Test Bank For Computing Essentials 2019 27Th Edition By Timothy O Leary

Test Bank For Computing Essentials 2019 27Th Edition By Timothy O Leary

Chapter 1   Information Technology, the Internet, and You

1) Which part of an information system consists of the rules or guidelines for people to follow?

1. A) people
2. B) procedures
3. C) Internet
4. D) data

2) The equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the ________.

1. A) typology
2. B) compiler
3. C) hardware
4. D) software

3) In most cases, the word “software” is interchangeable with the word ________.

1. A) procedure
2. B) application
3. C) program
4. D) computer

4) What are the two major software types?

1. A) system analysis software and data warehousing software
2. B) operating system software and utilities software
3. C) system software and application software
4. D) database management software and application software

5) Which of the following is a collection of programs rather than a single program?

1. A) procedures
2. B) system software
3. C) hardware
4. D) Microsoft access

6) “Background” software that helps the computer manage its own internal resources is called ________.

1. A) shareware
2. B) application software
3. C) desktop
4. D) system software

7) Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the computer, and runs applications.

1. A) system software
2. B) operating system
3. C) application software
4. D) device driver