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1、第一单元Multiple Choice Questions.(p.4)Which of the following is not a required part of an information system?A.PeopleB.ProceduresC.InternetD.DataAn information system has five parts:people,procedures,software,hardware,and data.D ifficulty:E asy2.(p.6)The physical equipment that processes data in order
2、to create information is called theA.typologyB.compilerC.hardwareD.softwareThe equipment that processes the data to create information is called hardware.D ifficulty:E asy3.(p.8)The word software is interchangeable with the wordA.procedureB.applicationC.programD.computerThe words software and progra
3、ms are interchangeable.D ifficulty:E asy4.(p.8)What are the two major software types?A.System analysis software and data warehousing softwareB.Operating system software and utilities softwareC.System software and application softwareD.Database management software and application softwareThere are tw
4、o major kinds of software:system software and application software.D ifficulty:E asy5.(p.9)Which of the following is a collection of programs rather than a single program?A.ProceduresB,System softwareC.HardwareD.Application softwareSystem software is not a single program.Rather it is a collection of
5、 programs,including operating systems,utilities,and device drivers.D ifficulty:E asy6.(p.9)Background software that allows the computers to work is calledA.shareware.B.application software.C.desktop.D.system software.System software is background software that helps the computer manage its own inter
6、nal resources.D ifficulty：M edium7.(p.9)Identify the program that coordinates computer resources,provides an interface between users and thecomputer,and runs applications.A.Systems softwareB Operating systemC.Application softwareD.Device driverOperating systems are programs that coordinate computer
7、resources,provide an interface between users andthe computer,and run applications.D ifficulty:E asy8.(p.9)Disk Defragmenter eliminates unnecessary file fragments and rearranges files and unused disk spaceto optimize computer operations.This is an example of which type of program?A.System softwareB.O
8、perating systemC.Application softwareD UtilitiesUtilities perform specific tasks related to managing computer resources.D ifficulty:H ard9.(p.9)System software includes all of the following exceptA.operating systems.B.device drivers.C.utilities.D browser.A browser is used to navigate,explore,and fin
9、d information on the Internet.It is an example of applicationsoftware,not system software.D ifficulty:M edium10.(p.ID Which of the following is most likely to be used to monitor manufacturing processes andassembly-line operations?A,MinicomputersB.Mainframe computersC.SupercomputersD.MicrocomputersMi
10、nicomputers are re fr i ger ator-si zed machines often used in medium-sized companies or departments oflarge companies for specific purposes,such as monitoring manufacturing processes and assembly-lineoperations.Difficulty:Medium11.(p.ID Desktop,media center,notebook,netbook,tablet PC,and handheld c
11、omputers are classified asA.mainframe computers.B.supercomputers.C.minicomputers.D,microcomputers.These computers are classified as microcomputers.Difficulty:Easy12.(p.ID The most widely used handheld computers areA.laptop computers.B PDAs and smartphones.C.notebooks and netbooks.D.tablet PCs.PDAs(P
12、ersonal Digital Assistants)and smartphones are the most widely used handheld computers.Difficulty:Easy13.(p.ii)A specific type of notebook computer that accepts handwriting is called aA.laptop computerB.netbookC.subnotebookD tablet PCA tablet PC is a type of notebook that accepts handwriting,convert
13、ing the input to standard text that can beused by programs such as word processors.D ifficulty:E asy12)This computer component holds data that is currently being processed.A.RAMBROMC.BusD.PortsRAM holds the program and data that is currently being processed.D ifficulty:M edium15.(p.12)Which of the f
14、ollowing will not retain data after the computer is turned off?A.DVDB.RAMC.ROMD.Hard driveRAM is referred to as temporary storage because its contents will typically be lost if the electrical power tothe computer is disrupted.D ifficulty:E asy16.(p.12)Identify the four basic categories of hardware i
15、n a microcomputer system.A.Hard disk,input/output,secondary storage,and display devices.B.System unit,input/output,secondary storage,and primary storage.C.System unit,input/output,secondary storage,and communication.D.System unit,modem,RAM,and microprocessor.Hardware for a microcomputer system consi
16、sts of a variety of different devices.This physical equipmentfalls into four basic categories:system unit,input/output,secondary storage,and communication.D ifficulty：M edium17.fp.1 2)The most common output devices areA,monitors and printers.B.DVD drives and monitors.C.speakers and printers.D.printe
17、rs and DVD drives.Monitors and printers are the most common output devices.D ifficulty:E asy18.(p.12)Which one of the following is not considered a form of secondary storage?A.Solid-state storageB.Optical diskCRAMD.Hard diskThe most important kinds of secondary media are hard disks,solid-state stora
18、ge,and optical disks.RAM isprimary,not secondary,storage.D ifficulty:E asy19.(p.13)Flash memory cards are a type of what kind of secondary storage?A.Optical disksB.Hard drivesC.High-definition disksD Solid-state storageThe three types of solid-state storage are solid-state drives,flash memory cards,
19、and USB drives.D ifficulty:M edium20.(p.14)The most widely used communication device isA.a personal computer.B.the Internet.C.a telephone line.D,a modem.A modem is the most widely used communication device.A modem modifies telephone communicationsinto a form that can be processed by a computer.D iff
20、iculty:M edium21.i/x 15)Which of the following is not an example of a document file?A.SpreadsheetB.MemoC.LetterD.Term paperSpreadsheets are classified as worksheet files.D ifficulty：E asy22.(P.15)A financial budget would typically be what type of data file?A.A databaseB.A worksheetC.A presentationD.
21、A documentWorksheets are used to analyze things like budgets and to predict sales.D ifficulty:H ard23.(p.15)Employee records,including names,social security numbers,and related information,wouldtypically be what type of data files?A.Document filesB.Presentation filesC Database filesD.Worksheet files
22、Database files contain highly structured and organized data storing records of related information.D ifficulty:M edium24.(p.15)The capability of your microcomputer to share information with other computers is referred to asA.the wireless revolution.B.system memory.C.computer competency.D.connectivit
23、y.Connectivity is the capability of your microcomputer to share information with other computers.D ifficulty：M edium25.(p.1 6)The Internet is the largest in the world.A,networkB.system unitC.database programD.operating systemThe largest network in the world is the Internet.It is like a giant highway
24、 that connects you to millions ofother people and organizations located throughout the world.D ifficulty：M ediumTrue/False Questions26.(p.5)The five parts of an information system are:people,procedures,software,hardware,and data.TRUEThe five parts of an information system are people,procedures,softw
25、are,hardware,and data.D ifficulty:M edium21.(p.6)The purpose of software is to convert data into information.TRUEThe purpose of software is to convert data(unprocessed facts)into information(processed facts).D ifficulty:M edium28.(P.6)Software is another name for a program or programs.TRUESoftware i
26、s another name for a program or programs.D ifficulty:E asy29.(p.6)To be a competent computer user,you must understand the essentials of information technology(IT).TRUEIn microcomputer systems,end users must understand the essentials of IT,including software,hardware,and data.D ifficulty:E asy30.(p.9
27、)Application software is background software which helps the computer manage its own internalresources.FALSESystem software,not application software,helps the computer manage its own internal resources.D ifficulty：M edium31.仇 9)System software is a collection of programs.TRUESystem software is not a
28、 single program.Rather it is a collection of programs including the operating system,utilities,and device drivers.D ifficulty:M edium32.(P.9)Disk Defragmenter is a Windows utility that is commonly used to format secondary devices.FALSEDisk Defragmenter is a Windows utility that is used to locate and
29、 eliminate unnecessary file fragments andrearrange files and unused disk space to optimize computer operations.D ifficulty:M edium33.(p.9)System software might be described as end user software.FALSEApplication software,not system software,may be described as end user software.D ifficulty:H ard34.(p
30、.9)A browser is an example of a specialized application.FALSEA browser is an example of a basic application.D ifficulty:E asy35.(p.io)Another name for a minicomputer is midrange computer.TRUEMinicomputers are also known as midrange computers.D ifficulty-：E asy36.(p.10)Insurance companies are most li
31、kely to use midrange computers to process information aboutmillions of policyholders.FALSEInsurance companies use mainframe computers for this purpose.Difficulty:Medium37.(p.11)Media centers combine the functionality of a desktop computer with an entertainment center.TRUEMedia centers blur the line
32、between desktop computers and dedicated entertainment devices.Difficulty:Medium38.(p.12)Two important components of the system unit are the microprocessor and the hard disk.FALSEThe primary components of the system unit are the microprocessor and memory.Difficulty:Medium39.(p.12)A system unit consis
33、ts of the keyboard and the monitor.FALSEThe system unit is a container that houses most of the electronic components that make up a computersystem.Difficulty:Easy40.(P.12)RAM will retain data when the computer is turned off.FALSERAM is sometimes referred to as temporary storage because its contents
34、will typically be lost if theelectrical power to the computer is disrupted.D ifficulty:M edium41.(p.12)The most common input devices are the mouse and the keyboard.TRUEThe two most common input devices are the mouse and the keyboard.D ifficulty:E asy42.(p.12)Secondary storage will retain data when t
35、he computer is turned off.TRUESecondary storage does not lose data and programs when electrical power to the computer is disrupted.D ifficulty:M edium43.(p.13)Solid-state storage uses rigid metallic platters to store data using the magnetic charges of the diskssurface.FALSESolid-state storage does n
36、ot have any moving parts.Hard disks use metallic platters to store data using themagnetic charges of the disks surface.D ifficulty:H ard44.(P.15)The four common types of files are document files,worksheet files,database files,and presentationfiles.TRUEThe four types of files include document files,w
37、orksheet files,database files,and presentation files.D ifficulty:M edium45.(p.15)Highly structured and organized data is stored in database files.TRUEDatabase management programs contain highly structured and organized data.D ifficulty:M ediumFill in the Blank Questions46.(p.4)Computer refers to acq
38、uiring compu ter-re la ted petencyComputer competency refers to acquiring computer-related skills,and is an indispensable tool for today.D ifficulty:M edium47.(p.5)The rules to follow when using software,hardware,and data are c a l l e d.proceduresThe rules or guidelines for people to follow when us
39、ing software,hardware,and data are procedures.D ifficulty:H ard48.(P.6)is the equipment that processes data to create information.HardwareHardware is the equipment that processes data to create information.D ifficulty:M edium49.(p.6)Raw,unprocessed facts,including text,numbers,images,and sounds,are
40、c a l l e d.dataSoftware processes data(raw,unprocessed facts)to yield information(processed facts).D ifficulty:H ard50.(p.8)is a collection of programs that helps the computer manage its own resources and enablesapplication software to interact with computer hardware.System softwareSystem software
41、includes operating systems,utilities,and device drivers to help the computer manageinternal resources and enable application software to interact with computer hardware.D ifficulty:M edium51.(p.9)are specialized programs designed to allow particular input or output devices to communicatewith the res
42、t of the computer system.Device driversDevice drivers are specialized programs designed to allow particular input or output devices to communicatewith the rest of the computer system.D ifficulty:H ard52.(P.9)Application software can be categorized as either basic applications or applications.special
43、izedBasic applications include applications that you have to know to be considered computer competent.Specialized applications are more naiTowly focused on specific disciplines and occupations.D ifficulty:E asy53.(p.9)The basic application used to navigate,explore,and find information on the Interne
44、t is called abrowserOne of the basic application software used is a browser to navigate,explore,and find information on theInternet.Internet Explorer is one of the most widely used browsers.D ifficulty:E asy54.(p.io)computers are not nearly as powerful as supercomputers,but are capable of great proc
45、essingspeeds and data storage.MainframeAlthough Mainframes are not nearly as powerful as supercomputers,they are capable of great processingspeeds and data storage.D ifficulty:M edium55.(p.11)The six types of microcomputers a re:c o m p u te rs,media centers,notebooks,netbooks,tabletPCs,and handheld
46、 computers.desktopDesktop computers are small enough to fit on top of a desk,yet are too big to carry around.D ifficulty:M edium56.(p.ii)computers are the smallest type of microcomputer and are designed to fit into the palm ofone hand.HandheldPersonal digital assistants(PDAs)and smartphones are the
47、most widely used handheld computers.D ifficulty:E asy57.(p.12)The is the container that houses most of the electronic components of a computer system.system unitThe system unit is the container that houses most of the electronic components of a computer system.D ifficulty:M edium58.(p.12)storage dev
48、ices do not lose data or programs after the electrical power is turned off.SecondarySecondary storage holds data and programs even after electrical power to the computer system has beenturned off.D ifficulty:E asy59.(p.13)are rigid metallic platters used to store programs and very large data files.H
49、ard disksHard disks are used to store programs and large data files.D ifficulty:E asy60.(P.13)are secondary storage devices that have the greatest capacity.Optical discsOptical discs have the greatest capacity.D ifficulty:H ard61.(p.15)A file might contain audience handouts and speaker notes in addi
50、tion to electronic slides.presentationPresentation files might contain audience handouts,speaker notes,and electronic slides.D ifficulty:E asy62.(p.1 5)Increased use of mobile devices has been termed the revolution.wirelessThe widespread use of mobile or wireless communication devices has been the b