A decision support system enables managers to retrieve information that can NOT be
supplied by fixed, predefined MIS reports.
Internet ad networks do NOT use cookies to track users’ browsing actions.
The bus used for video and graphics displays is known as the AGP or Accelerated
Graphics Port.
A DAC is a peripheral device that contains the circuitry to convert a digital signal to
analog.
Secondary storage devices are only integrated in the computer system.
When using infrared, both the transmitting and receiving devices must be in line of
sight or the signal is lost.
An image-editing program is an example of multimedia and graphics software.
The second part of a complete URL specifies the domain name.
A point of presence is a LAN network connection point.
The new Bluetooth 3.0 standard can accommodate data transfer rates of up to 28 Mbps.
A disadvantage of systems engineering is that students do NOT learn project
management.
Fiber-optic cable can carry more data without loss of signal for longer distances than
coaxial cable.
Outsourcing is the real and only reason for eliminating many jobs.
A portal is a gateway that provides a conveniently organized subject guide to Internet
content.
TCP stands for Transmission Control Procedures.
The latest version of Windows CE adds support for Code Division Multiple Access as
well as more screen resolutions.
The third part of a complete URL specifies the location of the document on the server.
BMP is a standard format developed for UNIX systems.
Machine language consists of binary numbers-0s and 1s.
It is not necessary to provide documentation in large projects as the sections are self
explanatory.
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, IT professionals will continue to be in
high demand for years to come.
Supercomputers are ultrafast systems that can process at a speed of over one
petaflop-over one million billion calculations per second.
Joint application development is a development method that involves the end user in the
planning stage.
Natural language is the everyday language that people speak.
HDSL has bandwidth of 1.544 Mbps for both uploads and downloads.
Computer manufacturers are increasing numbers of USB ports because of their
convenience and versatility.
Network administrators support computer networks.
The TIFF file format is used in publishing and has the ability to capture as much image
detail as is
possible.
The modules of an integrated program are available separately.
Accessing data from a hard disk is much faster than accessing it from RAM memory.
A modern way to send spam is through a botnet.
EPROM can only be rewritten twice.
Android is the operating system for mobile devices created by Google.
All video file formats use codec techniques.
A wireless access point is commonly used as a bridge between a wireless and a wired
network.
Globalization refers to conducting business internationally where the transaction of
goods and services is transparent to the local consumer.
ERP software consolidates various enterprise functions into a single computer system.
How is the waterfall model used in systems analysis?
A) It describes the flow of information from one phase of the cycle to the next.
B) It provides a framework for documentation needed at each step of the life cycle.
C) It develops a hierarchy of responsibility for employees working on the project.
D) It provides a mechanism for returning to an earlier phase of the SDLC if problems
occur.
The maximum distance for microwaves is about___________
A) 10
B) 100
C) 30
D) 1
The smallest unit of data that you can work with is a:
A) record.
B) byte.
C) field.
D) bit.
_______have the portability of a notebook but not the functionality.
A) Netbooks
B) Tablets
C) Laptops
D) Minibooks
Which of the following type of graphic format uses lossless compression?
A) BMP
B) JPEG
C) GIF
D) PNG
A data warehouse that supports a single division instead of the entire enterprise is
known as a:
A) minimart.
B) subwarehouse.
C) data mart.
D) fractional warehouse.
Which of the following is NOT true about open source software?
A) Devices, such as TiVo and Amazon Kindle, use Linux-based OSs.
B) The basic code is free.
C) Its popularity is declining.
D) None of the above.
Which of the following computers would be used in a large corporation to complete
huge processing needs, such as airline reservations?
A) Supercomputer
B) Minicomputer
C) Mainframe
D) Server
Which of the following operating systems first offered preemptive multitasking to the
user?
A) Macintosh OS X
B) Microsoft Windows 2000
C) Linux
D) UNIX
Which of the following open source audio file format is faster and requires less space
than MP3 files?
A) MINI
B) Matroska
C) Ogg Vorbis
D) AU
A(n)___________analysis examines the gains and losses associated with a project.
A) design
B) fiscal
C) cost-benefit
D) economic
The Internet is a(n)__________whereas the Web is a(n)_________.
A) information resource; physical connection
B) physical resources, URLs
C) collection of servers; network connections
D) network of hardware; Internet information resource
Education for traditional IT careers has been divided between how many very different
majors?
A) 5
B) 4
C) 2
D) 3
_________key encryption requires that the receiver obtain the key to decrypt the
message.
A) Symmetric
B) Digital certificate
C) Digital signature
D) Asymmetric
MIS
A) Computer-based system that generates predefined reports for management
B) System used by top management to make strategic decisions
C) System used to create simulations and ask what-if questions
Each phase of the SDLC is intended to address key issues and produce:
A) requirements.
B) deliverables.
C) incremental budgets.
D) test plans.
The computer function in which processed data is displayed is known as:
A) storage.
B) processing.
C) input.
D) output.
A laser printer is a high-resolution printer that uses which of the following types of
technology?
A) Electrostatic
B) Static
C) Impact
D) Fusion
All of the following are poor choices for a primary key EXCEPT:
A) social security number.
B) customer name.
C) street address.
D) date of birth.
Web browser
A) A text or graphic area that when clicked brings another document into view
B) Software that interprets HTML tags and displays Web pages
C) A hypertext document often written in HTML
The set of programs designed to manage the resources of a computer is the:
A) boot strap set.
B) operating system.
C) utility set.
D) resource manager.
Offering goods for sale and then not delivering them is called:
A) pumping and dumping.
B) rip and tear.
C) salami shaving.
D) rob-n-run.
An entity-relationship diagram depicts which of the following?
A) All of the organizations, departments, users, programs, and data that play a role in
the system and the relationships between them
B) The relationship between the data in the database and the information that is
obtained from it
C) The relationship between the users of the database and their level and role within the
company
D) The relationship between the relevant data types in the system
The last phase of the program development life cycle is concerned with:
A) documentation.
B) designing the solution.
C) coding.
D) implementation and maintenance.
Although introduced in 1995, the USB didn’t become widely used until the release of
the:
A) iPod.
B) iTunes.
C) iMac.
D) Blackberry.
A comparison chart or lookup table, known as a______, tells the processor what key is
being pressed.
A) bus
B) switch
C) character map
D) key matrix
Examples of deficiencies of a current system include which of the following?
A) High operating costs
B) Wasting of resources
C) Slow response time
D) All of the above
_______involves businesses that use the Internet to supply consumers with services,
information, or products.
A) B2B
B) C2C
C) B2C
D) C2B
The________standard is used for Bluetooth technology and has a very short range (up
to 10 meters).
A) 802.11n
B) 802.11g
C) 802.15
D) 802.16
A RFP (request for proposal) and an RFQ (request for quote) are typically used when a
project is:
A) is cancelled.
B) fast tracked.
C) completed in-house.
D) completed via an outside company.
Program
A) Accesses the server but does most of the processing on the data on its own
B) Instructions that tell the computer how to perform a task
A project__________, which is frequently maintained online, is often used to store
project documentation.
The programs that enable a computer to work properly are known
as________ software.
Volunteers have translated versions of_______into dozens of languages,
giving computer users of all types a free alternative to buying traditional OSs.
Palm_________runs on the Palm webOS platform, is used to power Smartphones,
and responds to a multitouch screen.
EBCDIC
A) Uses base 16 characters to represent binary numbers
B) Most widely used character code
C) A character coding method created by IBM and used on its mainframes
D) One quintillion bytes
E) The number system used by computers
Devices that enable computers to connect to a computer network are known
as___________ devices.
The ACM or Association for Computing__________is the oldest scientific
computing society, providing access to computing literature, publications, and special
interest groups.
A(n)____is a software defect or error.
4G wireless technology is expected to be widely released by the year_______.
Windows Office Live and Google Docs are two examples of sites that
offer__________hosted technology.
Handheld devices such as iPhones, which have many of the characteristics of a PDA,
are also called .
Business______________are activities that have an identifiable output and value to
the organization’s customers.
A competitive advantage is a condition that gives companies_________over the
companies it competes with.
A) a superior position
B) parity
C) a lessened disadvantage
D) equal footing
Radio
A) Transmits via microwave relay stations
B) Transmits via RF signals
The Palm series, Apple iPhone, HP iPAQ, and Blackberry Curve are examples of PDAs,
which stands for personal_______ assistants.
You should always carefully read the___________agreement before installing software
to see what warranties and guarantees you are entitled to.
An integrated circuit contains millions of________.