Computer Hardware and Software

Question 1

An organization needs an IT component for accessing the internet and internet resources.

Which IT component should be used?

1. Software as a service
2. Web browser
3. HTML
4. Enterprise software application

Answer 1

Web browser

Question 2

An IT manager is evaluating the possibility of using open source software for business operations.

What is an example of open source, as opposed to proprietary, software?

1. Google Chrome web browser
2. IBM mainframe
3. Windows operation system
4. Mozilla Firefox web browser

Answer 2

Mozilla Firefox web browser

Question 3

What is an economic advantage of new information systems in an organization?

1. Reduced internal management costs
2. Increased market demand
3. Greater availability of raw materials
4. Enhanced morale

Answer 3

Reduced internal management costs

Question 4

Which benefit is associated with the organizational use of the internet?

1. Prompt internal and external interactions
2. A centralized customer base
3. Greater information security
4. More personal customer interactions

Answer 4

Prompt internal and external interactions

Question 5

Which outcome has resulted from virtualization as a trend of emerging information techology?

1. The ability to process units of data as 0, 1, or both simultaneously.
2. The need to wipe data from devices remotely.
3. The possibility of accessing computing resources in ways not restricted by geographic location.
4. The use of wearable devices to deliver information without task interruption.

Answer 5

The possibility of accessing computing resources in ways not restricted by geographic location.

Question 6

Based on trends in IT, companies are able to utilize clean energy-powered data centers.

Which trend has led to this impact on organizations?

1. Virtualization
2. Consumerization of IT
3. Edge computing
4. Green computing

Answer 6

Green computing

Question 7

Which organizational effect should management expect with new information system applications?

1. Changes to business processes
2. Greater market demand
3. Slow inventory adjustments
4. Greater marketing effectiveness

Answer 7

Changes to business processes

Question 8

What is an important consideration for hardware capacity planning?

1. Employee turnover
2. Changes in business volume
3. Needed interactivity
4. Business culture

Answer 8

Changes in business volume