20 Questions
What are the main components of an information system?
People, procedures, software, hardware, data, and the Internet
What is the difference between system software and application software?
System software controls the overall operations of the computer system, while application software performs specific user tasks
What are the three kinds of system software programs?
Operating systems, utilities, and device drivers
How would you categorize general-purpose, specialized, and mobile applications?
Based on their intended use and target audience
What are the five types of personal computers?
Desktops, laptops, tablets, 2-in-1s, and workstations
What does an information system consist of?
People, procedures, software, hardware, data, and the Internet
Which term is synonymous with 'software'?
Programs
What is the main function of system software?
To control and manage hardware devices
What is the difference between a general-purpose application and a specialized application?
General-purpose applications include word processors and spreadsheets, while specialized applications focus on specific disciplines and occupations.
Which type of computer is used in very large corporations?
Supercomputers
The purpose of this book is to help users become highly efficient and effective computer users. Teach how to use: 1. Apps and application ______. 2. Computer ______. Mobile devices. Smartphones. Tablets. Laptops. 3. The ______. Illustrate the impact of technology on privacy and the environment and the role of personal and organizational ethics.
software
The wireless revolution, the Internet, cloud computing, and ______.
IoT
The main components of an information system: people, procedures, ______, hardware, data, and the Internet.
software
The different types of computer hardware, including the system unit, input, output, storage, and ______ devices.
communication
The four types of computers and the five types of personal ______.
computers
Software is another name for programs – in most cases these terms are ______.
interchangeable
System software is a software specially designed to control and manage ______ devices.
hardware
Operating system coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the computer, and runs ______.
applications
Utilities perform specific tasks related to managing computer ______.
resources
Application software is end-user software that allows the user to do specific ______.
tasks
Test your knowledge about information systems, system software, application software, and the Internet with this quiz based on the learning objectives from Chapter 1 of Computing Essentials 2023 O’Leary © McGraw Hill LLC.
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