module 1 quiz

Question 1

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

Answer 1

optical disc

Question 2

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

Answer 2

hard disks

Question 3

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

Answer 3

personal

Question 4

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

Answer 4

hardware

Question 5

the most common input devices are the mouse and the keyboard

Answer 5

true

Question 6

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

Answer 6

network

Question 7

System software includes all of the following except

Answer 7

browsers

Question 8

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?

Answer 8

midrange

Question 9

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

Answer 9

operating system

Question 10

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

Answer 10

true

Question 11

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

Answer 11

presentation

Question 12

system software is a collection of programs

Answer 12

true

Question 13

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

Answer 13

wearables

Question 14

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

• term paper
• spreadsheet
• memo
• letter

Answer 14

spreadsheet

Question 15

software is another name for a program or programs

Answer 15

true

Question 16

________ are cell phones with wireless connections to the Internet.

Answer 16

smartphones

Question 17

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

• typology
• software
• compiler
• hardware

Answer 17

hardware

Question 18

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

Answer 18

wireless

Question 19

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

Answer 19

false

Question 20

system software might be described as end-user software

• true
• false

Answer 20

false