module 1 quiz Flashcards

1
Q

the type of media that uses laser technology to store data and programs is…

A

optical disc

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2
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…uses rigid metallic platters to store programs and very large data files.

A

hard disks

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3
Q

smartphones are the most widely used…computers and are designed to fit into the palm of one hand.

A

personal

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4
Q

…is the component of the information system that is described as the equipment that processes data to create information.

A

hardware

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5
Q

the most common input devices are the mouse and the keyboard

A

true

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6
Q

a…is a communications system connecting two or more computers.

A

network

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7
Q

System software includes all of the following except

A

browsers

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8
Q

Which of the following computers is also referred to as a server and is used to support end-users for things such as retrieving data from a database or providing access to application software?

A

midrange

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9
Q

Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the computer and runs applications.

A

operating system

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10
Q

To be an effective and efficient computer user, you need to recognize the role of information technology in your personal and professional life.

A

true

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11
Q

A(n) ________ file might contain audience handouts and speaker notes in addition to electronic slides.

A

presentation

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12
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system software is a collection of programs

A

true

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13
Q

The five types of personal computers are: desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and ________.

A

wearables

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14
Q

Which of the following is not an example of a document file created by a word processor?

  • term paper
  • spreadsheet
  • memo
  • letter
A

spreadsheet

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15
Q

software is another name for a program or programs

A

true

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16
Q

________ are cell phones with wireless connections to the Internet.

A

smartphones

17
Q

the equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the:

  • typology
  • software
  • compiler
  • hardware
A

hardware

18
Q

Increased use of mobile or wireless communication devices and cloud computing has been termed “the ________ revolution.”

A

wireless

19
Q

antivirus software is a window utility that is unnecessary as long as you are careful browsing the internet

A

false

20
Q

system software might be described as end-user software

  • true
  • false
A

false