Exam 1
1. Which of the following will not retain data after the computer is turned off?
a. DVD *b. RAM c. ROM d. hard drive
2. These computers are refrigerator-sized machines, and are commonly found in various departments throughout large companies.
*a. minicomputer b. mainframe computer c. supercomputer d. microcomputer
3. Name the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the computer, and runs applications?
a. systems software *b. operating systems c. application software d. device driver
4. Jane works in a company where she is involved in the development and maintenance of Web sites and resources. Which word would best describe her job role?
a. Systems analyst b. Technical writer *c. Webmaster d. Network administrator
5. Which of the following is not an example of a document file?
*a. spreadsheet b. memo c. letter d. term paper
6. What are the two major software types?
a. System analysis and Datawarehousing b. Operating and utilities *c. System and application d. Database management and application
7. The capability of your microcomputer to share information with other computers is referred to as
a. the wireless revolution b. system memory c. computer competency *d. connectivity
8. Hilda is looking for a system that combines pen input, writing recognition, personal organizational tools, and communications capabilities in a very small package. Which among the following devices would meet these requirements?
a. laptop computer b. PDA *c. palm computer d. tablet PC
9. Which of the following is not a required part of an information system?
a. people b. procedures *c. Internet d. data
10. "Background" software that allows the computers to work is called
a. shareware
a. DVD *b. RAM c. ROM d. hard drive
2. These computers are refrigerator-sized machines, and are commonly found in various departments throughout large companies.
*a. minicomputer b. mainframe computer c. supercomputer d. microcomputer
3. Name the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the computer, and runs applications?
a. systems software *b. operating systems c. application software d. device driver
4. Jane works in a company where she is involved in the development and maintenance of Web sites and resources. Which word would best describe her job role?
a. Systems analyst b. Technical writer *c. Webmaster d. Network administrator
5. Which of the following is not an example of a document file?
*a. spreadsheet b. memo c. letter d. term paper
6. What are the two major software types?
a. System analysis and Datawarehousing b. Operating and utilities *c. System and application d. Database management and application
7. The capability of your microcomputer to share information with other computers is referred to as
a. the wireless revolution b. system memory c. computer competency *d. connectivity
8. Hilda is looking for a system that combines pen input, writing recognition, personal organizational tools, and communications capabilities in a very small package. Which among the following devices would meet these requirements?
a. laptop computer b. PDA *c. palm computer d. tablet PC
9. Which of the following is not a required part of an information system?
a. people b. procedures *c. Internet d. data
10. "Background" software that allows the computers to work is called
a. shareware