Question 1

Software products such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Premiere, and Quicken are also called ________.
A)legacy software
B)utility software
C)open source software
D)commercial off-the-shelf software

Accepted Answer

These software products are commercial off-the-shelf software, which means they are pre-built software applications that are widely available for purchase and use by the general public.

Question 2

Which of the following is Microsoft's proprietary language used in its development environment?
A).NET
B)PHP
C)C++
D)Java

Accepted Answer

.NET is Microsoft's proprietary language used in its development environment. It is a framework for building Windows applications and includes a large library of pre-built code that developers can use to build their applications. PHP, C++, and Java are not Microsoft proprietary languages.

Question 3

Which of the following transmission media is most commonly used in ordinary telephones?
A)coaxial cables
B)twisted pair wires
C)optical fiber
D)ribbon cables

Accepted Answer

Twisted pair wires are the most commonly used transmission media in ordinary telephones. They consist of two insulated copper wires twisted together, which helps to reduce interference and noise.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true about in-memory computing?
A)It refers to the use of secondary storage as the main place information is stored.
B)It is used for applications that benefit from high speed, real-time access.
C)It is mainly used for backup and recovery.
D)It slows down processes to a great extent.

Accepted Answer

In-memory computing is used for applications that require high speed, real-time access. It involves storing the data in the main memory or RAM instead of secondary storage devices, which improves processing speed significantly. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not correctly reflect the concept of in-memory computing.

Question 5

Which of the following types of utility software makes deleted files completely unrecoverable?
A)shredder software
B)antivirus software
C)disk defragmenter software
D)compression software

Accepted Answer

Shredder software is specifically designed to permanently delete files by overwriting them repeatedly with random data, making them virtually impossible to recover. Antivirus software is designed to protect against and remove malicious software, not to permanently delete files. Disk defragmenter software and compression software do not have any function related to permanently deleting files.

Question 6

In comparison with primary storage, hard drives are ________.
A)more expensive
B)slower in processing information
C)more volatile and lose data when power is turned off
D)smaller in storage capacity

Accepted Answer

Hard drives are slower in processing information compared to primary storage, such as RAM or cache memory.

Question 7

Which type of software supports several kinds of individual and business activities, such as email, web browsing, and game playing?
A)system software
B)firmware
C)utility software
D)application software

Accepted Answer

Application software supports various individual and business activities, such as email, web browsing, and game playing. System software manages computer hardware and provides basic functionalities, firmware is a type of software programmed onto hardware devices, while utility software offers additional features such as virus scanning and disk cleanup.

Question 8

Which of the following classes of computers is widely distributed in developing countries and typically used as a cost-effective means of wirelessly connecting to the Internet?
A)microcomputers
B)mainframe computers
C)netbooks
D)minicomputers

Accepted Answer

Netbooks are small, low-cost laptops that are often used in developing countries as a means of connecting to the Internet wirelessly. They are affordable and portable, making them a popular choice in areas where access to traditional desktop computers may be limited or too expensive. Microcomputers, minicomputers, and mainframe computers are generally not as widely distributed or accessible in these regions.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?
A)Mozilla Firefox
B)MS Access
C)Linux
D)Adobe Acrobat Reader

Accepted Answer

Linux is an example of an operating system, while Mozilla Firefox, MS Access, and Adobe Acrobat Reader are all applications or programs that run on top of an operating system.

Question 10

Which of the following is the operating system developed by Apple for mobile devices?
A)Symbian
B)Windows 8
C)Android
D)iOS

Accepted Answer

iOS is the operating system developed by Apple for mobile devices. Symbian is owned by Nokia and is no longer in use, while Windows 8 is a desktop operating system and Android is developed by Google.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of application software?
A)MS Word
B)iOS
C)Windows 7
D)Android

Accepted Answer

MS Word is a word processing application software used for creating and editing documents. iOS, Windows 7, and Android are all operating systems, not application software.

Question 12

Which of the following has raised questions regarding the ethical implications of companies collecting and analyzing enormous amounts of customer data?
A)use of commercial off-the-shelf software
B)use of cloud computing
C)use of target advertising
D)use of open source software

Accepted Answer

Targeted advertising involves collecting and analyzing customer data to personalize and target ads. This raises ethical concerns about invasion of privacy and exploitation of personal information. The other options listed do not necessarily involve the collection and analysis of customer data.

Question 13

Which type of software controls basic operations such as file management, disk storage, and hardware interfaces?
A)application software
B)system software
C)firmware
D)programming software

Accepted Answer

System software controls basic operations such as file management, disk storage, and hardware interfaces. Application software is designed for specific tasks such as word processing, accounting, or graphic design. Firmware is a combination of software and hardware that provides specific functionality to a device. Programming software is used to create software programs.

Question 14

Which of the following tasks is performed by utility software?
A)video editing and web browsing
B)maintaining file structures
C)allocating memory for the needs of application software
D)compressing and backing up files

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following tasks is performed...

Question 15

A mobile device with a large touchscreen and virtual keyboard, which is smaller and thinner than a laptop but larger than a smartphone, is known as a ________.
A)microcomputer
B)minicomputer
C)mainframe
D)tablet

Accepted Answer

A mobile device with a large touchscreen and virtual keyboard that is smaller and thinner than a laptop but larger than a smartphone is known as a tablet. This description does not fit the categories of microcomputers, minicomputers, or mainframes.

Question 16

Which of the following is a function of operating systems?
A)scanning for viruses
B)maintaining file structures
C)compressing and backing up files
D)performing cleanup routines

Accepted Answer

Operating systems are responsible for maintaining file structures, including creating, deleting, and organizing files and folders on a computer or device. Other tasks listed, such as scanning for viruses, compressing and backing up files, and performing cleanup routines, may be included in the functionality of an operating system, but they are not core functions.

Question 17

Software that is freely distributed, along with the code underlying the program, so that people can access the code to improve it is known as ________.
A)legacy software
B)proprietary software
C)open source software
D)firmware

Accepted Answer

Open source software is freely distributed along with the code so that people can access and improve it. Legacy software refers to outdated software that is no longer supported or updated. Proprietary software is owned by a company or individual and its source code is not released to the public. Firmware is a type of software that is embedded in hardware devices.

Question 18

Which of the following is an open source software product?
A)McAfee Antivirus
B)Mozilla Firefox
C)Adobe Photoshop
D)Microsoft Office

Accepted Answer

Mozilla Firefox is an open source web browser.

Question 19

Which of the following best describes software as a service (SaaS)?
A)software which is ready to be installed and used immediately after purchase
B)an information system that is owned, hosted, and managed remotely by a vendor
C)an old information system that remains in use because it still functions and is costly to replace
D)software that is available in source code form

Accepted Answer

Software as a service (SaaS) refers to a software delivery model where a vendor provides access to software applications that are hosted remotely and accessed through the internet. The software is owned, hosted, and managed by the vendor, and users typically pay a subscription fee to access and use the software. Option A describes off-the-shelf software, Option C describes legacy systems, and Option D describes open source software.

Question 20

The maximum amount of information measured in bits per second which a particular channel can transmit is called its ________.
A)frequency
B)amplitude
C)wavelength
D)bandwidth

Accepted Answer

The term "bandwidth" refers to the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a given period of time, typically measured in bits per second (bps). The greater the bandwidth of a channel, the more data it can transmit in a given period of time. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Quiz 3: Information and Communications Technologies: The Enterprise Architecture

Software products such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Premiere, and Quicken are also called ________.

Which of the following is Microsoft's proprietary language used in its development environment?

Which of the following transmission media is most commonly used in ordinary telephones?

Which of the following statements is true about in-memory computing?

Which of the following types of utility software makes deleted files completely unrecoverable?

In comparison with primary storage, hard drives are ________.

Which type of software supports several kinds of individual and business activities, such as email, web browsing, and game playing?

Which of the following classes of computers is widely distributed in developing countries and typically used as a cost-effective means of wirelessly connecting to the Internet?

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

Which of the following is the operating system developed by Apple for mobile devices?

Which of the following is an example of application software?

Which of the following has raised questions regarding the ethical implications of companies collecting and analyzing enormous amounts of customer data?

Which type of software controls basic operations such as file management, disk storage, and hardware interfaces?

Which of the following tasks is performed by utility software?

A mobile device with a large touchscreen and virtual keyboard, which is smaller and thinner than a laptop but larger than a smartphone, is known as a ________.

Which of the following is a function of operating systems?

Software that is freely distributed, along with the code underlying the program, so that people can access the code to improve it is known as ________.

Which of the following is an open source software product?

Which of the following best describes software as a service (SaaS) ?

The maximum amount of information measured in bits per second which a particular channel can transmit is called its ________.