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.   Micro
B.   Midrange
C.   Laptop
D.   Mainframe
Question #2
The equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the ________.
A.   software
B.   hardware
C.   compiler
D.   typology
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.   Midrange
B.   Wireless
C.   Cloud
D.   Super
Question #4
Which of the following is a collection of programs rather than a single program?
A.   Procedures
B.   System software
C.   Hardware
D.   Microsoft Access
Question #5
The type of media that uses laser technology to store data and programs is ________.
A.   solid state
B.   hard disk
C.   flash
D.   optical disc
Question #6
Smartphones are the most widely used ________ computers and are designed to fit into the palm of one hand.
A.   macro
B.   midrange
C.   personal
D.   laptop
Question #7
System software includes all of the following except
A.   browsers.
B.   real-time operating systems.
C.   stand-alone operating systems.
D.   utilities.
Question #8
The Internet is the largest ________ in the world.
A.   operating system
B.   network
C.   system unit
D.   database program
Question #9
________ are the most important part of any information system.
A.   Hardware applications
B.   People
C.   Software applications
D.   Programs
Question #10
Software is another name for a program or programs.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE

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