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.   Mainframe
B.   Midrange
C.   Micro
D.   Laptop
Question #2
The equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the ________.
A.   compiler
B.   software
C.   hardware
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.   Super
C.   Wireless
D.   Cloud
Question #4
Which of the following is a collection of programs rather than a single program?
A.   Hardware
B.   Procedures
C.   Microsoft Access
D.   System software
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.   midrange
B.   personal
C.   macro
D.   laptop
Question #7
System software includes all of the following except
A.   stand-alone operating systems.
B.   browsers.
C.   utilities.
D.   real-time operating systems.
Question #8
The Internet is the largest ________ in the world.
A.   operating system
B.   system unit
C.   database program
D.   network
Question #9
________ are the most important part of any information system.
A.   Hardware applications
B.   Programs
C.   Software applications
D.   People
Question #10
Software is another name for a program or programs.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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