Fundamentals of Business Information Systems – Chapter 2
Quiz
Which of the following is not a component of a CPU?
Control unit
ALU
Keyboard
Primary storage
A byte is ___ bits.
1
2
4
8
Which of the following is not secondary storage?
Random access memory
Flash memory
Magnetic disk
A CD optical disk
DVD stands for ___________.
Digital video disk
Digital virtual disk
Digital value disk
Digital versatile disk
Which of the following is an input device?
A monitor
A touch screen
A printer
A plotter
6. The part of the operating system that controls the most critial processes is the _________
Kernel
Complier
Interpreter
Program
Windows Embedded is an example of a __________.
Processor
Mobile operating system
Workshop operating system
Enterprise operating system
The two main types of software are operating software and __________.
Application software
Transaction software
Strategic software
Embedded software
Apple iWork is an example of a _________.
Word processor
Spreadsheet
Graphics package
Software suite
An error in a software program is known as a _______.
Virus
Worm
Bug
Patch
The ____ is the portion of the CPU that performs mathematical calculations and makes logical comparisons.
Control unit
ALU
Register
Primary storage
A(n) ____ computer is a low-cost, centrally managed computer with essential but limited capabilities that is devoid of a DVD player, diskette drive and expansion slots.
Desktop
Handheld
Thin client
Workstation
____ languages are sets of keywords, symbols, and a system of rules for constructing statements by which humans can communicate instructions to be executed by a computer.
Computer
Natural
System
Programming
____ refers to an existing software program that is purchased.
Proprietary software
Contract software
Off-the-shelf software
Application software
____ refers to a set of integrated programs that manage a company’s vital business operations for an entire multisite, global organization.