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

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