1: Information Technology , the Internet, and You

True or false: a network is defined as a communication system connecting two or more computers.

True

True or false: cloud computing, wireless communication and the internet of things are driving the impact of technology on out lives.

True

True or False: processed data becomes information

True (software converts data into information)

True or False: solid state storage is more reliable and require less power than a hard disk.

True - a solid state drive does not have ay moving parts and therefore is more reliable

smartphone

handheld computer

notebook

laptop

tablet

like a laptop without a keyboard

database management software

organize and manage data and information

word processor

prepare written documents

wearable

an example is an Apple watch

spreadsheets

analyze and summarize numerical data

_____ computing allows people to use the Internet and access more powerful computers, software, and storage. A. cloud B. wireless C. mobile

A. cloud

In order for a personal computer to share information with other computers it must have _____ . A. connectivity B. processing C. storage

A. connectivity

_____ is raw, unprocessed facts, including text, numbers, images, and sounds. A. data B. information

A. data

Select all the types of personal computers: A. desktop B. laptop C. mobile device D. mainframe E. tablet

A. desktop B. laptop C. mobile device E. tablet

Which are common types of data files? A. document files B. .net files C. database files D. worksheet files

A. document files D. worksheet files C. database files - also presentation files

Match each device with the type of operating system: A. smart phone B. desktop computer C. network

A. embedded operating system (real-time operating systems RTOS) B. stand-alone operating system (Windows10 or macOS) C. network operating system

Presentations, Database, Worksheet, and Documents are all examples of _____ . A. files B. storage C. data

A. files

_____ are typically used to store programs and very large data files. A. hard disks B. USB drives C. RAM

A. hard disks

The keyboard, mouse , monitor, system unit, and other devices are referred to as _____ . A. hardware B. software C. connectivity

A. hardware - equipment that process the data to create information (smartphones, tablets, keyboards, mice, displays, system units, etc) - hardware is controlled by software

Select the correct statements about people in an information system: A. they may be end users B. they can use the system to become more productive C. they are significant only to the extent they are needed to develop the system

A. they may be end users B. they can use the system to become more productive

The _____ provides a multimedia interface to the numerous resources available on the Internet. A. web B. cloud C. network

A. web

What are raw, unprocessed facts, including text, numbers, images, and sounds called? A. procedures B. data C. software D. information

B. data - already processed data yields information

The type of disk has a read/write head that moves across its platter. A. optical B. hard disk C. sold-state

B. hard disk

The largest network in the world is the _____ . It is like a giant highway that connects you to millions of other people and organizations located throughout the world. A. WLAN B. internet C. network

B. internet

The web provides a multimedia interface to the numerous resources available on the _____ . A. cloud B. internet C. network

B. internet

The two main components of the system unit are the _____ and memory. A. keyboard B. microprocessors C. display D. an external storage device

B. microprocessors - controls and manipulates data to produce information

Monitors are examples of _____ devices. A. communication B. output C. storage

B. output

Select the four main types of computers: A. microprocessor B. personal C. midrange D. supercomputers E. mainframe

B. personal (PC, desktops, laptops) C. midrange (servers) D. supercomputers (most powerful and fast) E. mainframe (second most powerful)

A hard disk is an example of _____ . A. optical media B. secondary storage C. a solid-state drive

B. secondary storage

In an information system, what describes the step-by-step instructions that tell the computer how to do its work? A. hardware B. software C. people D. guidelines

B. software - purpose to to convert data (unprocessed facts) into information (processed facts)

The difference between general-purpose application software and specialized application software is that _____ application software is more narrowly focused on specific disciplines and occupations. A. general-purpose B. specialized

B. specialized - best known are graphic and web authoring programs

_____ software enables the application software to interact with the computer hardware. A. application B. system

B. system - a background software that help the computer manage its own internal resources

The two major classifications of software are _____ software. A. program and utility B. system and application C. operating and system D. program and application

B. system and application

Tablets, smartphones, and wearable devices have spurred the _____ revolution affecting the way we communicate and use computer technology. A. cloud computing B. wireless C. Internet of Things

B. wireless

Which of the following is NOT a required part of an information system? A. procedures B. hardware C. data D. cloud computing E. software F. people

D. cloud computing

Using _____ devices, a personal computer can communicate with other computer systems using the internet. A. secondary storage B. output C. input D. communication

D. communication

A _____ repairs and installs computer components and systems. A. desktop publisher B. webmaster (develops and maintains websites and web resources) C. computer trainer D. computer technician

D. computer technician

_____ are electronic devices that can follow instructions to accept input, process that input, and produce information A. monitors B. web pages C. printers D. computers

D. computers

The ____ is the hardware that converts data into information. A. monitor B. printer C. random-access memory D. microprocessor

D. microprocessor

_____ are computers with processing capabilities less powerful than a mainframe computer yet more powerful than a desktop computer. A. personal computers B. supercomputers D. midrange computers

D. midrange computers

presentation software

communicate a message

desktop

small enough to fit on a desk but larger than a laptop

A _____ is generally less powerful than a laptop A. tablet B. desktop C. smartphone D. wearable

A. tablet

The _____ is the ongoing development of the Internet that enables computing devices embedded in everyday objects to send and receive data. A. Internet of Things B. cloud C. wireless revolution

A. Internet of Things

The keyboard and mouse are considered as _____ devices. A. input B. output C. storage D. solid-state

A. input

Select the part of an information system specifically intended to provide connectivity to other people and computers. A. internet B. data. C. software

A. internet

Select the characteristics of a solid-state storage. A. it saves data electronically B. it contains a rotating disk C. the data saves is volatile D. it uses removable storage media

A. it saves data electronically

Although not nearly as powerful as supercomputers, ____ are capable of great processing speeds and data storage. A. mainframes B. desktops C. netbooks

A. mainframes

While you are working on a document that you haven't saved yet it is temporarily held in the computer _____. A. memory B. hard disk C. secondary storage D. monitor

A. memory RAM (random-access memory) - holds the program and data that is currently being processed - temporary storage - its contents will typically be lost if the electric power to the computer is disrupted.

_____ are small programs primarily designed for mobile devices, such as smartphones and for tablet computers. A. mobile apps B. specialized applications C. general-purpose applications

A. mobile apps

A _____ is a communication device that modifies audio, video, and other types of data into a form that can be transmitted across the internet. A. modem B. disk C. monitor D. system unit

A. modem

_____ devices convert information the computer understands into a form that humans can understand. A. output B. communication C. storage

A. output

_____ storage holds data and programs even after electrical power to the computer system has been turned off. A. secondary B. primary C. RAM

A. secondary

System software includes all of the following except: A. specialized applications B. utilities (perform specifics tasks related to managing computer resources - e.g. antivirus programs) C. operating systems (programs that coordinate computer resources, provide an interface between users and the computer, and run application)

A. specialized applications

_____ are the most powerful type of computer and are used to process massive amounts of data. A. supercomputers B. PCs C. mainframes D. servers

A. supercomputers

Windows is considered ______ software. A. system B. application

A. system

Utilities and operating systems are a collection of programs considered as: A. system software B. browsers C. application software

A. system software

The case that contains the microprocessors and memory. A. system unit B. communication device C. primary storage D. memory

A. system unit

Select the four basic categories of personal computer hardware. A. system unit (container that houses most of the electronic components that make of a computer system - microprocessors and memory) B. input/output (translate data and programs that humans can understand into a form that the computer can process and vice versa - keyboard and mouse are inputs and display and monitors are outputs) C. secondary storage (holds data and programs even after electric power to the computer system has been turned off - hard disk, solid state drive) D. operating system E. communication (internet modem)

A. system unit B. input/output C. secondary storage E. communication

_____ is an example of an operating system. A. Internet Explorer B. Safari C. Windows D. Mozilla Firefox

C. Windows

Which of the following is an example of a specialized application? A. a word processor B. a spreadsheet program C. a web authoring programing D. a browser

C. a web authoring programing

These utility programs protect your computer system from malicious programs that can damage software and hardware. A. backup B. diagnostic C. antivirus

C. antivirus

Software designed to perform functions and tasks to benefit the end-user might be described as _____ software. A. specialized B. system C. application

C. application

There are all examples of _____ applications because they are used in many different occupations (word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, presentation software). A. mobile B. specialized C. general-purpose

C. general-purpose

_____ devices accept data and convert it into a form that the computer understands. A. communication B. output C. input D. storage

C. input

Connectivity is the capability of your microcomputer to share information with other computers on a _____ . A. flash drive B. disk C. network

C. network

_____ use laser technology to store data and programs. A. solid state storage devices B. hard disks (use rigid metallic platters) C. optical discs

C. optical discs

What part fo an information system is most important? A. hardware B. connectivity C. people D. data E. software F. procedures

C. people

The rules or guidelines for people to follow when using software, hardware, and data are: A. competency B. connectivity C. procedures

C. procedures

What is another name for a software? A. equipment B. data C. programs

C. programs

_____ is a type of memory that temporarily hold the programs and data that is currently being processed. A. secondar storage B. read-only memory C. random-access memory D. solid-state storage

C. random-access memory (RAM)