Chapter 1 Information Technology Quiz
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What are the main components of an information system?

  • People, procedures, application software, specialized applications, data, and the Internet
  • People, procedures, mobile devices, software, hardware, and the Internet
  • People, procedures, software, hardware, and cloud computing
  • People, procedures, software, hardware, data, and the Internet (correct)
  • What is the difference between system software and application software?

  • System software is used for personal tasks, while application software is used for business tasks
  • System software is only used in specialized applications, while application software is for general purposes
  • System software is designed for mobile devices, while application software is for desktop computers
  • System software controls the overall operations of the computer system, while application software performs specific user tasks (correct)
  • What are the three kinds of system software programs?

  • Mobile apps, web browsers, and antivirus programs
  • Operating systems, utilities, and device drivers (correct)
  • Specialized applications, general-purpose applications, and document files
  • Cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), and wireless revolution
  • How would you categorize general-purpose, specialized, and mobile applications?

    <p>Based on their intended use and target audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five types of personal computers?

    <p>Desktops, laptops, tablets, 2-in-1s, and workstations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an information system consist of?

    <p>People, procedures, software, hardware, data, and the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is synonymous with 'software'?

    <p>Programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of system software?

    <p>To control and manage hardware devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a general-purpose application and a specialized application?

    <p>General-purpose applications include word processors and spreadsheets, while specialized applications focus on specific disciplines and occupations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of computer is used in very large corporations?

    <p>Supercomputers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

    <p>software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The wireless revolution, the Internet, cloud computing, and ______.

    <p>IoT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main components of an information system: people, procedures, ______, hardware, data, and the Internet.

    <p>software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The different types of computer hardware, including the system unit, input, output, storage, and ______ devices.

    <p>communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The four types of computers and the five types of personal ______.

    <p>computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Software is another name for programs – in most cases these terms are ______.

    <p>interchangeable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    System software is a software specially designed to control and manage ______ devices.

    <p>hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Operating system coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the computer, and runs ______.

    <p>applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Utilities perform specific tasks related to managing computer ______.

    <p>resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Application software is end-user software that allows the user to do specific ______.

    <p>tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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