To carry computer data over the long haul, WANs need to have a(n)________in
multiple towns and cities.
A) router
B) POP
C) hub
D) ISP
Which of the following keys is an example of a modifier key?
A) Esc
B) Ctrl
C) Up arrow
D) Home
The CPU is often referred to as the_____of the computer.
A) core
B) heart
C) soul
D) brain
Software Architect
A) Installs, maintains, and supports the operating system
B) Challenged to create new, cutting-edge technologies
Decisions related to an organization’s overall goals and direction are
called_________________________decisions.
A) tactical
B) strategic
C) operational
D) future
Which of the following Boolean search operators is most similar in meaning to the
inclusion operator?
A) OR
B) AND
C) LIKE
D) NOT
The purpose of customer relationship management (CRM) software is to:
A) automate billing and collection services.
B) provide a secure online shopping experience.
C) pursue a new customer base by analyzing national consumer behavior.
D) keep track of an organization’s interactions with its customers and retain those
customers.
Spell checking a document is an example of the computer’s ability to perform
the function.
A) processing
B) storage
C) input
D) output
HTML is writ ten in:
A) C++.
B) pseudocode.
C) JavaScript.
D) plain text.
All of the following are true about embedded operating systems EXCEPT:
A) they are designed to be used as a supplement to traditional operating systems.
B) examples currently in use include Windows CE and Symbian OS.
C) they are very compact and efficient.
D) they are used in PDAs and cell phones.
Distributed structure
A) Offers one standardized technology package
B) Integrates multiple enterprise systems
C) Comprised of hardware, software, data, people, and procedures
D) Allows a business to integrate information and applications on a company-wide
basis
E) Permits users to customize technology tools
The design phase of the SDLC is concerned with:
A) a requirements analysis document.
B) how the new system should work.
C) deciding whether to buy or build the new system.
D) the delivery of the actual software, whether developed in-house or purchased outside
the company.
What of the following is the crucial difference between unsolicited postal advertising
and spam?
A) With postal advertising, the recipient pays for the postage; with spam, the advertiser
pays for the postage.
B) With postal advertising, the advertiser pays for the postage; with spam, the recipient
pays for the postage.
C) Spam is not as bulky.
D) There is no difference.
Most software licenses included with programs that you purchase give you the right to
install the program on:
A) any of your classmates’ computers because it will be used for educational purposes.
B) one computer.
C) all the computers in your office.
D) all the computers you have in your home.
AOL is an example of an online service provider and is considered
a(n)________organization that provides a proprietary network offering services to
subscribers.
A) educational
B) for-profit
C) non-profit
D) governmental
Which of the following is NOT a computer skill set that is attractive to employers?
A) Spreadsheet analysis
B) Database software
C) Firmware programming
D) Presentation software
ES
A) Information system that deals with skilled knowledge in an area
B) System that handles an organization’s day-to-day accounting needs
Which of the following is the build-or-buy decision?
A) Should the new system be developed in-house or purchased from an outside vendor?
B) Should we purchase new hardware and upgrade the existing system or buy a new
one?
C) Should the old system be rebuilt and hardware upgraded or should new hardware
be bought?
D) Should the new system be built on top of the existing system or should it be
removed?
Programs that are designed for specialized fields or the business market are known as
applications.
A) single-market
B) horizontal
C) dedicated services
D) tailor-made
Users connect to networks on PCs called:
A) clients.
B) remote users.
C) resources.
D) requesters.
DFD
A) Figure showing the movement of data through the system
B) Involves creating a small scale system mock-up
DBMS
The principles of systems engineering are useful for all of the following EXCEPT:
A) systems analysis.
C) project management.
B) software development.
D) program development.
In most cases, the degree required for an entry-level programming position is a:
A) master’s degree.
B) bachelor’s degree.
C) high school diploma.
D) doctoral degree.
_______level languages eliminate the need for programmers to understand the
intimate details of how the computer processes data.
In the European Union, a basic human rights declaration grants citizens all of the
following privacy rights EXCEPT the right to:
A) know what information is being collected and how it will be used.
B) be informed of the sale of personal information from one marketing company to
another.
C) request personal information be removed from a marketing database.
D) choose whether or not to divulge requested information.
A network database is one in which the structure is in the form of a:
A) zigzag.
B) lattice.
C) triangle.
D) straight line.
Which of the following occupations applies an interdisciplinary approach to creating
and maintaining quality systems?
A) Systems analysis
B) Systems engineering
C) Computer programming
D) Software engineering
Despite the success of Windows, which of the following operating systems has a strong
demand for skilled workers?
A) PERT
B) AJAX
C) Mac OS
D) Linux
Which of the following software solutions is usually the most expensive but provides
the strictest control over its development?
A) Off-the-shelf software
B) Externally contracted software
C) Internally developed software
D) Outsourced software
The bandwidth of a digital signal is measured in:
A) bits per second (bps).
B) hertz (Hz).
C) cycles per second (cps).
D) characters per second (cps).
Which of the following is the purpose of information hiding in software development?
A) It prevents data from being inadvertently destroyed during execution of a program.
B) It frees the programmer from dealing with hardware issues such as memory
management.
C) It allows one programmer to use a module written by another without having to be
concerned with its inner details.
D) It protects source code from the eyes of competitors.
ROI or return on investment is_____________________________.
A) evaluating the amount of money invested in the system versus what it produces in
return
B) a measure of the overall financial yield at the end of the system’s lifetime
C) usually requested by managers before the money is provided for the project
D) All of the above
The____________operating system focuses on ease of use, multimedia,
application compatibility, and increased security.
The_________language was used heavily until the mid-1990s as the language of choice
for the Department of Defense.
________is Internet software that is created by an advertising agency to collect
information about the user’s Internet habits or to encourage the user to purchase a
product.
Fiber-optic
A) Transmits via beams of light through the air
B) Transmits via thin strands of glass or plastic
Hyperlinks that no longer work and Web pages that have been removed or
restructured result in_________ .
Personal productivity program
A) Application programs such as personal finance
B) Personal desktop publishing, image-editing, and three-dimensional representation
programs
C) Professional desktop publishing, image-editing, and three-dimensional
representation programs
Podcasts files are released periodically by means of Web syndication, a delivery method
that makes use of_________ .
The standards that allow network-connected devices to communicate with each other
are called__________.
Another name for a personal area network (PAN) is_________.
Microwave
The________divide is the disparity in computer ownership and Internet access.
In a newsgroup, a(n)_______is a series of articles that offers a continuing commentary
on the same general subject.
A(n)______is a pointing device in which the user moves a rotating ball to
manipulate the on-screen cursor.
To_____________an application deletes all of the application’s files from your hard
disk.
A machine cycle includes the instruction cycle and the______cycle.