Chapter 001 Information Technology, the Internet, and You
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Multiple Choice Questions?
1.?Which part of an information system consists of the rules or guidelines for people to follow??A.?PeopleB.?ProceduresC.?InternetD.?Data
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2.?The physical equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the:?A.?typologyB.?compilerC.?hardwareD.?software
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3.?The word "software" is interchangeable with the word:?A.?procedureB.?applicationC.?programD.?computer
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4.?What are the two major software types??A.?System analysis software and data warehousing softwareB.?Operating system software and utilities softwareC.?System software and application softwareD.?Database management software and application software
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5.?Which of the following is a collection of programs rather than a single program??A.?ProceduresB.?System softwareC.?HardwareD.?Microsoft Access
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6.?"Background" software that helps the computer manage resources is called:?A.?shareware.B.?application software.C.?desktop.D.?system software.
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7.?Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the computer, and runs applications.?A.?System softwareB.?Operating systemC.?Application softwareD.?Device driver
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8.?Antivirus programs protect your computer system from viruses or malicious programs. This is an example of which type of software??A.?Browser softwareB.?Operating systemC.?Application softwareD.?Utilities
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9.?System software includes all of the following except:?A.?Operating systemsB.?Device driversC.?UtilitiesD.?Browsers
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10.?Which of the following computers is also referred to as a server and is used to support end users for things such as retrieving data from a database or providing application software??A.?MidrangeB.?MainframeC.?SupercomputerD.?Microcomputer
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11.?Desktop, notebook, tablet, and handheld computers are classified as:?A.?Mainframe computersB.?SupercomputersC.?Midrange comp