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What external component will allow peripherals to be connected to the system unit and
connect additional input output storage , and communication devices ?
* - ANSWER Ports
Which of the following would be considered hardware ?
- ANSWER Monitor, Central processing unit, Keyboard, Mouse, Processor, Memory
Devices, Printer
This server addresses protocols such as : IMAP , POP3 , SMTP , HTTP , MAPI , and
MIME
- ANSWER eMail server
Which project phase consists of determining the objectives and activities , organizing
the activities , and estimating the time and costs ?
- ANSWER Planning
Which of the following best describes the Internet
- ANSWER The Internet is a global network of networks .
Which of the following best describes the differences between memory and the hard
drive?
- ANSWER Memory stores instructions and data used by programs in the moment ;
whereas a hard drive stores data , pro grams , and files that can be accessed at a future
time .
During which generation did computers begin to see widespread use in business ? * -
ANSWER Third generation
uses the concept of reflection of light through a core made up of glass or plastic . * -
ANSWER Optical wire
Which of the following best describes a hierarchical database format? - ANSWER Data
are modeled using parent - child relationships .
Which of the following statements best describes the difference between information
systems and information technology ?
- ANSWER An information system does not have to use computer hardware ; whereas
information technology requires the use of hardware and software .
,66. The role of a ___________is to respond to requests most typically come from web
browsers , such as HTTP
- ANSWER Web Server
Which of the following statements best defines the CPU ? - ANSWER The CPU controls
the speed at which instructions are retrieved and processed in the computer
In a SQL query , the ____________operation combines two tables together ? -
ANSWER JOIN
Which of the following statements best represents the relevant characteristic of quality
data ?
- ANSWER The data used applies to the question being answered .
__________ is ephemeral , meaning data stored is lost when the computer is powered
off
- ANSWER RAM
A company's ability to recover after a disaster is directly related to which of the following
? - ANSWER Business continuity plan
72. This type of software is made freely available as source code - ANSWER Open
source software
What is the definition of information technology? - ANSWER It is the technology used to
create, maintain, and make information accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibillity of working with routers and switches? -
ANSWER Network Administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? - ANSWER Third
generation
Which low-level language corresponds one to one with assembly?
- ANSWER machine language
What allows an organization to use software through the internet? - ANSWER Saas or
Software as a Service
What is one of IT's role in golobalization?
- ANSWER It allows companies to reach a wider customer base.
Which category of computer has an external flat screen monitor, optical disk drive, and
a large capacity hard drive?
- ANSWER Desktop
, Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? -
ANSWER Spreadsheet program and word processor
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? -
ANSWER External microphone and USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an
organization?
- ANSWER Information system
A website logs the timestamp, location, and browser of every visitor. It then aggregates
this content into peak traffic times and days,minimum and maximum hits for each
country and region, and popularity of certain browsers among visitors. What is the
timestamp considered in this scenerio?
- ANSWER Data
A dept. manager is creating a budget estimate for the upcoming year. The manager
would like to determine whether the data will be available when the decision for the next
year have to be made. Which characteristic of valuable data is the manager
considering?
- ANSWER Timely
Which two are parts of an information system? –
ANSWER Databases and Networks.
What is the difference between processing and storage? - ANSWER Processing
collects and translates data into useful information, while storage places the translated
data in specific locations.
Which is a benefit of multiple interconnected computers (distributed) versus mainframes
or large computers?
- ANSWER Costs for hardware resources are decreased
A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use multiple computers
and multiple platforms without the expense of purchasing multiple computers. -
ANSWER Virtual machines
Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer.
- ANSWER Peer-to-peer
One computer will request information from another computer, which responds with
requested information.
- ANSWER Client-server
Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to
access hardware. - ANSWER Operating System
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