BCOR 330 EXAM 1

Why did Max Weber believe that personal responsibility, ethical behavior, and charity were fundamental to capitalism? -They focused people on their work -people who are groomed for responsible and ethical behavior work harder and produce more economic output -These are the basic principles of Protestantism -Max Weber did not believe these characteristics were essential to capitalism

- -these are the basic principles of protestantism

CPU clock speeds of a personal computer range between ________. -2 to 4 gigahertz -32 to 42.5 gigahertz -1 to 3 megahertz -1 to 2 gigahertz

-2 to 4 gigahertz

What is the minimum amount of RAM you should have on a laptop? -8 GB -4 GB -16 GB -2 GB

-4 GB

Adding software to a digital device, or adding hardware components to a digital device is called ________. -booting -uninstalling -installing -importing

-installing

Choose the features of a traditional hard drive. (select all that apply) -contains platters -contains read/write heads -stores data magnetically -uses lasers to read data

-uses lasers to read data

Adam Smith argued for the division of labor because he believed that: -workers should only perform those tasks for which they are uniquely qualified or specifically trained to do -workers who specialize in a task perform it more efficiently and can help identify ways to mechanize it -nations benefit when dangerous or damaging manufacturing processes take place in other nations -managers become more effective if they're responsible for overseeing just one team of workers

-workers who specialize in a task perform it more efficiently and can help identify ways to mechanize it

Lightning connectors and ports are used by which company? -iPhone -Microsoft -Nvidia -Apple

-Apple

The two main components of a processor are the control and the ________. -intelligence -router -RAM -Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

-Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

Which of the following should you consider when buying a new computer? (select all that apply) -What is the cost? -Does it have HDMI ports? -Does it have an SD card slot? -Does it come with Windows XP?

-Does it come with Windows XP?

The ________ computer creates images on your computer. -CPU -GPU -ALU -RAM

-GPU

Today, the standard port for video and audio input on TV is the ________ port. -MIDI -USB -SVGA -HDMI

-HDMI

Which chip and manufacturing company is the largest in the world? -AMD -Microsoft -Intel -Nvidida

-Intel

Which of the following are designed as a network operating system? (select all that apply) -windows NT -linux -Windows server -UNIX

-Linux

Who are the three biggest computer processor manufacturers? (select all that apply) -intel -AMD -Nvidia -Microsoft

-Microsoft

Select what's true about utility programs. (select all that apply) -program that performs a specific maintenance type of task -included in both Windows and Mac OS -common examples include disk formatting, disk cleanup, and disk defragmenting -Microsoft Office is a common utility program.

-Microsoft Office is a common utility program.

Which of the following might be risky to uninstall from a Windows PC laptop? -Apple software update -angry birds -cisco WebEx meetings -Microsoft Works 6-9 Converter

-Microsoft Works 6-9 Converter

The information in ________ is dumped when a computer is shut down. -hard drive -RAM -optical drive -ROM

-RAM

Most tablets and phones use ________ as their main storage device. -SSD -USB -hard drives -optical storage

-SSD

This type of connector is the most common type of connection to a Windows computer for peripherals (printers, monitors, storage devices etc.). -USB -FireWire -MIDI -Thunderbolt

-USB

Select what's true regarding uninstalling software. (select all that apply) -Uninstalling system software is not recommended. -Be cautious when uninstalling software from the OS manufacturer. -Be cautious when uninstalling software from the computer manufacturer. -You can uninstall any program that comes with your computer without causing an impact on performance.

-You can uninstall any program that comes with your computer without causing an impact on performance.

What idea or concept does Adam Smith propose in his Invisible Hand theory? -some people are better suited to certain types of labor than others, and they should be guided toward those positions by others -a nation will naturally accumulate wealth over time if it divides and assigns essential labor to its citizens and taxes individual wealth -a free, unregulated market operates better than one in which the government controls the business activities of individuals and companies -a nation's wealth depends on its acquisition of colonies that are rich in natural resources and enable increased trade with other nations

-a free, unregulated market operates better than one in which the government controls the business activities of individuals and companies

In which of these situations would an enterprise resource planning system (ERP) be clearly helpful? (select all that apply) -a hospitality brand needs to know how directly its marketing and advertising efforts effect room sales -an international automaker must coordinate its new-vehicle production line with elements of its supply chain -a recruiting firm must build a web search application to pull job candidates from an international pool -to make sure each upcoming week's food order is freshly sourced, a local restaurant manager keeps track of how quickly the current week's specials sell out

-a recruiting firm must build a web search application to pull job candidates from an international pool -to make sure each upcoming week's food order is freshly sourced, a local restaurant manager keeps track of how quickly the current week's specials sell out

A bus is a channel over which information flows. A bus has two parts: the ________ and the ________? -data; front side bus -front; bus and system bus -address bus; data bus -digital bus; processing bus

-address bus; data bus

Popular Personal Media Players (PMP's) include which two of the following devices? (select all that apply) -Amazon kindle fire -apple ipod -amazon kindle (e-reader) -laptop computers

-amazon kindle (e-reader) -laptop computers

in addition to advancements in computer hardware, what drove improvements to POS (point of sale) systems in the 1990s? -the advent of the barcode -an increasingly diverse group of users and their needs -an increasing number of products on the market -a market increase in data storage

-an increasingly diverse group of users and their needs

An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is: -an inexpensive, quick way to integrate multiple business applications -an integrated MIS system for agility and a competitive edge -a planning system that connects a corporation's geographical bases -a database management network seamlessly accessible by any device

-an integrated MIS system for agility and a competitive edge

In which of the following scenarios is a learning management system (LMS) being used to document student activity? (select all that apply) -students taking online classes are required to use the discussion board each week to comment on the readings and reply to three classmates' comments. -students taking an online class are required to attend a weekly class video call and to type "present" in the chat box to indicate they are present for class. -students are able to use the grade book within their LMS to know what their grade is throughout the semester based on the grades of assignments already submitted and graded -auto-graded quizzes become available in the LMS after a student has completed the assigned readings that accompany each quiz.

-auto-graded quizzes become available in the LMS after a student has completed the assigned readings that accompany each quiz. -students taking online classes are required to use the discussion board each week to comment on the readings and reply to three classmates' comments.

A gigabyte equals approximately one ________ bytes. -billion -million -thousand -trillion

-billion

A ________ is the smallest unit of data that a computer can process. -binary -pixel -bit -byte

-bit

Since its radio waves pass through walls or desktops, ________-capable devices are very popular. -fiber optic -microwave -bluetooth -infrared

-bluetooth

A channel over which information flows inside a digital device is called a ________. -RAM -Processor -bus -Hard Drive

-bus

Mary Parker Follett defines the elements of a successful business as: -clarity and top-down direction -competence and expertise -observation and awareness of value -specialization and division of labor

-competence and expertise

A site on the Windows operating system where you can uninstall programs, adjust settings, and manage tasks is the ________. -download manager -memory management -control panel -device manager

-control panel

Which of the following statements best defines the purpose of data analytics? -organizations use data analytics to build master systems that integrate individual data systems -data analytics uses algorithms to perform tasks from data processing to automation -organizations view data analytics as an essential characteristic of their management information systems -data analytics helps increase organizational performance by drawing meaning from large amounts of data

-data analytics helps increase organizational performance by drawing meaning from large amounts of data

What type of system is used to assist with processes that rely on a large number of inputs that frequently change? -decision support system -supply chain management system -employee scheduling software -mainframe client support servers

-decision support system

How is the screen size of a laptop computer measured? -diagonally from left corner to right corner -top to bottom across the center of the screen -left to right across the center of the screen -Width of the screen multiplied by length of the screen.

-diagonally from left corner to right corner

What was the driving principle behind McGregor's Theory X? -employees are capable of working without constant supervision -managers should focus on the prosperity of the company. -employees need close supervision -increases (and decreases) in lighting affect employee productivity

-employees need close supervision

The machine cycle consists of which four steps? -fetch, decode, execute, and store -fetch, decode, execute, and calculate -fetch, decode, execute, and print -decode, calculate, store, and print

-fetch, decode, execute, and store

Although Miguel does not want to give up the option to work from both home and office, he's starting to feel his personal and work lives blending together, and not in a good way. What are some strategies he should try to improve his work-life balance? (select all that apply) -when at the office Miguel can break for informal chats to colleagues in person and on video chat or phone when he's home. At the end of the day he should take time to wind down and get enough rest -wherever he is, Miguel should plan his day accordingly to achievable priorities. A first step may be scheduling a specific time or responding to messages and calls -he should include both personal and business goals on his office calendar to make sure not to miss something. He also can speak to a manager about his workload -Miguel can create a physical work-life boundary by moving to the office exclusively. Also, he can be sure not to respond to any business requests outside of work hours.

-he should include both personal and business goals on his office calendar to make sure not to miss something. He also can speak to a manager about his workload -Miguel can create a physical work-life boundary by moving to the office exclusively. Also, he can be sure not to respond to any business requests outside of work hours.

Josh is taking an Intro to Computers course and needs to use Microsoft Office to complete a variety of assignments. He has purchased the software, now he must ________ it so he can start his assignments. -program -boot -install -uninstall

-install

Which of the following represents the least amount of storage? -kilobyte -gigahertz -megabyte -gigabyte

-kilobyte

A mobile hinged computer with an integrated keyboard that uses a full operating system is called a notebook or a ________ computer. -laptop -desktop -server -phablet

-laptop

Which of the following is a strength of the Windows platform? (select all that apply) -less susceptible to viruses than the Mac OS -most widely used OS in smartphones -most widely used OS in laptops, desktops, usually leading to lower prices -is fully compatible with Mac OS X

-less susceptible to viruses than the Mac OS -most widely used OS in laptops, desktops, usually leading to lower prices -is fully compatible with Mac OS X

According to Fredrick Taylor, the purpose of management is to: -find the best employee for the job -work as hard as employees do -make the business as prosperous as possible -ensure employment that would improve society

-make the business as prosperous as possible

A megabyte equals approximately one ________ bytes? -billion -thousand -million -trillion

-million

Which of the following is a strength of the Android platform? -owned by Microsoft corporation -most widely used OS for smartphones and tablets -most widely used OS for laptops and desktops -used on most iPhones

-most widely used OS for smartphones and tablets

What did Henri Foyal consider to be the main roles or responsibilities of a manager? -planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling processes -developing principles of administration and directing their application -hiring, training, leading, disciplining, and firing staff as needed -analyzing requirements and making necessary changes to operations

-planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling processes

Which type of touchscreen uses a single metallic-coated panel and uses electricity to calculate touch points? -infrared -magnetic -resistive -projective capacitive

-projective capacitive

Remote desktop software: -provides access to all networked devices from a separate computer -is a market leader in surveillance technology -uses the same technology as an internet filter -is as susceptible to abuse as employee monitoring softwares

-provides access to all networked devices from a separate computer

An electrical company has to decide to open a new location in California. While It will be relocating a small percentage of executives to this new location, most employees will need to be hired from the local area. The company uses its human resource information system to sort resumes based on key works used to decribe skills, college attended, and number of years' experience. Any resumes that d not fit within these parameters are not scheduled for in-person interviews. What functions is this HR management system helping the company perform? -recruiting -compensation -scheduling -forecasting

-recruiting

Smaller businesses are able to get the benefits of an enterprise resource (ERP) system through -significant investments in their IT budgets -scalable cloud-based ERP systems -performing all the functions that an enterprise resource system encompasses -partnering with businesses with similar business plans

-scalable cloud-based ERP systems

Select all technology options for video conferencing from the following list. (select all that apply) -zoom and Webex on a desktop computer -systems with cameras, microphones, and dedicated internet connections -FaceTime and sky on a mobile phone -snapchat and YouTube on a tablet

-snapchat and YouTube on a tablet

Cloud computing can best be described as: -avoiding issues with the internet to store data -using the internet to store and access resources -setting up a private server on the internet -computing data analyses in the cloud

-using the internet to store and access resources

Important considerations when purchasing a new tablet computer include which three items? -the amount of RAM it has. -the size of its screen. -the amount of storage it has. -whether the tablet has an optical drive installed.

-whether the tablet has an optical drive installed.

The maximum number of bits per CPU instruction during one machine cycle is ________. -pipelining -access time -word size -processing

-word size

Place the following steps in order for the process of uninstalling a program from a Chromebook. -Select Uninstall or Remove from Chrome. -Right-click the unwanted app. -Click the Launcher (circle icon). -Click Remove.

1. Click the Launcher (circle icon) 2. Right- click the unwanted app 3. select uninstall or remove from chrome 4. Click remove

Match the computer styles with its features. All-in-one computer Laptop computer Desktop computer Tablet computer -not mobile, but allows for relatively easy upgrade and expansion -clamshell (hinged) type computer -not mobile, but since most of it's components are housed behind the monitor it takes relatively little space on your desk -highly mobile—you can use it while standing or walking around

All-in-one computer-not mobile, but allows for relatively easy upgrade and expansion Laptop computer-clamshell (hinged) type computer Desktop computer-not mobile, but since most of it's components are housed behind the monitor it takes relatively little space on your desk Tablet computer-highly mobile—you can use it while standing or walking around

Match the cache. L1 cache Disk cache L3 cache -memory located directly on the processor itself -memory located adjacent to the processor -memory used to increase a hard drive's efficiency

Disk cache--memory located directly on the processor itself L1 cache--memory located adjacent to the processor L3 cache--memory used to increase a hard drive's efficiency