Question 1

Which of the following general classes of computers designed for medical,engineering,or animation and graphics design uses are optimized for visualization and rendering of three-dimensional models,and typically have fast processors,large memory,and advanced video cards?
A) mainframes
B) supercomputers
C) workstations
D) servers
E) personal computers

Accepted Answer

Workstations are specifically designed for tasks such as medical, engineering, or animation and graphics design, which require high visual and rendering capabilities. They have advanced video cards, fast processors, and large memory capacity to handle these tasks efficiently. Mainframes and servers are designed for data processing and management, while supercomputers are designed for complex scientific computations. Personal computers are versatile computers used for general-purpose tasks.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about servers?
A) They are used to provide services to users within large organizations or to Web users.
B) They are primarily used as the main,central computing system for major corporations.
C) They are used primarily to assist in solving massive scientific problems.
D) They are optimized for visualization and rendering of three-dimensional models.
E) They are used for personal computing and small business computing.

Accepted Answer

Servers are used to provide services, such as file sharing, printing, email, and website hosting, to users within large organizations or to Web users. While they may also be used as central computing systems for corporations, this is not their primary purpose. They are not primarily used for solving scientific problems, visualization or rendering of 3D models, personal computing, or small business computing.

Question 3

With respect to the five general classes of computers,________ are typically used for mission critical applications,such as transaction processing.
A) workstations
B) supercomputers
C) servers
D) mainframes
E) personal computers

Accepted Answer

Mainframes are typically used for mission critical applications, such as transaction processing.

Question 4

Which of the following tasks is performed by application software?
A) printing documents
B) writing a business letter
C) presenting information via a monitor
D) updating the system clock
E) saving data to a disk

Accepted Answer

Application software refers to programs designed to perform specific tasks for the end-user, such as creating a business letter, as opposed to system software, which is responsible for managing computer hardware and performing basic operating system functions (such as updating the system clock). Printing documents, presenting information via a monitor, and saving data to a disk can also be performed with application software, but B is the only choice that exclusively falls under application software.

Question 5

The most prominent type of system software,the ________,coordinates the interaction between hardware components,peripherals,application software,and users.
A) random-access memory
B) operating system
C) read-only memory
D) base station
E) point to point protocol

Accepted Answer

The operating system is the most prominent type of system software as it coordinates the interaction between hardware components, peripherals, application software, and users. Random-access memory (RAM) and read-only memory (ROM) are types of computer memory, not system software. A base station and point-to-point protocol are types of networking technology, not system software.

Question 6

With respect to the general classes of computers,a ________ is the most expensive and most powerful kind of computer,which is used primarily to assist in solving massive scientific problems.
A) supercomputer
B) workstation
C) mainframe
D) server
E) personal computer

Accepted Answer

A supercomputer is the most expensive and powerful type of computer primarily used for solving complex scientific problems. Workstations, servers, mainframes, and personal computers do not offer the same level of processing power as supercomputers.

Question 7

A fundamental component of the IS infrastructure is the ________,that is,the computers that run the applications and databases necessary for processing transactions or analyzing business data.
A) protocol
B) archival storage
C) hardware
D) system software
E) data center

Accepted Answer

The question is asking for the component of the IS infrastructure that runs the applications and databases. This is referring to the physical hardware, such as servers and computers, that are necessary for processing transactions and analyzing data.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?
A) Safari
B) Microsoft Office
C) Mozilla Firefox
D) Ubuntu Linux
E) Microsoft Surface

Accepted Answer

Ubuntu Linux is a popular operating system used for computers and servers. Safari, Microsoft Office, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Surface are all applications or devices but not operating systems.

Question 9

With respect to the general classes of computers,a ________ is used for small business computing.
A) workstation
B) personal computer
C) mainframe
D) server
E) supercomputer

Accepted Answer

Personal computers are commonly used for small business computing as they are affordable, reliable, and provide enough processing power for basic business applications. Workstations, servers, mainframes, and supercomputers are typically more powerful and expensive, and are used in specialized applications.

Question 10

The operating system of a computer is an example of ________ software.
A) systems
B) open source
C) transitory
D) peripheral
E) application

Accepted Answer

The operating system of a computer is an example of system software, which is responsible for managing and controlling the computer hardware and providing basic functionalities for other software to run on the system.

Question 11

With respect to the general classes of computers,a ________ is any computer on a network that makes access to files,printing,communications,and other services available to users of the network.
A) workstation
B) server
C) personal computer
D) supercomputer
E) mainframe

Accepted Answer

A server is specifically designed to provide services to other computers or devices on a network, such as file storage, printing, email, and web access. Workstations are individual computers designed for high-performance tasks, personal computers are designed for individual use, supercomputers are designed for high-performance computing tasks, and mainframes are large, powerful computers used by large organizations for critical applications. None of these would be the best choice for a computer on a network that provides services to other devices.

Question 12

Operating systems are often written in ________,a very low level computer programming language that allows the computer to operate quickly and efficiently.
A) structured query language
B) hyper text markup language
C) assembly language
D) extensible markup language
E) practical extraction and report language

Accepted Answer

Assembly language is a low-level programming language that is used to write operating systems because it allows for direct control of the computer's hardware, making it efficient and fast. Structured Query Language (SQL) is primarily used for managing and manipulating data in databases, Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) and Extensible Markup Language (XML) are markup languages used for creating and formatting content on the web, and Practical Extraction and Report Language (PERL) is a high-level programming language used for web development, system administration, and network programming.

Question 13

________ define the procedures that different computers follow when they transmit and receive data.
A) Consoles
B) Keyloggers
C) Protocols
D) Hosts
E) Hypertexts

Accepted Answer

Protocols are the rules and procedures that govern the transmission of data between devices on a network. They define the format, timing, sequencing, and error-checking procedures for data transmission. Different types of protocols include TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, and many others.

Question 14

Which of the following is a difference between a server and a workstation?
A) A workstation has fast network connectivity in comparison with a server.
B) A workstation is used primarily as the main,central computing system for major corporations.
C) A workstation has high reliability in comparison with a server.
D) A workstation has more memory and more disk storage in comparison with a server.
E) A workstation is typically used by one user at a time.

Accepted Answer

A workstation is typically used by one user at a time, while a server is designed to handle multiple users and requests simultaneously. The other options listed do not accurately differentiate between a server and a workstation.

Question 15

Governmental regulations such as the ________ Act mandate archiving business documents and relevant internal communication,including e-mail and instant messages.
A) Glass-Steagall
B) Sarbanes-Oxley
C) Robinson-Patman
D) Celler-Kefauver
E) Taft-Hartley

Accepted Answer

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 mandates archiving of business documents, including electronic communication, for a minimum of five years. This regulation was introduced to prevent corporate fraud and provide transparency in financial reporting. The other options, such as Glass-Steagall, Robinson-Patman, Celler-Kefauver, and Taft-Hartley, do not specifically mandate archiving of business documents and communication.

Question 16

________ software is the collection of programs that control the basic operations of computer hardware.
A) Application
B) Transitory
C) System
D) Open source
E) Peripheral

Accepted Answer

System software is responsible for controlling and managing hardware resources, such as memory and peripheral devices. Application software, on the other hand, is specific to particular tasks or applications, such as word processing or video editing. Transitory software and open-source software are not types of software, but rather characteristics of software (transitory meaning temporary or short-lived, and open-source referring to software with source code that is freely available for modification and distribution). Peripheral software is not a type of software, but rather refers to software that is used to control peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners.

Question 17

With respect to the general classes of computers,a ________ is very large and is used primarily as the main,central computing system for major corporations.
A) personal computer
B) supercomputer
C) server
D) mainframe
E) workstation

Accepted Answer

The description fits the definition of a mainframe computer. It is a large and powerful computer primarily used by large organizations for critical applications such as data processing, accounting, and other business functions.

Question 18

________ is designed to shield programmers from having to build applications for different underlying operating systems,particularly in heterogeneous,distributed environments.
A) Middleware
B) Malware
C) Spyware
D) Grayware
E) Peopleware

Accepted Answer

Middleware is a software layer that sits between applications and the operating system. It is designed to shield programmers from having to build applications for different underlying operating systems, particularly in heterogeneous, distributed environments. It provides standard communication and integration between different software applications, making it easier for them to exchange data and work together.

Question 19

With respect to computer networking,________ refers to the physical pathway-cable(s)and wireless-used to carry network information.
A) multiplatform
B) transmission control protocol
C) random-access memory
D) traceroute
E) transmission media

Accepted Answer

The term "transmission media" refers to the physical pathway that is used to carry network information, including both cables and wireless options.

Question 20

With respect to the five general classes of computers,a ________ is typically used for scientific research.
A) mainframe
B) workstation
C) supercomputer
D) microcomputer
E) server

Accepted Answer

Supercomputers are typically used for scientific research because they have extremely high processing power and can handle complex calculations and simulations. They are often used in fields such as meteorology, astronomy, and physics to run complex simulations and models.

Quiz 3: Managing the Information Systems Infrastructure and Services

Which of the following general classes of computers designed for medical,engineering,or animation and graphics design uses are optimized for visualization and rendering of three-dimensional models,and typically have fast processors,large memory,and advanced video cards?

Which of the following statements is true about servers?

With respect to the five general classes of computers,________ are typically used for mission critical applications,such as transaction processing.

Which of the following tasks is performed by application software?

The most prominent type of system software,the ________,coordinates the interaction between hardware components,peripherals,application software,and users.

With respect to the general classes of computers,a ________ is the most expensive and most powerful kind of computer,which is used primarily to assist in solving massive scientific problems.

A fundamental component of the IS infrastructure is the ________,that is,the computers that run the applications and databases necessary for processing transactions or analyzing business data.

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

With respect to the general classes of computers,a ________ is used for small business computing.

The operating system of a computer is an example of ________ software.

With respect to the general classes of computers,a ________ is any computer on a network that makes access to files,printing,communications,and other services available to users of the network.

Operating systems are often written in ________,a very low level computer programming language that allows the computer to operate quickly and efficiently.

________ define the procedures that different computers follow when they transmit and receive data.

Which of the following is a difference between a server and a workstation?

Governmental regulations such as the ________ Act mandate archiving business documents and relevant internal communication,including e-mail and instant messages.

________ software is the collection of programs that control the basic operations of computer hardware.

With respect to the general classes of computers,a ________ is very large and is used primarily as the main,central computing system for major corporations.

________ is designed to shield programmers from having to build applications for different underlying operating systems,particularly in heterogeneous,distributed environments.

With respect to computer networking,________ refers to the physical pathway-cable(s) and wireless-used to carry network information.

With respect to the five general classes of computers,a ________ is typically used for scientific research.