Technology Blooms: RememberDifficulty: 1 EasyLearning

32、Outcome: 01-01Topic: Information Systems3. (p. 6)The word "software" is interchangeable with the word:A. procedureB. applicationC. programD. computerAACSB: TechnologyBlooms: RememberDifficulty: 1 EasyLearning Outcome: 01-01Topic: Software4. (p. 8) What are the two major software types?A. S

33、ystem analysis software and data warehousing softwareB. Operating system software and utilities softwareC. System software and application softwareD. Database management software and application softwareAACSB: TechnologyBlooms: RememberDifficulty: 1 EasyLearning Outcome: 01-02Topic: SoftwareAACSB: T

34、echnologyBlooms: RememberDifficulty: 1 EasyLearning Outcome: 01-03Topic: System Software6. (p. 8)"Background" software that helps the computer manage resources is called:A. shareware.B. application software.C. desktop.D. system software.AACSB: Technology Blooms: RememberDifficulty: 2 Mediu

35、m Learning Outcome: 01-03 Topic: System Software7. (p. 8) Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the computer, and runs applications.A. System softwareB. Operating systemC. Application softwareD. Device driverAACSB: Technology Blooms: Rememb

36、er Difficulty: 1 Easy Learning Outcome: 01-03 Topic: System Software8. (p. 8) Antivirus programs protect your computer system from viruses or malicious programs.This is an example of which type of software?A. Browser softwareB. Operating systemC. Application softwareD. Utilities9. (p. 8-9)System sof

37、tware includes all of the following except:A. Operating systemsB. Device driversC. UtilitiesD. BrowsersAACSB: Technology Blooms: RememberDifficulty: 2 Medium Learning Outcome: 01-03 Topic: System Software10. (p. ii)Which of the following computers is also referred to as a server and is used to suppo

38、rt end users for things such as retrieving data from a database or providing application software?A MidrangeB. MainframeC. SupercomputerD. MicrocomputerAACSB: Technology Blooms: Remember Difficulty: 2 Medium Learning Outcome: 01-05 Topic: Types of Computers11. (p. 11) Desktop, notebook, tablet, and

39、handheld computers are classified as:A. Mainframe computersB. SupercomputersC. Midrange computersD. MicrocomputersAACSB: TechnologyBlooms: RememberDifficulty: 1 EasyLearning Outcome: 01-05Topic: Types of Computers12. (p. 12)The most widely used handheld computers are:A. laptops.B. PDAs and smartphon

40、es.C. notebooks and laptops.D. tablets.AACSB: TechnologyBlooms: RememberDifficulty: 1 EasyLearning Outcome: 01-05Topic: Types of Computers13. (p. ii)A microcomputer that is smaller, lighter and less powerful than a notebook that has a touch sensitive screen is called a:A. laptopB. desktopC. subnoteb

41、ookD. tabletAACSB: Technology Blooms: Remember Difficulty: 1 EasyLearning Outcome: 01-05 Topic: Types of Computers14. (p. 12) This computer component holds data that is currently being processed.A RAMB. ROMC. BusD. Ports15. (p. 12)Which of the following will not retain data after the computer is tur

42、ned off?A. DVDB. RAMC. ROMD. Hard driveAACSB: TechnologyBlooms: RememberDifficulty: 1 EasyLearning Outcome: 01-06Topic: Microcomputer Hardware16. (p. 12) Identify the four basic categories of hardware in a microcomputer system.A. Hard disk, input/output, secondary storage, and display devicesB. Syst

43、em unit, input/output, secondary storage, and primary storageC. System unit, input/output, secondary storage, and communicationD. System unit, modem, RAM, and microprocessorAACSB: TechnologyBlooms: RememberDifficulty: 2 MediumLearning Outcome: 01-06Topic: Microcomputer Hardware17. (p. 12) This hardw

44、are houses most of the electronic components that make up a computer system.A System unitB. Input/output devicesC. Secondary storageD. Communication18. (p. 12)Which of the following are two important components of the system unit? A Microprocessor and memoryB. Keyboard and mouseC. Microphone and spe

45、akersD. Monitor and printerAACSB: TechnologyBlooms: RememberDifficulty: 2 MediumLearning Outcome: 01-06Topic: Microcomputer Hardware19. (p. 13) Which one of the following is not considered a form of secondary storage?A. Solid-state storageB. Optical diskC. RAMD. Hard diskAACSB: TechnologyBlooms: Rem

46、emberDifficulty: 1 EasyLearning Outcome: 01-06Topic: Microcomputer Hardware20. (p. 14) USB drives are a type of what kind of secondary storage?A. OpticalB. MagneticC. High-definitionD. Solid-stateAACSB: TechnologyBlooms: RememberDifficulty: 2 MediumLearning Outcome: 01-06Topic: Microcomputer Hardwar

47、e21. (p. 14)The type of media that uses laser technology to store data and programs is: A. hard disk.B. flash.C. solid state.D. optical.AACSB: TechnologyBlooms: RememberDifficulty: 2 MediumLearning Outcome: 01-06Topic: Microcomputer Hardware22. (p. 15) Which of the following is not an example of a d

48、ocument file created by a word processor?A SpreadsheetB. MemoC. LetterD. Term paperAACSB: Technology Blooms: Remember Difficulty: 1 Easy Learning Outcome: 01-07 Topic: Data23. (p. 15) A financial budget would be created in what type of data file?A. DatabaseB. WorksheetC. PresentationD. DocumentAACSB

49、: TechnologyBlooms: RememberDifficulty: 3 HardLearning Outcome: 01-7Topic: Data24. (p. 15)Employee records, including names, social security numbers, and related information, would typically be stored in what type of data file?A. DocumentB. PresentationC. DatabaseD. WorksheetAACSB: TechnologyBlooms:

50、 RememberDifficulty: 2 MediumLearning Outcome: 01-07Topic: Data25. (p. 16) The Internet is the largest in the world.A networkB. system unitC. database programD. operating systemAACSB: TechnologyBlooms: RememberDifficulty: 2 MediumLearning Outcome: 01-08Topic: Connectivity26. (p. 16) Which technology

51、 allows users to shift their desktop computing activities to computers on the Internet?A. Distributed databasesB. Cloud computingC. Handheld computersD. Solid-state storageAACSB: TechnologyBlooms: RememberDifficulty: 2 MediumLearning Outcome: 01-08Topic: ConnectivityTrue / False Questions27. (p. 5)T

52、he parts of an information system are: people, procedures, software, hardware, data, and connectivity.TRUEAACSB: Technology Blooms: RememberDifficulty: 2 Medium Learning Outcome: 01-01 Topic: Introduction28. (p. 6) The purpose of software is to convert data into information. TRUEAACSB: Technology Bl

53、ooms: UnderstandDifficulty: 2 Medium Learning Outcome: 01-01 Topic: Information Systems29. (p. 6) Software is another name for a program or programs. TRUEAACSB: Technology Blooms: RememberDifficulty: 1 EasyLearning Outcome: 01-01Topic: Information Systems30. (p. 5) To be a competent computer user, y

54、ou must understand the essentials of information technology (IT).TRUEAACSB: Technology Blooms: Understand Difficulty: 1 EasyLearning Outcome: 01-01 Topic: Introduction31. (p. 8)Application software is "background" software which helps the computer manage its own internal resources.FALSEAAC

55、SB: Technology Blooms: Understand Difficulty: 2 Medium Learning Outcome: 01-02 Topic: Software32. (p. 8) System software is a collection of programs. TRUEAACSB: TechnologyBlooms: RememberDifficulty: 2 MediumLearning Outcome: 01-02Topic: System Software33. (p. 8) Antivirus software is a Windows utili

56、ty that is unnecessary as long as you are careful browsing the Internet.FALSEAACSB: Technology Blooms: Remember Difficulty: 2 Medium Learning Outcome: 01-03 Topic: System Software34. (p. 8) System software might be described as end user software. FALSEAACSB: TechnologyBlooms: RememberDifficulty: 3 H

57、ardLearning Outcome: 01-3Topic: Software35. (p. 9) A browser is an example of system software. FALSEAACSB: Technology Blooms: Remember Difficulty: 1 EasyLearning Outcome: 01-03 Topic: Application Software36. (p. 11) Another name for a midrange computer is server. TRUEAACSB: TechnologyBlooms: RememberDifficulty: 1 EasyLear