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Describe what the procedural paradigm is used for, and name one advantage and disadvantage. HTML can perform complicated tasks and respond to user actions. Answer: F Each new generation of computers evolved based on changes in the computing power. Answer: […]

The Hollerith Tabulating Machine was developed in response to slow calculation time for the U.S. census. Every Web page has a unique address, called a(n) ______________________________. Answer: URL U.R.L. Uniform resource locator URL (Uniform resource locator) Uniform resource locator (URL) […]

CD and DVD drives are examples of: ____. a. storage devices b. Zip drives c. storage media d. solid stage storage Which of the following is an example of vertical market software? a. payroll c. groupware b. accounting d. patient […]

Data in a descending alphanumeric sort appears as 123 or ABC. A hyperlink can be text or graphics. Answer: T A(n) ____________________ slot is a socket on the motherboard into which you can plug a small circuit board. Answer: expansion […]

Prolog can manipulate facts in several ways without explicit programming. 204.127.129.001 is an example of a(n) ____________________ address. Answer: IP Internet Protocol Graphic artists use paint software to create computer-based graphics. Answer: T A table’s ____________________ order is the order […]

The file ____________________ is useful if you have saved the same file with slightly different file names and you want to tell which is the most recent. The figure above shows a data center. Answer: F A disadvantage of WAP-enabled […]

A surge strip offers an uninterruptible power supply. Deciding how much inventory to stock during the holidays is an example of a structured problem. Answer: F A(n) ____________________ GIF is also called a Web bug. Answer: clear [Ctrl] is an […]

Waveform audio files are more compact than MIDI files. A document that combines the problem statement and algorithm is called a program ____________________. Answer: specification Using technology to work from home or off-site is called ____________________. Answer: telecommuting Answer: F […]

In the above figure, which item indicates the body of the message? a. 1 c. 3 b. 2 d. 4 A company’s percentage of the total market pie is called its ____. a. market share c. MSRP b. VAR d. […]

When you use an ISP to access the Internet, as shown in the above figure, data travels from your local telephone switch through your ISP, then to the Internet. On a Web page, a video that uses the <embed> tag […]

Which of the following is NOT an example of a repetition command? a. FOR c. WHILE b. DO d. GOTO The ability to run different parts of a program simultaneously is called ____. a. GUI b. multithreading c. bootstrapping d. […]

To fulfill several types of requests, including HTTP and FTP, a Web server will use dedicated sockets for each type of request. A network administrator often maintains a company’s Web site. Answer: T An abacus is an example of a […]

Each data storage system contains a storage medium and storage device. In the design phase, there is usually only one way to solve the problems of an IS and meet the system requirements. Answer: F A ____________________/server network consists of […]

A hard disk ____________________ is a flat disk made of aluminum or glass and coated with magnetic iron oxide particles. During the ____________________ phase of a system, day-to-day operations of the system are evaluated and corrections and upgrades are made […]

A(n) ____-length field expands to fit the data entered, up to a maximum number of characters. a. fixed c. maximum b. variable d. flexible Windows Media Player uses ____ to customize screensavers. a. skins c. the Control Panel b. system […]

A major function of information systems is to help people make decisions in response to a problem. Describe and give an example of each of the three types of problems: structured, semistructured, and unstructured. Answer: Structured: Routine problems with solutions […]

A denial-of-service attack disables your antivirus software on your computer. A digital camera is a type of peripheral device. Answer: T A disadvantage of using a job search agent is that you have to be online while it works. Answer: […]

Which of the following is NOT true about Ethernet technology? a. CSMA/CD protocol detects collisions and resets the network. c. Ethernets are difficult to implement and maintain. b. Ethernets are the standard for wired networks. d. Most Ethernet hubs serve […]

The figure above represents an example of a repetition control structure. A(n) ____________________ system is hardware and software sold to be a complete IS. Answer: turnkey turn key Answer: F Lab tests called ____________________ are performed to gauge overall processor […]

The idea of hypertext evolved after the creation of the Web. Data and program instructions can be stored in ____________________ memory when RAM space is exceeded. Answer: virtual Bob Metcalfe called his plan for transporting data over a network of […]

Access time for a personal computer’s storage device is measured in ____. a. gigabytes b. megabytes c. milliseconds d. nanoseconds In a Prolog program, a(n) ____ is a general statement about the relationship between facts. a. attribute c. statement b. […]

Increased security features is an important reason to upgrade your browser. During ____________________ program execution, the computer performs each instruction in the order it appears. Answer: sequential VBScript allows a Web designer to embed simple program instructions into the text […]

When a disk is formatted, it is divided into tracks, and each track is divided into wedge-shaped ____________________. Hardware is a set of instructions that tell a computer how to perform a task. Answer: F Analog video retains its image […]

Beta versions of software are often buggy. On average, a programmer can write, test, and document a maximum of 100 lines of code per day. Answer: F A configuration file is the main executable file for a computer program. Answer: […]

Most businesses hire computer programmers to write programs specific to their needs in order to save time and money. The item labeled 3 in the above figure reads and writes the particles that represent data in magnetic storage. Answer: T […]

A temporarily assigned IP address is called a static IP address. Java applets can be programmed to open or modify files on your computer. Answer: F Firewalls are software that prevent unauthorized access to a system. Answer: T The operating […]

A small program stored in ROM that supplies the instructions to start the operating system is called a(n) ____________________ program. A vertical stack of tracks on a hard disk platter is called a cylinder. Answer: T A person-to-person payment is […]

MP3 is a type of audio editing software. A text editor, as shown in the figure above, is a generic word processing tool that can be used to type in program code. Answer: T Describe three considerations for a project […]

What does a Compact Privacy Policy do? a. Blocks a company from installing cookies on your computer. b. Describes how cookie data is used by a Web site. c. Encrypts credit card information in a secure connection. d. Acts as […]

Software that combines word processing and graphic design is called ____ software. a. document production b. desktop publishing c. page authoring d. Office productivity A(n) ____ backup contains a copy of every program, data, and system file on a computer. […]

A basic way to use objects in an OO program is to manipulate them with ____. a. attributes c. classes b. methods d. subclasses Which of the following is NOT true about computer keyboards? a. They are not found on […]

A library’s card catalog is a typical use of a spreadsheet program. Telecommuters tend to be less productive than those on-site. Answer: F Describe some of the threats to computer systems and data that should be considered when developing a […]

In Windows Explorer, the computer’s hierarchy of storage devices and folders is shown in the ____________________ pane. ______________________________ is the company whose processors are the chief competition to Intel’s processors. Answer: AMD Advanced Micro Devices Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) AMD […]

In the above figure, which numbered item is a CompactFlash card? a. 1 c. 3 b. 2 d. 4 In the term CD-R the suffix “R” indicates that the CD is ____. a. read-only b. rewritable c. recordable d. reusable […]

The figure above shows an example of a(n) ____________________. A tape drive has a slow access time because it uses ____________________ access. Answer: sequential Clock speed is measured by the number of cycles per second, and is specified in megabytes […]

Data representation is the conversion of letters, sounds and images to electronic signals. Using a search engine to locate a business’s Web site is a way to avoid fake online storefronts. Answer: T Dithering is a way to increase the […]

Random access devices have the slowest access times. ____________________ processing is a design option where processing tasks are divided among servers and workstations. Answer: Distributed Describe the differences between the following terms and technologies: listservs, Usenet, and chat groups. Answer: […]

Video that starts to play a small segment on your computer while the rest is downloaded to your computer is called ____________________ video. Hard disk speed is sometimes measured in revolutions per minute. Answer: T The Windows Registry is always […]

Tracks and sectors on a disk are each assigned a letter. A CASE tool is software used to document system requirements, diagram current and proposed information systems, schedule development tasks, and develop computer programs. Answer: T Describe some of the […]

SDRAM was developed for use in Nintendo game systems. A(n) ____________________ is a template for a group of objects with similar characteristics. Answer: class Video capturing software allows you to start and stop the transfer, select the frame rate, and […]

Unit A: Computer and Internet Basics TRUE/FALSE 1. LAN stands for Large Area Network, and is another term for the Internet. 2. Software is a computer program that tells the computer how to perform tasks. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: […]

Unit B: Computer Hardware TRUE/FALSE 1. Each data storage system contains a storage medium and storage device. 2. A Zip disk is an example of a storage device. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 36 3. Data representation is the conversion […]

Unit C: Computer Software TRUE/FALSE 1. Hardware is a set of instructions that tell a computer how to perform a task. 2. Video editing systems, calculators, and flight simulators are all examples of computers. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 69 […]

Unit D: Digital Electronics and File Management TRUE/FALSE 1. Data representation is the form in which information is conceived, manipulated, and recorded. 2. A computer is an example of an electronic digital device, meaning that it works with signals such […]

Unit E: Networks and the Internet TRUE/FALSE 1. A communications network is the combination of hardware, software, and links that transport data. 2. Bob Metcalfe first described a communications system model in 1948. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 138 3. […]

Unit F: Data Security TRUE/FALSE 1. Developing steps to recover from a disaster is one step of risk management. 2. MTBF measures the security risks of a computer system. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 176 3. A power spike is […]

Unit G: The Web and E-commerce TRUE/FALSE 1. The Web and the Internet are the same thing. 2. The idea of hypertext evolved after the creation of the Web. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 208 3. Web servers store HTML […]

Unit H: Digital Media TRUE/FALSE 1. Digital cameras often store photos in JPEG or TIFF formats. 2. Digital cameras store images on removable solid-state storage media. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 243 3. In order to use infrared technology to […]

Unit I: Information Systems Basics TRUE/FALSE 1. Tactical planning means anticipating needs for long-range goals. 2. A major function of information systems is to help people make decisions in response to a problem. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 282 3. […]

Unit J: Database Basics TRUE/FALSE 1. A fixed-length field automatically adds blank spaces if the data you enter is shorter than the allocated length. 2. Microsoft Outlook is a computer database. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 310 3. A Rolodex […]

Unit K: Computer Programming Basics TRUE/FALSE 1. BASIC is an example of a low-level language. 2. Progammers disagree on what defines the fourth-generation languages. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 339 3. An assembly language allows programmers to use abbreviated command […]

Unit L: The Computer Industry and Careers TRUE/FALSE 1. Computer historians believe that the Difference Engine contains many of the same concepts that define the modern computer. 2. The Hollerith Tabulating Machine was developed in response to slow calculation time […]