Question 1

A common type of minicomputer is a server and is used for managing internal company applications, networks, and websites.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

System software controls how the various technology tools work together along with the application software. System software includes both operating system software and utility software.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Define the relationship between operating system software and utility software.

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Operating system software controls the a...

Question 4

What is a CPU?

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A)   The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software)  instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together
B)   The computer's main memory, which consists of the random access memory (RAM) , cache memory, and the read-only memory (ROM)  that is directly accessible to the central processing unit (CPU) 
C)   Equipment designed to store large volumes of data for long-term storage
D)   Equipment used to capture information and commandsE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

What is system software?

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A)   Controls how the various technology tools work together along with the application software
B)   Controls the application software and manages how the hardware devices work together
C)   Provides additional functionality to the operating system
D)   Used for specific information processing needs, including payroll, customer relationship management, project management, training, and many othersE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following represents megahertz?

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A)   The number of millions of CPU cycles per second
B)   The number of billions of CPU cycles per second
C)   A type of CPU that can recognize as many as 100 or more instructions, enough to carry out most computations directly
D)   Limit the number of instructions the CPU can execute to increase processing speedE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

An input device is equipment used to capture information and commands.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Megahertz is the number of billions of CPU cycles per second.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Application service provider licenses specialty software paid for on a license basis or per-use basis or usage-based licensing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is a computer that sits on, next to, or under a user's desk and is too large to carry around?

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A)   Tablet
B)   Desktop computer
C)   Workstation
D)   MinicomputerE) A) and C)
F) None of the above B

Question 11

A minicomputer is designed to meet the computing needs of several people simultaneously in a small to medium-size business environment.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 12

Volatility is a protected memory space created by the CPU allowing the computer to create virtual machines.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Volatility refers to a device's ability to function with or without power. RAM is volatile, meaning it must have constant power to function; its contents are lost when the computer's electric supply fails.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A computer is an electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept, manipulate, and store data.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An input device is equipment used to see, hear, or otherwise accept the results of information processing requests.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 16

What is the computer's main memory, which consists of the random access memory (RAM) , cache memory, and read-only memory (ROM)  that is directly accessible to the CPU?

Accepted Answer

A)   CPU
B)   Control unit
C)   Secondary storage
D)   Primary storageE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

A disk image organizes information on a hard disk in the most efficient way.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Disk optimization software helps save information if a computer crashes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Utility software provides additional functionality to the operating system. Utility software includes antivirus software, screen savers, and anti-spam software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Course management software occurs when the software vendor releases updates to software to fix problems or enhance features.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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A common type of minicomputer is a server and is used for managing internal company applications, networks, and websites.

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System software controls how the various technology tools work together along with the application software. System software includes both operating system software and utility software.

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Define the relationship between operating system software and utility software.

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What is a CPU?

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What is system software?

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Which of the following represents megahertz?

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An input device is equipment used to capture information and commands.

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Megahertz is the number of billions of CPU cycles per second.

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Application service provider licenses specialty software paid for on a license basis or per-use basis or usage-based licensing.

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What is a computer that sits on, next to, or under a user's desk and is too large to carry around?

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A minicomputer is designed to meet the computing needs of several people simultaneously in a small to medium-size business environment.

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Volatility is a protected memory space created by the CPU allowing the computer to create virtual machines.

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Volatility refers to a device's ability to function with or without power. RAM is volatile, meaning it must have constant power to function; its contents are lost when the computer's electric supply fails.

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A computer is an electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept, manipulate, and store data.

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An input device is equipment used to see, hear, or otherwise accept the results of information processing requests.

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What is the computer's main memory, which consists of the random access memory (RAM) , cache memory, and read-only memory (ROM) that is directly accessible to the CPU?

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A disk image organizes information on a hard disk in the most efficient way.

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Disk optimization software helps save information if a computer crashes.

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Utility software provides additional functionality to the operating system. Utility software includes antivirus software, screen savers, and anti-spam software.

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Course management software occurs when the software vendor releases updates to software to fix problems or enhance features.

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