CHAPTER 1: Computers and Systems Flashcards
The architecture of the computer system rests on a solid foundation that has changed only slightly and
gradually since the __________
a) late 1930s
b) late 1940s
c) late 1950s
d) late 1960s
b) late 1940s
The work performed by an individual computer system within the IT system can be characterized by
a) hardware and software
b) input, storage and output
c) storage processing and output
d) input, processing, and output.
d) input, processing, and output
As a matter of necessity, network interfaces must conform to standard agreements, known as ___________ , for messages to be understood by both computers during a message exchange between a pair of computers.
a) protocols
b) I/O services
c) device controllers
d) Ethernet standards
a) protocols
The components of an individual computer system consist of processing hardware, input devices, output devices, storage devices,
a) and application programs.
b) and operating system software.
c) application software and operating system software.
d) application software, file storage, and data processing.
c) application software and operating system software.
The _____________ provides the physical mechanisms to input and output data, to manipulate and process data, and to electronically control the various input, output, and storage components.
a) data
b) network
c) computer hardware
d) computer software
c) computer hardware
What is the only requirement for data to be manipulated and processed by a computer?
a) The data type must be numeric.
b) The data must be represented in binary form.
c) The data type must be alphanumeric, graphic, sound or color.
d) The size of the data must be smaller than the capacity of the hard drive.
b) The data must be represented in binary form.
Which of the following is not part of the conceptual view of a CPU?
a) ALU
b) Control Unit
c) Interface Unit
d) Main memory
d) Main memory
The main memory, often known as primary storage, working storage, or RAM (for random access memory), holds
a) data.
b) program instructions.
c) program instructions and data.
d) program instructions, data, and instructions for booting the computer.
c) program instructions and data.
The idea that the program instructions and data are both stored in memory while being processed is known as the
a) processing concept.
b) stored program concept.
c) data-instruction concept.
d) memory-data-instruction concept.
b) stored program concept.
Many of the internal OS services are provided by the ___________ module, which contains the most important operating system processing functions.
a) CPU
b) root
c) kernel
d) central
c) kernel
The operating system’s ________________________ acts as an interface for application programs and utilities to access the internal services provided by the operating system.
a) monitoring system
b) supervising system
c) application subsystem
d) application program interface
d) application program interface
When the computer is started, a bootstrap or IPL (Initial Program Load) begins testing the system. Where is this bootstrap program stored?
a) RAM
b) ROM
c) hard drive
d) virtual memory
b) ROM
The fact that different types of computers can work together, share files, and communicate successfully is known as
a) supercomputing
b) open computing
c) distributed computing
d) coupled systems computing
b) open computing
The word, “virtual,” as used in the text, is most synonymous with which word?
a) logical
b) notional
c) tangible
d) theoretical
a) logical
___________ are agreements among interested parties, often manufacturers, to assure that various system components will work together interchangeably.
a) Manuals
b) Standards
c) References
d) Operating procedures
b) Standards
