MIS Chapter 2
40 Questions
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MIS Chapter 2
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The components responsible for processing - the CPU and memory - are housed together in the same box or cabinet, called the control unit.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 2.
The clock speed for personal computers is in the multiple megahertz (MHz), or millions of cycles per second, range.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 3.
Key to the success of grid computing is a central server that acts as the grid leader and traffic monitor.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 4.
Grid computing is a low-cost approach to parallel processing.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 5.
All forms of secondary storage cost considerably less per megabyte of capacity than SDRAM, although they have slower access times
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 6.
Touch-sensitive screens are frequently used at gas stations for customers to select grades of gas and request a receipt.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) can provide sharper and brighter colors than LCDs and CRTs, and OLED displays can be half as thick as LCDs and used in flexible displays.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 8.
Notebook computers are those that are small enough to be carried easily.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 9.
Unlike personal computers, thin clients download software from a network when needed, making support, distribution, and updating of software applications much easier and less expensive.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
The role of the operating system is to act as an interface or buffer between users and application software and hardware.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 11.
Task-management software permits multitasking and time-sharing.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 12.
The central processing unit ensures that the files in secondary storage are available when needed and that they are protected from access by unauthorized users.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 13.
New mainframe computers provide the computing and storage capacity to meet massive data processing requirements and provide a large number of users with high performance and excellent system availability, strong security, and scalability.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 14.
The z/OS is IBM’s first 32-bit enterprise OS.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 15.
Red Hat Linux for IBM mainframe computers is an example of an enterprise operating system.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 16.
The ____ performs mathematical calculations and makes logical comparisons.
- A.
RFID
- B.
Arithmetic/logic unit
- C.
Control unit
- D.
Keyboard
Correct Answer
B. Arithmetic/logic unit -
- 17.
Each CPU produces a series of electronic pulses at a predetermined rate, called the ____, which affects machine cycle time.
- A.
Clock speed
- B.
ROM
- C.
RAM
- D.
Flash memory
Correct Answer
A. Clock speed -
- 18.
____ is usually nonvolatile.
- A.
ROM
- B.
MP3
- C.
RAM
- D.
ALU
Correct Answer
A. ROM -
- 19.
____ is the use of a collection of computers, often owned by many people or organizations, to work in a coordinated manner to solve a common problem.
- A.
Multicore microprocessing
- B.
Grid computing
- C.
ROM
- D.
Parallel processing
Correct Answer
B. Grid computing -
- 20.
____ means that data must be accessed in the order in which it is stored.
- A.
RFID
- B.
Flash memory
- C.
Sequential access
- D.
Direct access
Correct Answer
C. Sequential access -
- 21.
____ is a method of storing data so that if a hard drive fails, the lost data on that drive can be rebuilt.
- A.
MP3
- B.
Redundant array of independent/inexpensive disks
- C.
Flash memory
- D.
Storage area network
Correct Answer
B. Redundant array of independent/inexpensive disks -
- 22.
A(n) ____ uses computer servers, distributed storage devices, and networks to tie everything together.
- A.
MP3
- B.
RAID
- C.
Optical disc
- D.
Storage area network
Correct Answer
D. Storage area network -
- 23.
____ displays are flat displays that use liquid crystals to form characters and graphic images on a backlit screen.
- A.
CRT
- B.
DVD
- C.
LCD
- D.
ROM
Correct Answer
C. LCD -
- 24.
____ are a type of liquid crystal display that assigns a transistor to control each pixel, resulting in higher resolution and quicker response to changes on the screen.
- A.
CRTs
- B.
Thin-film transistor LCDs
- C.
DVDs
- D.
ROMs
Correct Answer
B. Thin-film transistor LCDs -
- 25.
____ are relatively small, inexpensive single-user computer systems that are highly versatile.
- A.
Workstations
- B.
Servers
- C.
Desktop computers
- D.
Mainframe computers
Correct Answer
C. Desktop computers -
- 26.
____ are more powerful than personal computers but still small enough to fit on a desktop.
- A.
Workstations
- B.
Server systems
- C.
Supercomputers
- D.
Mainframe computers
Correct Answer
A. Workstations -
- 27.
A computer ____ is a computer used by many users to perform a specific task, such as running network or Internet applications.
- A.
Mainframe
- B.
Server
- C.
API
- D.
HP-UX
Correct Answer
B. Server -
- 28.
A(n) ____ is two or more people who work together to achieve a common goal.
- A.
Workgroup
- B.
GUI
- C.
API
- D.
Multiprocessor
Correct Answer
A. Workgroup -
- 29.
____ can control one computer or multiple computers, or they can allow multiple users to interact with one computer.
- A.
Operating systems
- B.
Control units
- C.
Arithmetic/logic units
- D.
ROMs
Correct Answer
A. Operating systems -
- 30.
The ability of the computer to handle an increasing number of concurrent users smoothly is called ____.
- A.
Scalability
- B.
Optimization
- C.
Multiprogramming
- D.
Portability
Correct Answer
A. Scalability -
- 31.
The purpose of a(n) ______________________________ system is to transmit data by a mobile device, called a tag, which is read and processed according to the needs of an information system program.
Correct Answer
Radio Frequency Identification
RFID - 32.
A(n) ____________________ player is a device that can store, organize, and play digital music files.
Correct Answer
digital audio
Digital Audio
Digital audio - 33.
A(n) ____________________ is a laptop computer weighing less than 3 pounds (1.4 kg) and is usually targeted for use by business travelers.
Correct Answer
ultra laptop
Ultra Laptop
Ultra laptop - 34.
A(n) ____________________ is a large, powerful computer shared by dozens or even hundreds of concurrent users connected to the machine over a network.
Correct Answer
mainframe computer
Mainframe computer
Mainframe Computer - 35.
The term ____________________ is used to describe the program functions that help the user operate the computer system.
Correct Answer
documentation
Documentation - 36.
____________________ software is the set of programs designed to coordinate the activities and functions of the hardware and various programs throughout the computer system.
Correct Answer
System
system - 37.
____________________ software consists of programs that help users solve particular computing problems.
Correct Answer
Application
application - 38.
A(n) ____________________ interface requires text commands to be given to the computer to perform basic activities.
Correct Answer
command-based
command based
Command Based
Command-Based
Command based - 39.
The ____________________ of an operating system is the part that controls the hardware, manages files, separates processes, and so forth.
Correct Answer
kernel
Kernel - 40.
____________________ makes the Palm operating system that is used in over 30 million handheld computers and smartphones manufactured by Palm, Inc. and other companies.
Correct Answer
ACCESS Systems
ACCESS systems
access systems
Access Systems
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