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cis test 2 swart Flashcards

1
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Software that manages the resources of the computer is called:

A

Operating system software

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2
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Which of the following is not an essential characteristic of cloud computing? On demand self service, static environment, broad network access, resource pooling, and measured service

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Static environment

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3
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In a large company today, you will often find an infrastructure that includes hundreds of small LANs linked to each other as well as to corporate-wide networks.
True or false?

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true

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4
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Which type of computer is used for weather forecasting on a national or worldwide scale?

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super computer

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5
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In a telecommunications network architecture, a protocol is:

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a standard set of rules and procedures for control of communications in a network.

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6
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Which device collects data directly from the environment for input into a computer system?

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Sensor

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7
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A field identified in a table as holding the unique identifier of the table’s records is called the:

A

Primary key

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8
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Give an example of a pre-digital database?

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Library’s card-catalog.

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9
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A hub is a networking device that is used to filter and forward data to specified destinations on the network.
True or false?

A

false

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10
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Which signal types are represented by a continuous waveform?

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Analog

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11
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MySQL is a:

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Database management system

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12
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A schematic of the entire database that describes the relationships in a database is called a/an:

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Entity-relationship diagram

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13
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Which protocol is the Internet based on?

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TCP/IP

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14
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What service converts IP addresses into more recognizable alphanumeric names?

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DNS

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15
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What is the most prominent data manipulation language today?

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SQL

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16
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A mainframe is a type of legacy workstation.

True or false?

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false

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17
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Central large mainframe computing has largely replaced client/server computing.
True or false?

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false

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18
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The method of slicing digital messages into parcels, transmitting them along different communication paths, and reassembling them at their destinations is called:

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packet switching

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19
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Approximately what percentage of U.S. households has high-speed broadband connections?

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74-75%

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20
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What type of computer would you use to support a computer network?

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server

21
Q

The “Internet of Things” refers to:

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a web based development in which people. processes, data, and things are interconnected via the internet using various means

22
Q

What is an open-source operating system designed for mobile devices?

A

Android

23
Q

To create a computer network, you must have at least two computers.
True or false?

A

true

24
Q

Web browser software requests web pages from the Internet using which protocol?

A

HTTP

25
Q

To use the analog telephone system for sending digital data, you must also use:

A

a modem

26
Q

What is an untrue statement about cloud computing?

A

It removes the concern about data and systems security for businesses.

27
Q

A firm’s IT infrastructure provides the foundation for supporting all the information systems in the business.
True or false?

A

true

28
Q

What is the type of network that is used to connect digital devices within a half-mile or 500-meter radius?

A

LAN

29
Q

What is not a type of output device?

A

Microphone

30
Q

A data ________ stores current and historical data of potential interest to decision makers throughout the company.

A

warehouse

31
Q

The primary storage technologies are:

A

Storage-networks, magnetic tape, magnetic disk, and optical dosk

32
Q

Two computers using TCP/IP can communicate even if they are based on different hardware and software platforms.
True or false?

A

true

33
Q

What software tool would you use to prepare a break-even analysis?

A

spreadsheet

34
Q

Based on your reading of the examples in the chapter, what would be the best use of RFID for a business?

A

managing the supply chain

35
Q

What are the four layers of the TCP/IP reference model?

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  1. Application Layer 2. Transport Layer 3. Internet Layer 4. Network Interface Layer.
36
Q

Access is a:

A

Workbook management system

37
Q

In a table for customers, the information about a single customer would reside in a single:

A

row

38
Q

Name an example of a company whose business model is based on access to large databases through the web?

A

Facebook (any type of social media)

39
Q

A data warehouse is typically composed of several smaller data marts.
True or false?

A

false

40
Q

Software used to apply the computer to a specific task for an end user is called:

A

Application software

41
Q

A characteristic or quality describing an entity is called a/an:

A

attribute

42
Q

The total amount of digital information that can be transmitted through any telecommunications medium is measured in:

A

BPS

43
Q

A DBMS is special software for creating, storing, organizing, and accessing data from a database.
True or false?

A

true

44
Q

The smallest unit of data a computer can handle is called a:

A

bit

45
Q

What is a type of optical disc storage?

A

DC-ROM

46
Q

what refers to the ability of a computer, product, or system to expand to serve a larger number of users without breaking down?

A

Scalability

47
Q

Software applications that combine different components of online software applications are referred to as:

A

mashups

48
Q

An SaaS provider maintains a large web server, or series of servers, and provides fee-paying subscribers with space to maintain their websites.
True or false?

A

false

49
Q

A VPN:

A

A private network that uses a public network to connect users

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