CIS Unit 4: Software and Mobile Applications
A global positioning system (GPS) device uses a(n) ___ to help people find their way around town or more remote areas.
Embedded system
A command-based user interface employs icons and menus that people use to send commands to the computer system.
False
Documentation are sequences of instructions for the computer.
False
Financial management software helps plan, schedule, allocate, and control people and resources needed to complete a project according to a schedule.
False
Information systems that operate within the workgroup sphere of influence of influence support the firm in its interaction with customers, suppliers, shareholders, competitors, special-interest groups, the financial community, and government agencies.
False
Software as a Service refers to the use of computing resources, including software and data storage, on the Internet rather than local computers
False
Software as a Service refers to the use of computing resources, including software and data storage, on the Internet rather than local computers.
False
Systems software consists of programs that help users solve particular computing problem
False
Systems software consists of programs that help users solve particular computing problems.
False
Yahoo has developed its own Linux-based operating system called Chrome OS.
False
___ is an open-source operating system whose source code is freely available to everyone.
Linux
___ is an example of a popular general purpose software suite for personal computer users.
Microsoft office
An operating system with ___ capabilities allows a user to run more than one program concurrently.
Multitasking
Today's mobile phones and some PCs use a touch user interface called a _____ to allow people to control the personal computer.
Natural user interface
What is not true about Open Source Software
Organizations avoid using Open Source Software because it is less reliable
Kendra is taking a class in Finance and she has been asked to give a speech about a case study in which she's been working. She wants to create a set of slides containing a summary of her study notes that she will project on a screen while she's speaking. Which type of personal application software should she use to create her slides?
Presentation graphics
The use of middleware to connect disparate systems has evolved into an approach for developing software and systems called ___.
Service-oriented architecture
___ is a personal application software that includes a wide range of built-in functions for statistical, financial, logical, database, graphics, and date and time calculations.
Spreadsheet
Each programming language has a set of rules called
Syntax
One of the advantages of off-the-self software is that _____
The initial cost is lower because the software firm can spread the development costs over many customers
One advantage of proprietary software versus off-the-self software is that_____
The software provides a company a competitive advantage by solving problems in a unique manner
One advantage of proprietary software versus off-the-shelf software is that ___.
The software provides a company a competitive advantage by solving problems in a unique manner.
A software suite is a collection of single programs packaged together as a bundle and typically include word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and more.
True
An application server provider is a company that can provide the software, support, and computer hardware on which to run the software from the user's facilities over a network.
True
An embedded system is a computer system that is implanted in and dedicated to the control of anther device
True
An operating system is a set of programs that controls the computer hardware and acts as an interface with applications
True
An operating system is a set of programs that controls the computer hardware and acts as interface with applications.
True
Application programs interact with systems software, and the systems software directs computer hardware to perform the necessary tasks.
True
Mac computer users can set up their computer to run both Windows and Mac OS X operating systems by using the dual boot option.
True
Most operating systems support virtual memory, which allocates space on the hard disk to supplement the immediate, functional memory capacity of RAM.
True
Off-the-shelf software is mass-produced by a software vendor to address needs that are common across businesses, organizations, or individuals.
True
Software as a service allows businesses to subscribe to Web-delivered business application software by paying a monthly service charge or a per use fee.
True
The Windows 8 operating system includes a touch interface and displays colorful tiles instead of icons.
True
The operating system converts a basic user request into the set of detailed instructions that the computer hardware requires, thus acting as an intermediary between the application and the hardware.
True
The operating system's application programming interface provides software developers with tools they use to build application software without needing understanding the inner workings of the operating system hardware
True
The operating system's application provides software developers with tools they use to build application software without needing to understand the inner workings of the operating system and hardware.
True
Utility programs help to perform maintenance, correct problems, merge and sort sets of data, keep track of computer jobs, and compress files of data.
True
z/OS from IBM, HP-UX form Hewlett Packard, and Linux are examples of mainframe operating systems.
True
Suppose you wish to run two different operating systems on one computer, you can accomplish it by using ___.
Virtualization software
Suppose you wish to run two different operating systems on one computer, you can accomplish it by using _________
Virtualization software
With ___, a software engineer drags and drops graphical objects such as buttons and menus onto an application form.
Visual programming
An information system that operates in the ___ sphere of influence supports two or more people who work together to achieve a common goal.
Workgroup
MIcroprocessor
a chip that is the master control circuit of a computer
Computer
a machine that can be programmed to control symbols
Minicomputer
a multi-user computer designed to handle hundreds of users at the same time
Computer Programmer
a person who designs, writes and installs computer programs and applications
Mainframe
a powerful, multi-user computer; can support hundreds of thousands of users simultaneously
Work Station
a powerful, single-user computer; more powerful microprocessor than PCs
Operating System
a program that acts as a boundary between a computer user and the computer itself
Personal Computer
a small, single-user computer; used in homes and buisnesses; based on a micrprocessor
Network
a system for communication between 2 or more computers
Linux
a variation of the Unix operating system
you CANNOT boot a computer from ________
a wireless network
Single-User Multi-tasking Operating Systems
allow the user to run several computer applications at the same time
all of the following are examples of activities performed by an operating system EXCEPT
allowing a user to do word processing
Multi-User Operating Systems
allows multiple users to simultaneously use the programs on a single computer
Graphical User Interface
allows user to operate computers without knowing the language used to communicate with an operating system
Single-User Single-Task Operating Systems
allows users to do only one thing at any given time
New cars come with onboard computer that controls anti-lock brakes, air bag deployment, fuel injection. The software is known as
an embedded system
Supercomputer
an extremely fast computer; can perform hundreds of millions of instructions every second
Unix
designed to small, flexible system for use by computer programmers
what is true about low level languages?
efficient use of computing resources, not easy to use for programming
new cars come with an on board computer that control anti-lock brakes, air bag deployment, fuel injection, etc. the software is known as______
embedded system
Suppose your friend, who is a small business owner =, wants to computerize her business functions such as accounting ... she would purchase separate software to meet each functional requirement
false
Windows 10 is an example of application software
false
if 10 users can run programs at the same time on the same computer, it is known as multi-tasking
false
software as a service (SAAS) refers to the use of computing resources, including software and data storage, on the internet rather than local computers.
false
suppose your friend, who is a small business owner, wants to computerize her business functions such as accounting, payroll , and inventory management. she would need to purchase separate software to meet each functional requirement
false
system software consists of programs that help users solve particular computing problems
false
windows 10 is an example of application software
false
proprietary software is mass-produced by software vendors to address needs that are common across businesses, organizations, or individuals
fasle
One of the disadvantages of proprietary software is that ___.
it can take a long time and significant resources to develop the required software features
One of the disadvantages of proprietary software is that _______
it can take a long time and significant resources to develop the required software features
one of the DISADVANTAGES of proprietary software is that
it can take a long time and significant resources to develop the required software features
the _______ is the heart of the operating system and control its most critical processes
kernel
an operating system with ________ capabilities allows a user to run more than one program concurrently
multitasking
what is NOT true about open source software
organizations avoid using open source software because it is less reliable
To develop software you need all these except
personal application software
Software
programs that direct the operation of computers; instructions for a computer
each programming language has a set of rules called
syntax
one of the advantage of off-the-shelf software is that __________
the initial cost is lower because the software firm can spread the development costs over many customers
Hardware
the physical and mechanical components of a computer such as the mouse, monitor, chips,keyboard, etc.
one advantage of a proprietary software versus off-the-shelf software is that_______
the software provides a company a competitive advantage by solving problems in a unique manner
Source Code
the tags and instructions developed by the creator that tell the foundation of the system and how it was created
an embedded system is a computer system that is implanted in and dedicated to the control of another device
true
an operating system is a set of programs that controls the computer hardware and acts as an interface with application
true
Real-Time Operating Systems
used for real-time applications such as thermostats, mobile phones, spacecrafs,etc.
___ is IBM's first 64-bit enterprise operating system that is capable of handling very heavy workloads.
z/OS
All of the following are examples of someone using personal productivity software EXCEPT:
Callie entering a customer's order into a restaurant's ordering system
A friend's computer came with Windows 8 operating system. Which of the following years was the computer most likely bought in?
2012
Which of the following statements is NOT true about a mainframe computer?
A single computer with a single user is typical of a mainframe computer
You cannot boot a computer from ___.
A wireless network
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Allow businesses to subscribe to web delivered software by paying monthly service charge, or a per use fee
software as a service (SAAS)
Allow businesses to subscribe to web delivered software by paying monthly service charge, or a per use fee
All of the following are examples of activities performed by an operating system EXCEPT:
Allowing a user to do word processing
All of the following are examples of activities performed by an operator except
Allowing user to control common computer hardware functional???
New cars come with an onboard computer that controls anti-lock brakes, air bag deployment, fuel injection, etc. The software is known as ___.
An embedded system
