Deck 11: Foundations of Information Systems Infrastructure

Question 1

Which of the following specialized scanners is used to scan human body characteristics for identification and security purposes?

A) biometric scanner
B) optical scanner
C) bar code scanner
D) smart card scanner
E) port scanner

Answer 1

A

Question 2

________ is located on the motherboard and is used to store the data and programs currently in use.

A) Primary storage
B) A cache
C) A flash drive
D) A smart card
E) A port

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is an input device used to enter information into computers?

A) microprocessor
B) keyboard
C) inkjet printer
D) e-paper
E) monitor

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following speech recognition-based technologies is used for telephone surveys and to guide customers through the various menu options when calling a company's customer service line?

A) transcription
B) telemetrics
C) speaker diarization
D) interactive voice response
E) computer-aided translation

Question 5

________ is used by text recognition software to convert typed,printed,or handwritten text into the computer-based characters that form the original letters and words.

A) Natural language processing
B) Optical character recognition
C) Speech recognition
D) Autonomous automation
E) Computer vision software

Question 6

The ________ is an innovative pointing device developed primarily for the disabled for help with computer operating.

A) eye-tracking device
B) graphics tablet
C) optical mouse
D) joystick
E) touch screen

Question 7

Entering a large number of separate forms or documents into a computer system and manipulating these data at a single time is referred to as ________.

A) inter-processor communication
B) batch processing
C) chain loading
D) context switching
E) process control block

Question 8

________ are data streams transmitted using specific protocols that are available for immediate playback on the recipient's computer.

A) Direct connect
B) Parallel data rendering
C) Streaming media
D) Stream ciphers
E) Digital data

Question 9

________ is used to store programs and instructions that are automatically loaded when the computer is turned on.

A) Random access memory
B) Cache memory
C) Read-only memory
D) Flash memory
E) Virtual memory

Question 10

Which of the following scanning technologies is used by the banking industry to read data,account numbers,bank codes,and check numbers on preprinted checks?

A) optical mark recognition
B) bar code reading
C) magnetic ink character recognition
D) biometric scanning
E) optical character recognition

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of secondary storage?

A) cache memory
B) read-only memory
C) hard drives
D) random access memory
E) process register

Question 12

________ is a technology in which extra copies of data are stored on two or more hard drives to ensure that critical data is not lost.

A) JBOD
B) RAID
C) SLED
D) BIOS
E) SPAN

Question 13

A ________ occurs if a read/write head for some reason touches one of the disks in a hard drive,leading to a loss of data.

A) head crash
B) click of death
C) bad sector
D) disk compression
E) base isolation

Question 14

Which of the following character encoding formats,based on the English alphabet,represents symbols in binary form?

A) MIME
B) ASCII
C) UTF
D) UCS
E) MAC OS X

Question 15

The ________,the main component of a computing device that is connected to the power supply,primary and secondary storage,as well as to various peripherals.

A) hard drive
B) monitor
C) microprocessor
D) input device
E) optical mark recognition

Question 16

The electronic circuit that generates pulses at a rapid rate to set the pace for processing events to take place within a computer is known as the ________.

A) peripheral port
B) motherboard
C) system clock
D) universal serial bus
E) solid state drive

Question 17

________ are represented as a series of ones and zeros and are used to relay data and instructions to and from the central processing unit (CPU)of a computer.

A) Binary codes
B) Morse codes
C) Source codes
D) Block codes
E) Unicodes

Question 18

Which of the following is measured in hertz in a microcomputer?

A) clock speed
B) hard drive
C) random access memory
D) virtual memory
E) screen resolution

Question 19

Which of the following types of specialized scanners is used to scan questionnaires and test answer forms where answer choices are indicated by filling in circles using pencils or pens?

A) optical mark recognition
B) biometric scanner
C) bar code reader
D) magnetic ink character recognition
E) optical character recognition

Question 20

________ is a small block of memory used by processors to store those instructions most recently or most often used.

A) A solid state drive
B) BIOS
C) A cache
D) Read-only memory
E) Flash memory

Question 21

Data stored on disks is easier and faster to locate than data on magnetic tapes because ________.

A) the data on disks is stored in binary form
B) disks have larger and more efficient storage capacities as there are more than three levels of cache
C) disks have both mechanical and electronic parts
D) magnetic tapes store data in tiny magnetic spots with smaller wavelengths
E) computers do not have to scan an entire tape to find a specific data file

Question 22

A(n)________ takes an entire program's source code written in a programming language and converts it into an executable,that is,a program in machine language that can be read and executed directly by the computer.

A) ethernet port
B) serial port
C) flash memory stick
D) interpreter
E) compiler

Question 23

Which of the following statements accurately reflects a difference between compilers and interpreters?

A) Interpreters translate assembly language to machine language,while compilers translate machine language to assembly language.
B) Compilers convert a program's entire source code into an executable,while interpreters translate source code on the fly,i.e.,one statement at a time.
C) Compiled programs run much slower than interpreted programs.
D) Compiling programs is a slower process and errors are often not prompted whereas with interpreters,the translation and error-correction happens concurrently.
E) Compared to interpreters,it is easier to quickly evaluate the effects of any changes made to a program's source code when using a compiler.

Question 24

A(n)________ provides a hardware interface,such as plugs and sockets,for connecting to computers.

A) input device
B) primary storage device
C) removable storage device
D) motherboard
E) port

Question 25

Which of the following types of ports is used to transfer one bit at a time and hence,has the slowest data transfer rates?

A) USB port
B) parallel port
C) IEEE 1394 port
D) serial port
E) ethernet port

Question 26

Which of the following types of computer software utilities monitors users' incoming e-mail messages and filters unwanted messages from arriving?

A) spam blockers
B) antivirus
C) spyware detection and removal
D) disk and data recovery
E) data compression

Question 27

Which of the following is a secondary storage technology that uses microchips to store information?

A) cache memory
B) virtual memory
C) redundant array of independent disks
D) solid state drive
E) read-only memory

Question 28

Which of the following types of computer software utilities allows more data to be stored on a disk by substituting short code for frequently repeated patterns of data,allowing more data to be stored on a disk?

A) file defragmentation
B) data compression
C) device drivers
D) file conversion
E) disk and data recovery

Question 29

Which of the following types of computer software utilities is used to archive files from hard disks to tapes,flash drives,or other storage devices?

A) data compression
B) file defragmentation
C) disk and data recovery
D) backup
E) device drivers

Question 30

Which of the following types of computer software utilities translates a file from one format to another so that it can be used by an application other than the one used to create it?

A) file conversion
B) data compression
C) backup
D) file defragmentation
E) device driver

Question 31

Which of the following types of ports used to connect networks is the most common standard for local area networks?

A) ethernet port
B) VGA port
C) serial port
D) parallel port
E) USB port

Question 32

Which of the following is a multiuser,multitasking operating system that is available for a wide variety of computer platforms,and is commonly used because of its superior security?

A) Android
B) iOS
C) Windows
D) Unix
E) z/OS

Question 33

A(n)________ is an output device that produces a paper copy of alphanumeric or graphic data from a computer.

A) scanner
B) monitor
C) printer
D) e-paper
E) eye-tracking device

Question 34

Google's Linux-based operating system for mobile devices is known as ________.

A) iOS
B) Symbian
C) Java
D) Bada
E) Android

Question 35

LISP is a programming language that finds application in ________.

A) business
B) scientific research
C) artificial intelligence
D) teaching structured programming
E) developing Web pages

Question 36

Which of the following operating systems was the first commercial graphical-based operating system,which made its debut in 1984?

A) Mac OS
B) Linux
C) Windows
D) Unix
E) z/OS

Question 37

Which of the following types of ports are used to connect printers to computers?

A) serial ports
B) HDMI ports
C) parallel ports
D) ethernet ports
E) VGA ports

Question 38

Which of the following is a valid observation regarding the difference between solid state drives and hard disk-based drives?

A) Hard disk drives are typically faster than solid state drives.
B) Solid state drives have no moving parts,while hard disk drives have moving mechanical parts.
C) Solid state drives are louder and less reliable than hard disk drives.
D) Hard disk drives are more expensive than solid state drives.
E) Hard disk drives use microchips to store data,while solid state drives use magnetic disks.

Question 39

Which of the following is an output technology that delivers information in a usable format?

A) scanner
B) keyboard
C) computer monitor
D) optical mouse
E) eye-tracking device

Question 40

A(n)________ is a type of program that translates a program's source code into machine language and executes one statement at a time.

A) compiler
B) disassembler
C) interpreter
D) executable
E) linker

Question 41

In ________,data and behavior of a class are hidden from other classes and are thus protected from unexpected changes.

A) event-driven program execution
B) encapsulation
C) object
D) class
E) inheritance

Question 42

Which of the following HTML tags creates the bold tag?

A)

...

B) ...
C) ...
D) ...
E) ...

Question 43

Which of the following computer-aided software engineering (CASE)tools enable system process,data,and control structures to be represented graphically?

A) repositories
B) code generators
C) diagramming tools
D) screen and report generators
E) analysis tools

Question 44

Which of the following statements reflects the difference between Java and JavaScript most accurately?

A) Java can be used across multiple platforms and operating systems,while JavaScript cannot be used similarly.
B) JavaScript is used to check accuracy of user-entered information,which Java does not support.
C) Java is used to supply interactive components to Web pages,while JavaScript is not.
D) JavaScript can be used as a useful component tool for creating Web pages,while Java is used to create word files.
E) Java allows users to create or add applets that lend dynamic content to Web pages,while JavaScript does not.

Question 45

Which of the following programming languages allows programmers to easily add a command button to a screen with a few clicks of a mouse instead of programming the button pixel by pixel and using many lines of code?

A) object-oriented language
B) Web development language
C) visual programming language
D) scripting language
E) prototype-based programming language

Question 46

________ are small programs that are executed within another application,such as a Web page.

A) Caches
B) Packets
C) Applets
D) Flashes
E) Basics

Question 47

________ languages use common modules which combine properties and behaviors to define the relevant system components.

A) Object-oriented
B) Markup
C) Structured query
D) Metaprogramming
E) Synchronous

Question 48

Which of the following is an example of a visual programming language?

A) Visual Basic.NET
B) XML
C) HTML
D) Microsoft.NET
E) CSS

Question 49

________ is a programming platform that is used to develop applications that are highly interoperable across a variety of platforms and devices.

A) Adobe Dreamweaver
B) Microsoft Expression Web
C) HTML
D) PHP
E) Microsoft.NET

Question 50

Which of the following is an open source tool for designing dynamic Web content?

A) PHP
B) LISP
C) BASIC
D) MySQL
E) Microsoft Access

Question 51

Which of the following HTML tags is used to create a new paragraph?

A) ...
B) ...
C) ...
D) ...
E)

...

Question 52

________,a programming language developed by Sun Microsystems in the early 1990s,is used to add dynamic content to Web pages.

A) HTML
B) Visual Basic
C) Java
D) LISP
E) Basic

Question 53

Which of the following object-oriented programming concepts is reflected by a word processor that reacts to a user's typing and clicking?

A) inheritance
B) event-driven program execution
C) encapsulation
D) class
E) delegation

Question 54

Which of the following functions do scripting languages perform?

A) creating Web pages that load quickly compared to HTML-developed Web pages
B) developing applications in high-speed arcade graphics
C) checking the accuracy of user-entered information on Web pages
D) automating or supporting activities throughout the information systems development process
E) laying out or formatting Web pages

Question 55

Which of the following object-oriented programming concepts allows programmers to group objects of the same properties and behavior together?

A) encapsulation
B) inheritance
C) class
D) polymorphism
E) abstraction

Question 56

Which of the following is an example of an HTML editor?

A) Microsoft Expression Web
B) Adobe Acrobat Reader
C) Apple Keynote
D) OpenOffice Word
E) Harvard Graphics

Question 57

What is the function of markup languages such as HTML?

A) adding dynamic content to Web pages
B) developing applications in high-speed arcade graphics
C) checking the accuracy of user-entered information on Web pages
D) performing arithmetic operations on Web pages
E) laying out or formatting Web pages

Question 58

Which of the following software tools allows developers to create animation and video that can be compressed small enough for fast download speeds?

A) Adobe Flash
B) MySQL
C) CSS
D) HTML
E) XML

Question 59

________ refers to the use of automated software tools by systems developers to design and implement information systems.

A) Computer aided software engineering (CASE)
B) American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)
C) Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
D) Redundant array of independent disks (RAID)
E) Carrier sense multiple access (CSMA)

Question 60

Which of the following matches the description of screen and report generators?

A) tools that enable system process,data,and control structures to be represented graphically
B) tools that automatically check for incomplete,inconsistent,or incorrect specifications in diagrams,screens,and reports
C) tools that help produce both technical and user documentation in standard formats
D) tools that make it easier for the systems analyst to identify data requirements and relationships and also help model how systems look and feel to users
E) tools that enable the automatic generation of program and database definition code directly from the design documents,diagrams,screens,and reports

Question 61

Which of the following is a characteristic of terrestrial microwave communication?

A) high penetration capability through obstacles such as wind,trees,hills etc.
B) speeds up to 16 Mbps
C) low expense
D) high susceptibility to eavesdropping
E) low electromagnetic interference

Question 62

________ is based on the concept of turn taking and enables millions of users to send large and small chunks of data across the network concurrently.

A) Unicode
B) Batch processing
C) Packet switching
D) JavaScript
E) An interexchange carrier

Question 63

________ is a synergistic form of distributed computing in which two or more networked computers are used to accomplish a common processing task.

A) Serial computing
B) Collaborative computing
C) Centralized computing
D) Mobile computing
E) Parallel computing

Question 64

In which of the following network topologies are all the nodes or workstations connected to a central hub through which all messages pass?

A) square network
B) mesh network
C) star network
D) ring network
E) bus network

Question 65

A ________ network is configured in the shape of a closed loop or circle with each node connecting to the next node.

A) square
B) mesh
C) star
D) ring
E) bus

Question 66

________ is a LAN protocol using packet switching developed by the Xerox Corporation in 1976.

A) JavaScript
B) Flash memory
C) Ethernet
D) Compiler
E) Primary key

Question 67

A(n)________ is a wide area network (WAN)connecting disparate local area networks of a single organization into a single network.

A) value-added network
B) global network
C) enterprise network
D) overlay network
E) personal area network

Question 68

In ________ networks,messages move in one direction around a circle.

A) star
B) bus
C) ring
D) mesh
E) square

Question 69

Which of the following wireless communication technologies uses high-frequency light waves to transmit data on an unobstructed path between nodes?

A) Bluetooth
B) wireless LAN
C) high-frequency radio
D) infrared line of sight
E) microwaves

Question 70

________ are CASE tools that enable the integrated storage of specifications,diagrams,reports,and project management information.

A) Repositories
B) Analysis tools
C) Code generators
D) Diagramming tools
E) Documentation generators

Question 71

________ are CASE tools that automatically check for incomplete,inconsistent,or incorrect specifications in diagrams,screens,and reports.

A) Documentation generators
B) Code generators
C) Diagramming tools
D) Repositories
E) Analysis tools

Question 72

________ are private,third-party-managed WANs typically used for B2B communications.

A) Value-added networks
B) Enterprise networks
C) Global networks
D) Local area networks
E) Personal area networks

Question 73

The ________ model represents a group of specific tasks as successive layers that enable computers to communicate data.

A) redundant array of independent disks (RAID)
B) arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
C) Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)
D) Internet exchange point (IXP)
E) integrated services digital network (ISDN)

Question 74

WLANs based on a family of standards called 802.11 are also referred to as ________.

A) Bluetooth
B) wireless fidelity
C) ethernet
D) personal area networks
E) infrared line of sight

Question 75

________ is the set of rules that governs how a given node or workstation gains access to the network to send or receive data.

A) Packet switching
B) Authentication service
C) Source code
D) Object oriented language
E) Media access control

Question 76

A(n)________ is a computer network that spans a relatively small area,allowing all computer users to connect with each other to share data and peripheral devices,such as printers.

A) enterprise network
B) wide area network
C) campus area network
D) local area network
E) value-added network

Question 77

A ________ network consists of computers and other devices that are either fully or partially connected to each other.

A) square
B) mesh
C) star
D) ring
E) bus

Question 78

________ is a computing model in which multiple types of computers are networked together to share data and services.

A) Centralized computing
B) Mainframe computing
C) Task computing
D) Distributed computing
E) Serial computing

Question 79

________ is a commonly used method of random access control,in which each workstation "listens" to traffic on the transmission medium to determine whether a message is being transmitted.

A) Code division multiple access
B) Carrier sense multiple access
C) Hybrid coordination function
D) Group packet radio service
E) Point coordination function

Question 80

A(n)________ is an emerging technology that uses wireless communication to exchange data between computing devices using short-range radio communication,typically within an area of 10 meters.

A) value-added network
B) local area network
C) personal area network
D) enterprise network
E) campus area network