MIS Exam 2 Review Parts 1-5
________ is a popular mobile client worldwide, but not so much in North America. A) Windows B) Linux C) Blackberry OS D) Symbian
Symbian
Virtual reality uses ________ to create a completely immersive experience for the user. A) a strong sense of presence B) mixed reality C) augmented reality D) glasses
Augmented Reality
If you purchased a pair of glasses that showed you virtual arrows on the street so you know when to turn, the glasses use ________. A) Mixed reality B) Virtual reality C) A sense of presence D) Augmented reality
Augmented reality
All of the following items make a phone "smart" EXCEPT ________. A) Internet access B) bigger screen C) lots of processing power D) Wi-Fi connected
Bigger screen
Computers represent data using binary digits called ________. A) dots B) pixels C) tags D) bits
Bits
Bits are grouped into 8-bit chunks called ________. A) kilobytes B) megabytes C) bytes D) terabytes
Bytes
The ________ selects instructions, processes them, performs arithmetic and logical comparisons, and stores results of operations in memory. A) hard disk B) random access memory (RAM) C) plotter D) central processing unit (CPU)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
In a database, bytes are grouped into ________. A) tables B) columns C) records D) rows
Columns
A ________ is a self-describing collection of integrated records. A) database B) dataspace C) dataflow D) datasheet
Database
Open source succeeds because ________. A) It is free B) people are tired of Microsoft C) It is easy to use D) of collaboration
Of collaboration
McCann Systems, a leading IT firm, develops a customized billing software to meet the needs of its individual customers. In this case, the software developed by the firm is referred to as a(n) ________. A) vertical-market application software B) open source software C) horizontal-market application software D) application simulation software
Vertical-market application software
3D printing is only creates using plastic material. True/False
False
A hard drive is much faster than a solid-state storage device. True/False
False
A server farm can process only one service request per minute True/False
False
A terabyte is a larger unit than a petabyte. True/False
False
A virtual machine does not have a disk space. True/False
False
Although an operating system does a lot of application-specific work, it does little to make the computer usable. True/False
False
Android is licensed by Windows. True/False
False
Any programmer or student can access and alter the source code of a closed source project. True/False
False
Both client and server computers must use the same operating system. True/False
False
Consumers like smart devices but will not pay a premium for them. True/False
False
Databases are static and it is only the information systems that change. True/False
False
Firefox, Chrome, Opera, and Edge (formerly Internet Explorer) are examples of thick-client applications. True/False
False
Google is a database that is used by Facebook and Twitter. True/False
False
Main memory is also called read-only memory. True/False
False
Microsoft Access and Microsoft Word are examples of thin-client applications.
False
Modifications to the source code of an open source project cannot be added to the project. True/False
False
One gigabyte is equivalent to 1,024 terabytes. True/False
False
Optical disks are non-portable storage devices. True/False
False
Source code can only be viewed on closed source projects. True/False
False
The central processing unit (CPU) of a computer reads data and instructions only from a read-only memory. True/False
False
The speed and costs of central processing units are the same across multiple hardware vendors. True/False
False
There are no self-driving cars on the road today. True/False
False
There are two types of application programs: native and non-native. True/False
False
Which of the following is most likely to be an advantage of self-driving cars? A) More insurance policies will be taken. B) Fewer cars will be shared by family members. C) Fewer accidents will occur. D) More auto loans will be taken.
Fewer accidents will occur
In a database, columns are also called ________. A) records B) files C) fields D) tables
Fields
In a database, a table is also called a ________. A) matrix B) file C) field D) record
File
________ is a type of computer software that is installed into devices such as printers, print servers, and various types of communication devices. A) Slate B) Server farm C) Freeware D) Firmware
Firmware
In a database, columns that are keys of a different table than the one in which they reside are known as ________ keys. A) Candidate B) Alternate C) Relational D) Foreign
Foreign
The speed of a central processing unit (CPU) is expressed in cycles called ________. A) hertz B) bytes C) pixels D) bits
Hertz
________ software provides capabilities that are common across all organizations and industries. A) Horizontal-market application B) Vertical-market application C) Off-the-shelf with alterations D) Custom-developed
Horizontal-market application
The ________ refers to the idea in which objects are becoming connected to the Internet so that they can interact with other devices, applications, or services. A) server farm B) Symbian C) Premium Internet D) Internet of Things
Internet of Things
Which of the following statements is TRUE of an operating system? A) It comes in particular versions that are written for particular types of hardware. B) It does a lot of application-specific work. C) It does only little or no memory management. D) It has to be the same across all computers in a network in order to process application programs.
It comes in particular versions that are written for particular types of hardware.
Which of the following best describes a byte in a database? A) It is a group of rows. B) It is a group of columns. C) It is a character of data. D) It is a collection of data.
It is a character of data
Which of the following statements is TRUE of a server? A) It creates a backup of all information within a system. B) It supports processing requests from remote computers C) It stores the results of computations in the main memory D) It provides access only for one user at a time.
It supports processing requests from remote computers.
The memory of a device is said to be nonvolatile if ________ when the system is restarted. A) a new memory is replicated B) the memory becomes unusable C) its contents are retained D) its contents are destroyed
Its contents are retained
In a database, a column or group of columns that identifies a unique row in a table is known as a ________. A) key B) field C) file D) record
Key
A ________ is a collection of 1,024 bytes. A) megabyte B) kilobyte C) terabyte D) gigabyte
Kilobyte
Which of the following is an open-source operating system? A) Mac OS B) Linux C) Windows D) Unisys
Linux
All of the following hardware is a type of tablet EXCEPT ________. A) Surface B) iPad C) Mac Pro D) Nexus
Mac Pro
Which of the following is an example of nonvolatile memory? A) magnetic disk B) RAM drive C) main memory D) cache memory
Magnetic disk
One ________ is equivalent to 1,024 kilobytes. A) gigabyte B) terabyte C) bit D) megabyte
Megabyte
Which of the following is most likely to be a disadvantage of self-driving cars? A) More people will use cars and avoid planes or trains. B) There will be more accidents. C) More parking lots will have to be built. D) There will be more stress during commute.
More people will use cars and avoid planes or trains.
________ are programs that are written to use a particular operating system. A) Vertical-market applications B) Web applications C) Native applications D) Thin-client applications
Native applications
Which of the following refers to software that is developed for a specific and unique need? A) simulation software B) one-of-a-kind application software C) open source software D) horizontal-market application software
One-of-a-kind application software
A(n) ________ is a program that controls a computer's resources. A) data bus B) central processing unit C) operating system D) cache
Operating system
A ________ combines the functionality of a smartphone with a screen the size of a tablet. A) server B) phablet C) mini tablet D) small laptop
Phablet
________ computers have four central processing units (CPUs). A) Tetra-processor B) Dual-processor C) Tri-processor D) Quad-processor
Quad-processor
In a database, rows are also called ________. A) fields B) tables C) files D) records
Records
Which of the following is an international standard language for querying databases? A) SQL B) C++ C) Python D) Visual Basic
SQL
A ________ is used to receive and process thousands of requests from a large number of users. A) Client computer B) Cache memory C) Server farm D) Stand-alone server
Server farm
________ is a computer code that is written by humans and understandable by humans. A) Overhead code B) Source code C) Bar code D) Machine code
Source code
The purpose of a database is to ________. A) store lists of data involving multiple themes B) design the source code for computer programs C) describe and build computer architectures D) test and troubleshoot newly installed software
Store lists of data involving multiple themes
In a database, a group of similar rows is called a ________. A) Table B) record C) matrix D) Field
Table
One ________ is equivalent to 1,024 gigabytes. A) petabyte B) terabyte C) megabyte D) kilobyte
Terabyte
Which of the following is an advantage of custom-developed software? A) They are easier to develop than using horizontal applications. B) They need not be adapted to changing needs. C) They can be tailored according to an organization's requirements. D) They are less expensive than off-the-shelf software.
They can be tailored according to an organization's' requirements.
Which of the following statements is TRUE of thick-client applications? A) They mostly run on a single operating system. B) They do not need a server connection to run. C) They are application programs that need not be preinstalled on the client computer. D) They require nothing more than a browser to function.
They mostly run on a single operating system
Application programs that run within a browser, without the need to be preinstalled on client computers, are referred to as ________. A) native applications B) thick-client applications C) desktop programs D) thin-client applications
Thin-client applications
3D printing is a major disruptive force. True/False
True
A bit is either a zero or a one. True/False
True
A computer's performance depends on the speed of its central processing unit (CPU). True/False
True
A host operating system controls the activities of the virtual machines it hosts. True/False
True
A specification that a computing device has 100 million bytes of memory means that the device could hold up to 100 million characters. True/False
True
An e-book reader is considered a type of tablet. True/False
True
An exabyte is equivalent to 1,024 petabytes. True/False
True
Application programs can be processed by both clients and servers. True/False
True
Because digital reality is still evolving, it is difficult to know how it will be used in the future. True/False
True
Computer hardware consists of electronic components that input, process, output, and store data. True/False
True
Databases are required to keep track of lists with multiple themes. True/False
True
High-end computers can have as many as 16 central processing units. True/False
True
Macintosh (MAC) computers only run the macOS operating system. True/False
True
Magnetic and optical disks are examples of nonvolatile memory. True/False
True
Modifying an existing firmware requires knowledge of special programs and techniques. True/False
True
Objects connected to a network can share data with any other application, device, or service. True/False
True
Objects that are connected to the Internet are increasingly being embedded with hardware capable of sensing, processing, and transmitting data. True/False
True
Open source software is typically free, modifiable, and its source code is publicly available. True/False
True
Saving one's work frequently is advised to tackle the issue of memory volatility. True/False
True
Solid-state storage is much faster than magnetic storage. True/False
True
Some computers have two or more central processing units (CPUs). True/False
True
The central processing unit is referred to as the brain of a computer. True/False
True
The internet of things using smart devices can help corporations use less energy. True/False
True
USB flash drives are used to back up data and transfer it from one computer to another. True/False
True
A dual-processor computer has ________ CPUs. A) four B) eight C) two D) sixteen
Two
Howie is a business analyst who is given access to the database of a product prior to its launch. He needs to understand the data presented and take appropriate action. Which of the following is Howie most likely to do? A) send the database back to the source to interpret the data B) use the data present in the database in its raw format C) use SQL or graphical tools to query the database D) encrypt the data to secure the product's authenticity
Use SQL or graphical tools to query the database
When individuals buy a computer program, they buy a license to ________. A) modify the features of the program B) convert the program into open source software C) use the program D) sell the program
Use the program
Host operating systems that run one or more operating systems as applications are referred to as ________. A) server operating systems B) server farms C) virtual machines D) application programs
Virtual machines
________ is the process by which one physical computer hosts many different virtual computers within it. A) License sharing B) Virtualization C) Cloud computing D) Machine coding
Virtualization
A device's cache and main memory are ________. A) nonperishable B) stable C) volatile D) nonvolatile
Volatile
If the contents of a device are lost when the power is turned off, the memory of the device is said to be ________. A) discrete B) nonvolatile C) random D) volatile
Volatile
Which of the following is the most widely used operating system in business? A) Mac OS B) Windows C) Linux D) Unix
Windows