ISYS 363 Ch. (TB) Flashcards
A large number of documents can be entered into a computer system separately and then manipulated at a single time using __________ processing.
simple
application
unit
group
batch
batch
A biometric fingerprint is considered a(n) _____________ technology used for authentication purposes.
bar code
output
input
magnetic ink character recognition
optical mark recognition
input
____________ is (are) used to process human body characteristics to identify and authenticate individuals for security and access control purposes.
Optical character recognition
Biometric scanners
Bar code readers
Optical mark recognition
Magnetic ink character recognition
Biometric scanners
Data is stored in a computer using patterns of ____________ defined by standard coding schemes.
bytes
hertz
bits
programming statements
characters
bits
_______________ is an example of volatile memory.
An optical disk
A solid-state drive
Read-only memory
Random access memory (RAM)
A redundant array of independent drives (RAID)
Random access memory (RAM)
The purpose of a(n) _____ is to connect other devices to a computer.
power supply
portal
tape
element
port
port
Operating systems perform a variety of necessary functions for computers, including all of the following EXCEPT:
maintaining the structure of storage directories and subdirectories.
changing the font style and color in a Word document.
managing secondary storage.
managing the programs and data in main memory.
booting (starting) the computer.
changing the font style and color in a Word document.
Utility programs provide all of the following functions EXCEPT:
creating backups.
formatting disks.
converting file formats.
detecting spyware.
defragmenting files on hard drives.
formatting disks.
A(n) _____________ translates an entire computer program into machine language which is then executed by the CPU.
compiler
foreign exchange
executable
server
client device
compiler
___________ is a programming platform that is used to develop applications that are highly interoperable across a variety of platforms and devices, such as desktop computers, mobile computers, or smartphones.
Microsoft .NET
Java
Flash
HTML
Javascript
Microsoft .NET
Which of the following automates or supports activities throughout the systems development process to increase productivity and improve overall system quality?
Computer-aided biotechnology
Computer-aided instructional technology
Computer-aided software engineering tools
Computer-aided development
Computer-aided engineering
Computer-aided software engineering tools
Which of the following is NOT true regarding open source software?
Open source means the software is freely available to the general public.
Users are free to suggest ideas for open source software but only a small group of carefully selected “committers” can implement the changes into the official releases of the software.
The Internet has helped enable people around the world to contribute their time and expertise to develop or improve software.
Mainstream computer companies have no involvement with the open source software movement.
Open source software is available for many types of software, including operating systems, programming languages, database management systems, and applications.
Mainstream computer companies have no involvement with the open source software movement.
___________________ computing involves incorporating two or more networked computers to increase computing power and accomplish a common processing task.
Supportive
Collaborative
Centralized
Networked
Cooperative
Collaborative
In a client-server network environment, which of the following is NOT a common server type?
Print servers
Application servers
Telephone servers
E-mail servers
Database servers
Telephone servers
A network that allows connected computers to share data, software applications, or other resources, typically within a limited geographic area, is called a ___________.
limited area network
personal area network
professional area network
wide area network
local area network
local area network
