GUI and System Software Quiz

What hardware component conveys information to one or more people?

Modem

Which storage media can store data permanently?

Hard disks

Which component on the motherboard carries out instructions that tell the computer what to do?

Processor

What is a program in the context of computers?

Series of related instructions organized for a common purpose Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of system software?

To control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices Signup and view all the answers

Which type of computer system is capable of supporting hundreds of users simultaneously?

Mainframe computer Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of a supercomputer?

It can execute hundreds of millions of instructions per second Signup and view all the answers

What does an operating system provide a means for?

For users to communicate with the computer and other software Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for small office/home office (SOHO) users to typically use a desktop computer?

Desktop computers offer more processing power than other devices Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a power user from other categories of users?

Power users require the capabilities of a powerful desktop computer Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes mobile users from small office/home office (SOHO) users?

Mobile users work on a mobile computer or device while away from a main office, home office, or school Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes enterprise users from power users?

Enterprise users have hundreds or thousands of employees or customers that work across a region, the country, or the world Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between data and information?

Data is raw and unprocessed, while information is refined and processed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Information Technology?

To process and exchange information using electrical energy. Signup and view all the answers

Which role involves translating business requirements into technical specifications in the field of Information Technology?

IT Analyst Signup and view all the answers

What are the main functions of a computer system?

Accepting data, manipulating data, producing results, and storing results. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of hardware input devices?

Allowing users to enter data and instructions into a computer. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes information security jobs from IT sales roles?

Information security jobs focus on addressing information security, while IT sales roles focus on frontline sales. Signup and view all the answers