Computer Science/Information System 101 - Introduction to Computer Information » Spring 2021 » Quiz Chapter 1

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Question #1
________ computers are not nearly as powerful as supercomputers, but are capable of great processing speeds and data storage and occupy specially wired, air-conditioned rooms.
A.   Midrange
B.   Micro
C.   Laptop
D.   Mainframe
Question #2
The equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the ________.
A.   typology
B.   compiler
C.   software
D.   hardware
Question #3
________ computing uses the Internet and the web to shift many computer activities from a user’s computer to computers on the Internet.
A.   Wireless
B.   Midrange
C.   Super
D.   Cloud
Question #4
Which of the following is a collection of programs rather than a single program?
A.   Hardware
B.   Microsoft Access
C.   System software
D.   Procedures
Question #5
The type of media that uses laser technology to store data and programs is ________.
A.   hard disk
B.   optical disc
C.   solid state
D.   flash
Question #6
Smartphones are the most widely used ________ computers and are designed to fit into the palm of one hand.
A.   personal
B.   midrange
C.   macro
D.   laptop
Question #7
System software includes all of the following except
A.   real-time operating systems.
B.   utilities.
C.   stand-alone operating systems.
D.   browsers.
Question #8
The Internet is the largest ________ in the world.
A.   network
B.   operating system
C.   database program
D.   system unit
Question #9
________ are the most important part of any information system.
A.   Software applications
B.   Programs
C.   People
D.   Hardware applications
Question #10
Software is another name for a program or programs.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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