Information Technology, the Internet, and You

Which of the following are two important components of the system unit?

The most widely used handheld computers are _______.

A financial budget would be created in what type of data file?

Four common types of files are document, worksheet, database, and presentation files.

Identify the four basic categories of hardware in a personal computer system.

A browser is an example of system software.

Software is another name for a program or programs.

The equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the _______.

Highly structured and organized data is stored in database files.

Insurance companies use personal computers to process infomation on millions of policyholders.

Parts of an information system: people, procedures, software, hardware, data, and the Internet.

System software is a collection of programs.

Program that coordinates resources, provides an interface, and runs applications.

Employee records would typically be stored in what type of data file?

This hardware houses most of the electronic components that make up a computer system.

Solid-state storage uses rigid metallic platters to store data using the magnetic charges.

Which of the following will not retain data after the computer is turned off?

System software includes all of the following except:

Technology that allows users to shift their desktop computing to computers on the Internet?

Smartphones are handheld computers that do not need input, output, processing, or storage.

In most cases, the word "software" is interchangeable with the word _______.

Another name for a midrange computer is "server."

What are the two major software types?

RAM will retain data when the computer is turned off.

Antivirus software is unnecessary as long as you are careful browsing the Internet.

"Background" software that helps a computer manage its internal resources is called _______.

An effective/efficient computer user recognizes the role of infomation technology in their life

Secondary storage will retain data when the computer is turned off.

Microcomputer that is smaller, lighter, less powerful than a notebook, and has a touch screen.

System software might be described as end-user software.

Desktop, laptop, and tablet computers, and mobile devices are classified as _______.

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

The Internet is the largest _______ in the world.

The type of media that uses laser technology to store data and programs is _______.

A system unit consists of the keyboard and the monitor.

Referred to as a server and used to retrieve data or provide access to applications?

Which of the following is not an example of a document file created by a word processor?

The most common input devices are the mouse and the keyboard.

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

This computer component holds the program and data that is currently being processed.

The purpose of software is to convert data into information.

Which one of the following is not considered a form of secondary storage?

Antivirus programs are considered which type of software?

Application software is "background" software which helps the computer manage its resources.

______ are the most important part of any information system.

Two important components of the system unit are the keyboard and the hard disk.