Principles of Business Information Systems

The part of the operating system which controls the most critical processes is the _________.
1. kernel
2. complier
3. interpreter
4. program
Windows Embedded is an example of a __________.
1. processor
2. mobile operating system
3. workgroup operating system
4. enterprise operating system
The two main types of software are operating software and __________.
1. application software
2. transaction software
3. strategic software
4. embedded software
Apple iWork is an example of a _________.
1. word processor
2. spreadsheet
3. graphics package
4. software suite
An error in a software program is known as a _______.
1. virus
2. worm
3. bug
4. patch
____ 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.
1. Computer
2. Natural
3. System
4. Programming
____ refers to an existing software program that is purchased.
1. Proprietary software
2. Contract software
3. Off-the-shelf software
4. Application software
____ refers to a set of integrated programs that manage a company’s vital business operations for an entire multisite, global organization.
1. Personal application software
2. Workgroup application software
3. Enterprise resource planning software
4. Operating system software
_____________ lets you search files on your computer.
1. Google.com
2. Google Desktop
3. Google Earth
4. Google Docs
Software that allows different systems to communicate and exchange data is known as __________.
1. operating software
2. application software
3. middleware
4. utility

Principles of Business Information Systems – Chapter 4

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