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Exam 1 Sample Exam Which part of an information system consists of the rules or guidelines for people to follow? A. People B. Procedures C. Internet D. Data

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In most cases, the word "software" is interchangeable with the word _______. A. procedure B. application C. program D. computer

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What are the two major software types? A. System analysis software and data warehousing software B. Operating system software and utilities software C. System software and application software D. Database management software and application software

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Which of the following is a collection of programs rather than a single program? A. Procedures B. System software C. Hardware D. Microsoft Access

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"Background" software that helps the computer manage resources is called _______. A. shareware B. application software C. desktop D. system software

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Launched in 1969 as a U.S. funded project that developed a national computer network, the Internet was initially called _______. A. World Wide Web B. Intranet C. NSFNet D. ARPANET

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The Web was introduced in 1991 at _______. A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) B. Center for European Nuclear Research (CERN) C. Research Center for Nuclear Physics (RCNP) D. National Science Foundation (NSF)

8. The Internet is a(n) _______ made up of wires, cables, satellites, and rules for exchanging information between computers connected to the network. A. physical network B. virtual network C. multimedia interface D. domain name

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This version of the web evolved to support more dynamic content creation and social interaction. A. Web 1.0 B. Web 2.0 C. Web 3.0 D. Web 4.0

10. The most common way to access the Internet is through _______. A. an Internet service provider (ISP) B. an instant messaging (IM) service C. an application service provider (ASP) D. Facebook 1.1 This type of software works with end users, application software, and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details. A. Communications B. Application C. Utility D. System 12. This type of software can be described as end user software and is used to accomplish a variety of tasks. A. Communications B. Application C. Utility D. System 13. _______ provide additional information and request user input. A. Dialog boxes B. Windows C. Toolbars D. Ribbons 14. Most applications use a(n) _______ that displays graphical elements called icons to represent familiar objects. A. integrated package B. dialog box C. graphical user interface D. menu button 15. General-purpose applications include all of the following except: A. web authoring B. word processors C. spreadsheets D. database management systems 16. Which of the following is not a system software program type? A. Utilities B. Device drivers C. Language translators D. Sectors

17. This system software is responsible for managing your computer's resources including memory, processing, and storage. A. Utility B. Operating system C. Language translator D. Device driver 18. Which of the following is not a function of the operating system? A. Managing resources B. Providing Internet access C. Providing a user interface D. Running applications 19. In many application programs, this feature is used to provide information or request input. A. Windows B. Menus C. Dialog boxes D. Pointer 20. This type of boot occurs when the computer is already on and you restart it without turning off the power. A. Generic boot B. Live boot C. Warm boot D. Cold boot The key starts on the next page.

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The Key Which part of an information system consists of the rules or guidelines for people to follow? A. People B. Procedures C. Internet D. Data In most cases, the word "software" is interchangeable with the word _______. A. procedure B. application C. program D. computer

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What are the two major software types? A. System analysis software and data warehousing software B. Operating system software and utilities software C. System software and application software D. Database management software and application software

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Which of the following is a collection of programs rather than a single program? A. Procedures B. System software C. Hardware D. Microsoft Access

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"Background" software that helps the computer manage resources is called _______. A. shareware B. application software C. desktop D. system software

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Launched in 1969 as a U.S. funded project that developed a national computer network, the Internet was initially called _______. A. World Wide Web B. Intranet C. NSFNet D. ARPANET

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The Web was introduced in 1991 at _______. A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) B. Center for European Nuclear Research (CERN) C. Research Center for Nuclear Physics (RCNP) D. National Science Foundation (NSF)

8. The Internet is a(n) _______ made up of wires, cables, satellites, and rules for exchanging information between computers connected to the network. A. physical network B. virtual network C. multimedia interface D. domain name

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This version of the web evolved to support more dynamic content creation and social interaction. A. Web 1.0 B. Web 2.0 C. Web 3.0 D. Web 4.0

10. The most common way to access the Internet is through _______. A. an Internet service provider (ISP) B. an instant messaging (IM) service C. an application service provider (ASP) D. Facebook 1.1 This type of software works with end users, application software, and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details. A. Communications B. Application C. Utility D. System 12. This type of software can be described as end user software and is used to accomplish a variety of tasks. A. Communications B. Application C. Utility D. System 13. _______ provide additional information and request user input. A. Dialog boxes B. Windows C. Toolbars D. Ribbons 14. Most applications use a(n) _______ that displays graphical elements called icons to represent familiar objects. A. integrated package B. dialog box C. graphical user interface D. menu button 15. General-purpose applications include all of the following except: A. web authoring B. word processors C. spreadsheets D. database management systems 16. Which of the following is not a system software program type? A. Utilities B. Device drivers C. Language translators D. Sectors

17. This system software is responsible for managing your computer's resources including memory, processing, and storage. A. Utility B. Operating system C. Language translator D. Device driver 18. Which of the following is not a function of the operating system? A. Managing resources B. Providing Internet access C. Providing a user interface D. Running applications 19. In many application programs, this feature is used to provide information or request input. A. Windows B. Menus C. Dialog boxes D. Pointer 20. This type of boot occurs when the computer is already on and you restart it without turning off the power. A. Generic boot B. Live boot C. Warm boot D. Cold boot...