MIST 201 Test Bank
What are activities one might do during the analysis phase? a.Meet with the systems analyst and users b.Maintain the system c.Review the code d.Test the implementation
a.Meet with the systems analyst and users
What does a modem do? a.Modulate analog signals and demodulate digital signals b.All of these c.Transform wifi signals to digital signals in the computer d.Convert alternating current to direct current
a.Modulate analog signals and demodulate digital signals
When developing a program, what is the correct order of activities? a.Plan > Analyze > Design > Implement > Operation b.Design > Analyze > Plan > Implement > Operation c.Analyze > Plan > Operation > Design > Implement d.Plan > Analyze > Operation > Design > Implement
a.Plan > Analyze > Design > Implement > Operation
When a DBMS accounts for linked records when a parent record is deleted, what is this called? a.Referential Integrity b.Disposal protocol c.Cleanup routine d.None of the above
a.Referential Integrity
What are "islands of information?" a.Separate pools of redundant data spread throughout the organization b.A centralized deposit of data c.Non repeated data d.None of the above
a.Separate pools of redundant data spread throughout the organization
If you see markings on a wall, at what level of information are you? a.Signs b.Signals c.Semantics d.Syntax
a.Signs
The main focus of supercomputers is... a.To process data as fast as possible b.To store as much data as possible c.To connect as many computers as possible d.None of the above
a.To process data as fast as possible
The amount of computers that an Internet Packet will go through when you send data from your computer to a server is... a.Unknown b.1 c.2 d.16
a.Unknown
What is something you might do during the Implementation Phase? a.Write the program b.Create the structure chart c.All of the above d.Interview end users
a.Write the program
In the following SQL statement... SELECT lastname FROM employeetbl WHERE employeeID = 79 what data will be displayed in the results? a.lastname b.employeetbl c.employeeID d.All of the above
a.lastname
In a relational database, how many times must a single piece of data be added? a.once b.once for each table c.unknown
a.once
Which of the following disciplines focuses on theory and infrastructure building at the system level? a. IT b. CS c. IS d. None of the above
b. CS
In an ERD, the boxes represent __________________. a. Relationships b. Entities c. Cardinality d. Attributes
b. Entities
Employment services like Monster.com and craigslist can help you find the job you're looking for. a. True b. False
b. False
IPO stands for what in the context of computing? a. Initial Public Offering b. Input Process Output c. Identical Postal Outage d. Ionized Plasma Outflow
b. Input Process Output
What is the best definition of an information system? a. The combination of data, databases, processes, and information b. The emergent result of the mutually transformational interactions between the IT and the organization c. A social system that that has been technically implemented d. Both B and C
b. The emergent result of the mutually transformational interactions between the IT and the organization
Why do keyboards have such a layout? a. To increase typing efficiency b. To decrease typing efficiency c. Due to inertial forces where the population does not want to change what has been the norm for decades d. Both B and C
b. To decrease typing efficiency
Roughly how many bytes are in a megabyte? a.1,000 b.1,000,000 c.1,000,000,000 d.1,000,000,000,000
b.1,000,000
How many characters can a byte represent? a.26 b.256 c.16,000,000 d.3
b.256
Javascript is categorized as what type of language? a.A server side scripting language b.A client side scripting language c.HTML d.Algorithm
b.A client side scripting language
What is HTML? a.All of these b.A formatting language c.A procedural programming language d.A data definition language
b.A formatting language
What was the first actual creation of something that utilized the concept of hypertext? a.Memex Machine b.Apple's Hypercard c.Netscape d.World Wide Web
b.Apple's Hypercard
What is the most widely used software client for accessing the World Wide Web? a.IE b.Chrome c.Firefox d.Safari
b.Chrome
Apple's Safari browser is an example of... a.Server software b.Client software c.Downfile software d.Peer-to-Peer software
b.Client software
When you need to do one or another thing based on a decision, what logical structure might you use? a.Step-by-Step b.Conditional c.Looping d.Iteration
b.Conditional
What are examples of Internet services? a.Firefox b.E-mail c.Web Server d.All of these
b.E-mail
Who came up with the theory used to base relational databases? a.Steve Jobs b.Edgar Codd c.Bill Gates d.Gore
b.Edgar Codd
When comparing Flash memory to magnetic hard drives, which of the following are true? a.Flash is generally cheaper to produce b.Flash is generally faster c.Magnetic hard drives have no moving parts d.Magnetic hard drives generally come in smaller sizes
b.Flash is generally faster
Laptop and desktop computers use which measurement unit to describe how fast they run? a.Gigabyte b.Gigahertz c.Teraflop d.1.21 jiggawatts
b.Gigahertz
The JPEG file type stores images in what way? a.With 8 bits per pixel b.Lower quality lossy files with compression c.In a proprietary format only supported by limited vendors d.High quality lossless files with no compression
b.Lower quality lossy files with compression
Of the items on the following list, what is the latest advancement in hardware? a.Integrated circuits b.Parallel processing c.Transistors d.Vacuum tubes
b.Parallel processing
What does P2P stand for? a.Point to Point b.Peer to Peer c.Ping to Ping d.Protocol to Protocol
b.Peer to Peer
What is the primary advantage of using Google Docs over standard word processing software, such as Microsoft Office? a.All of these b.Real time collaboration c.Automatic database build with each document d.Integrated web searching in the document
b.Real time collaboration
Who was the person that created the hypertext transfer protocol and the software that utilized client-server technology? a.Bill Gates b.Tim Berners-Lee c.Steve Jobs d.Vanavar Bush
b.Tim Berners-Lee
What are some of the benefits of online for profit schools? a.Name recognition and reputation of institutions b.You don't have to go in to class and can set your own schedule c.Close relationships with professors d.Cheaper tuition than traditional schools
b.You don't have to go in to class and can set your own schedule
In the following SQL statement... SELECT lastname FROM employeetbl WHERE employeeID = 79 from where is the data being pulled? a.lastname b.employeetbl c.employeeID d.All of the above
b.employeetbl
How many computers/devices/routers are connected to the Internet today? a.about 1,000,000 b.more than 1,000,000,000 c.about 1000 d.about 1,000,000,000
b.more than 1,000,000,000
Which of the following are safe bets in the MIS field in coming years? a. Call center jobs b. Computer repair c. Healthcare industry d. All of the above
c. Healthcare industry
Which company created the first mouse? a. Apple b. Microsoft c. Xerox d. None of the above
c. Xerox
Which of the following bytes is equivalent to 82 (in base 10)? a.0101 1010 b.0111 0000 c.0101 0010 d.1001 0100
c.0101 0010
How many byte(s) are used to store one ASCII character? a.8 b.24 c.1 d.3
c.1
Humans typically count in which base? a.2 b.8 c.10 d.16
c.10
What range does wifi have indoors? a.1 mile b.1000 feet c.100 feet d.20 feet
c.100 feet
How many different combinations of characters can be stored in a byte? a.8 b.255 c.256 d.3
c.256
In the context of computing, what is a "Hertz"? a.A car rental company b.An instruction per second c.A cycle per second d.Either of the above
c.A cycle per second
What is a program? a.A set of instructions b.An algorithm c.All of these d.An executable file that does something on a computer
c.All of these
The programming language C++ is categorized in which way? a.A 4th generation language b.A data manipulation language c.An Object Oriented Language d.A Function Oriented Language
c.An Object Oriented Language
Why do computers have power supply units? a.In order to increase the power for computers b.In order to act as a backup to power in case power is lost c.In order to convert alternating current to direct current d.None of the above
c.In order to convert alternating current to direct current
If it is generally understood among employees that you should arrive at work at 8am and leave whenever your work is complete, this is at what level of information? a.Semantics b.Syntax c.Knowledge d.Data
c.Knowledge
What are examples of DBMSs? a.Windows 7 b.Microsoft Excel c.Oracle d.Chrome
c.Oracle
Supercomputers use which measurement unit to describe how fast they run? a.Gigabyte b.Gigahertz c.Pedaflops d.1.21 jiggawatts
c.Pedaflops
Who had direct access to all of the data in organizations in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s? a.Systems Analysts b.Customers c.Secretaries d.Janitors
c.Secretaries
What are the basic logic structures used in programming? a.SQL, COBOL, Java, and Assembly b.Tables, arrays, and characters c.Sequential, conditional, and iterative d.Sequential, step-by-step, and looping
c.Sequential, conditional, and iterative
If you need to process data sent through a web page, what should you use? a.Client side script b.Algorithm c.Server side script d.HTML
c.Server side script
What type of software is designed to form the infrastructure by which other software runs? a.Malware b.Shareware c.System Software d.Application Software
c.System Software
When considering the WWW and the Internet... a.The Internet is part of the WWW b.They are completely different and not related c.The WWW is part of the Internet d.They are the same thing
c.The WWW is part of the Internet
The Internet is considered what type of network? a.None of these b.LAN c.WAN d.MAN
c.WAN
In a flat file system, how many times must a single piece of data be added? a.once b.once for each table c.unknown
c.unknown
Which of the following is indicative of the future of computing? a. Increased hardware costs b. Decreased mobility c. Increased size of hardware d. Increased restriction of freedom
d. Increased restriction of freedom
When was the concept of "hypertexting" first conceptualized in a published article? a.1990 b.1995 c.1987 d.1945
d.1945
If you had a high end hard drive that held 4 Terabytes of information, how many filing cabinets would that require to store the equivalent number of textual characters? a.2600 b.10 c.1,000,000 d.20,800
d.20,800
How many byte(s) are typically used to store one pixel color? a.8 b.24 c.1 d.3
d.3
How does a database store data? a.In tables that consist of rows and columns b.Each row in each table is unique by way of a primary key c.Relationships are initiated with foreign keys d.All of the above
d.All of the above
In order to combat the problems associated with islands of information, what were organizations looking for? a.Something central b.Something relational c.Communications technology d.All of the above
d.All of the above
The 16 bit header checksum in an Internet packet is used to... a.Hold the data in the packet b.Tell routers where the packet is going c.Tell routers where the packet is d.Allow error checking of the packet
d.Allow error checking of the packet
What are the benefits of gaming? a.Ergonomic results of sedentary lifestyle b.Potential mental health issues c.All of the above d.Better judgment times in independent tests and increased hand-eye coordination
d.Better judgment times in independent tests and increased hand-eye coordination
What is the analogue to the semiotic "data" level in how data is organized in computer files? a.Files b.Records c.Fields d.Characters
d.Characters
What does COBOL stand for? a.It doesn't stand for anything; it's just "COBOL" b.Codefied Boolean Language c.Coded Object Binary Oliniated Language d.Common Business Oriented Language
d.Common Business Oriented Language
What is something you might do during the Design Phase? a.All of the above b.Write the program c.Interview end users d.Create the structure chart
d.Create the structure chart
What was the first programming "language" used? a.Java b.Assembly c.COBOL d.Machine Language
d.Machine Language
How can Web 2.0 be defined? a.Emailing files b.Using gif files c.All of these d.Participatory information sharing
d.Participatory information sharing
Which of the following are examples of disadvantages of computing? a.Speed b.Reliability c.Storage d.Privacy
d.Privacy
Which of the following will lose their information when power is lost? a.Hard Drives b.Flash Memory c.Optical Disks d.RAM
d.RAM
One of the earliest writings that referenced the concept of the Web was ____________ a.Our Future Self b.Information Web c.Linked Lives d.The Machine Stops
d.The Machine Stops
When comparing the top Internet retailers with the top Internet sites by traffic... a.There is a little overlap b.They completely match up c.They mostly match up d.They do not match at all
d.They do not match at all
Why does the Internet utilize both TCP and IP? a.To maximize speed and maximize errors b.To minimize speed and maximize errors c.To minimize speed and minimize errors d.To maximize speed and minimize errors
d.To maximize speed and minimize errors
If a network were to occupy several non adjacent cities, what type of network would that be? a.LAN b.None of the above c.MAN d.WAN
d.WAN
What protocol is used for web pages? a.Hypertext Transfer Protocol b.None of the above c.File Transfer Protocol d.Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
a.Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Domain Name Service (DNS) is used to translate what? a.IP address to Domain Name b.Web page to Domain Name c.TCP Address to Domain Name d.File Structure to Domain Name
a.IP address to Domain Name
In the TCP/IP stack, an Ethernet cable would work at which level? a.Link b.Transport c.Application d.Internet
a.Link
The situation with jobs in the IT and IS field over the next 10 years is... a. An increase in jobs b. A decrease in jobs c. No change in job availability d. None of the above
a. An increase in jobs
Which of the following jobs has the highest potential starting pay? a. Development b. Technical Services c. Training d. Computer Sales Floor
a. Development
What type of layout does a keyboard have? a. QWERTY b. Dvorak c. ASCII d. Binary
a. QWERTY
In an ERD, the lines represent ___________________. a. Relationships b. Entities c. Cardinality d. Attributes
a. Relationships
Machine Language is considered part of what generation of programming languages? a.1st b.3rd c.4th d.2nd
a.1st
Computers count in which base? a.2 b.8 c.10 d.16
a.2
How many bits are used for the color in a single pixel in most image files? a.24 b.3 c.1 d.16,000,000
a.24
Java is considered part of what generation of programming languages? a.3rd b.4th c.2nd d. 1st
a.3rd
The Internet started with how many hosts? a.4 b.52 c.0 d.9
a.4
In what size would a typical hard drive have in a modern computer? a.500GB b.10TB c.500MB d.640KB
a.500GB
Who was the first programmer? a.Ada Lovelace b.Grace Hopper c.Bill Gates d.Charles Babbage
a.Ada Lovelace
Which of the following is true of Object Oriented Programming? a.All of these b.Objects consist of modules of data AND process c.Objects can be reused d.Programmers can code faster
a.All of these
In the TCP/IP stack, the web browser Firefox would work at which level a.Application b.Link c.Internet d.Transport
a.Application
Concerning 4th generation languages a.Both the 2nd and 3rd options b.The general consensus is that SQL is the 4th generation c.The instructor feels we need "Natural Language" and Artificial Intelligence in order to achieve the 4th gen d.There is debate as to whether or not we have a 4th generation
a.Both the 2nd and 3rd options
Which of the following accounts for the majority of traffic on the Internet? a.Bots b.Evenly split between humans and bots c.Spam d.Humans
a.Bots
What is the brain of a computer? a.CPU b.RAM c.Bus lines d.Monitor
a.CPU
What type of technology drives the World Wide Web? a.Client-Server b.Centralized Database c.Peer-to-Peer d.Hierarchical
a.Client-Server
In the Web, when a client connects to a server, it is typically in what state? a.Connectionless b.Wireless c.Connect Orientation d.Wired
a.Connectionless
What must a DBMS have? a.DB engine b.Web access c.Word processor d.None of the above
a.DB engine
What does Tim Berners-Lee think about Web 2.0? a.He does not think it is a real thing b.He believes it is a great innovation c.He directly created it d.He has no opinion
a.He does not think it is a real thing
